We arrived at Hotel Lauria at 9.30 am some 4.5 hours before check-in however on checking the very helpful receptionist informed us that are room was ready and gave us our room keys straightaway. The hotel is situated on Rambla Nova a 30 second walk from Mediterranean Balcony and very close to a wide range of restaurants, bars & shops. The Roman Amphitheatre and other Roman remains are within short walking distance. The bus station is an approximately 20 minute walk away with regular buses to Salou, Reus, Cambrils. The train station about 10 -15 minute walk with trains to many destinations inclusing Barcelona. Hotel very clean, spacious room with an ensuite and small balcony facing the hotel pool. Light Breakfast €4.50 or Full Breakfast €12.50 available in the dining room on the day if not bought with hotel booking. Also vending machines available 24/7 near to the front entrance. The hotel has a bar area serving a range of drinks including bottled Estrella lager €2 per bottle. Either for exploring Tarragona or travelling to other places in Catalonia/Costa Dorada the Hotel Lauria is perfect.