Imperial Apartments, Salou, Spain
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Hotel Description:
The Imperial Salou apartments are good quality, modern, light and airy, perfect for the independent traveller as there is no on-site entertainment but there is the benefit of being within walking distance of local bars and tavernas and British style bars and restaurants.Nearby Hotels Viewed by Other Travellers
Imperial Apartments Reviews
" good value for money "
Submitted By: maggs.williams@southglos.gov.ukApartment good size and well equiped, however be prepared to clean! There is a washing machine in the apartment (when you find it) :) which was great!. Pool adequate size and not too busy however could be cleaner( this made no difference to the kids, they loved it).
We hired a car for the week and luckily always managed to find free parking nearby. White zone free parking, blue zone pay and display.
Would we go back..... yes
Advice: Hire a car if possible as plenty to see.
Activities:
Good for: Beach
" great week "
Submitted By: D WallThe nightclubs are about a 20 minute walk (snopeys and kiss etc) and i would recommend a visit to snoepys :, had some great nights there. shops etc were only a few minutes walk, plus shops near the apartments are much cheaper than those near the sea front :). The beach was fantastic, and had volleyball nets :)
Good for: Beach
" Amazing Holiday. "
Submitted By: Joely-xxHe Told Us What The Best Restruants,Shops+Bars Too Go To.
The Room Was Spacious+Me + My Family Loved It.
The Balcony Was The Biggest Balcony Ive Ever Seen.
+ it Was Just Spotless.
The Beach Was Very Nice, But It Was A Bit Of A Long Walk.
It Is Quiet Of A Night, So You Can Get A Good Nights Sleep.
The Pool,Kids Would Love It,+They Will Probably Meet Some Friends.
The Only Problem About The Pool.
Is That There Is An Allyway Next Too The Pool.
Some Of The Regulars Look In.
Just Needs A Bit More Privacy.
The Bars + Restraunts Of A Night Were Quite A Walk Away.
I Reccomend The Robin Hood+The Titanic.
Overall This Holiday Was Amazing.
I Reccomend The Impieral Salou.
Thanks Too Alister.
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" just got back from a weeks stay at... "
Submitted By: Miss C Mason" My wife and I along with our adult... "
Submitted By: Mr M ParkerThe apartment which was on the 2nd floor on the front of the building was spotless and the balcony area and view down onto the trees below was excellent.
The kitchen and bathroom were also spotless and the beds were comfortable for self catering accommodation.
The next morning we found that the person on reception, Alistair, was a Scotsman and he was for the rest of the holiday able to assist in any questions or requests.
Salou for those who have never been before can be recommended and after walking past other self catering apartments the Imperial is definitely in the top handfull in Salou.
All in all a very enjoyable holiday in excellent accommodation. 9 out of 10
" Just returned home today having spent... "
Submitted By: Miss K McKenzieOverall the room was very dirty, the walls and floors were filthy throughout and the lights did not work in the bathroom (was sorted). There were used and discarded cigratte papers left within the bedroom wardrobe and what looked liked blood smeared on the balcony walls. All this resulted in us spending a considerable amount of time cleaning the place from top to bottom.
Our room was never cleaned, we had no towels on our arrival and half a toilet roll to last all week for 3 adults!. The patio table was broken, badly splintered and a danger to anyone, particularly young children. We did report this to the guy at reception, however nothing was done, although he did get us towels (which we had to wash first) and a toilet roll.
The pool area was small, looked horrible and dirty and you had to walk through overgrown bushes to get there.
The main stairway was also dirty and had the same "baby wipe" and a "toothpaste top" lying there for the entire week and was still there when we left.
Only seen maid service on 1 day whilst we were there, although they never came to our room. As a result the washing machine within the apartment was a god send, as is the large supermarket situated nearby where you can purchase all the relevant cleaning equipment at a reasonable price.
Buzzers are extremely loud and you can hear every buzzer on your floor and those directly above and below you.
Hot water would appear to be run on an immersion tank and provides very little by way of hot water.
On the plus side, the air conditioning is 1st class and the chap at the reception speaks very good english, is friendly however failed to address the main issues we asked of him (patio furniture and maid service).
The apartments themselves are spacious, well designed, reasonably modern and would be ideal for a family if they were cleaned and maintained. At present they are definitely NOT 4 star.
The apartments are reasonably well located although it is a bit of a walk away from the main bars and restaurants. However, the walk along the beach front to reach this area is fantastic.
Salou itself is a fantastic place for a holiday with plenty to do and would recommend port aventura theme park and the house of illusion show. Plenty of restaurants and pubs to choose from and excellent for shopping.
Overall had a great holiday and would definitely return to salou but not to these apartments.
" Got back from the Imperial Apartments... "
Submitted By: Mrs D A AlexanderHad early evening flight out to Salou so it was dark when we arrived at the apartments
the night porter let us in and made us feel very welcome although couldn't speak English but we got by. Asked for 150 euro deposit which we didn't know about but you get this when you leave, so it's a good way to save some money for late presents to take home.
We had ground floor apartment which was great, had our own little garden & terrace where we spent a lot of time just sitting relaxing & sunbathing in the afternoons and evenings.
You can hire a kettle and toaster at the aparments as they are not included, although sometimes handy to bring your own to save money.The upside to this is that the apartments came with a fully functional washing machine which was a bonus.
Beds were quite comfy although not many pillows and some of the sheets did not fit the bed properly.The air con in the apartment was lovely as it kept the apartment cool for when we got back from a long day in the sun.
Pool was great not too many people as there are only about 24 apartments in all, Our 5 year old daughter loved it. The two 15 year old girls had a good time as well swimming & sun bathing.
If you want a good full English try Buddies a bar and restuarant only a 5 minute walk away, if you want a good pint try the Sahara just around the corner from the apartments this is popular for locals & travel reps.
Salou beach front is very busy but the kids loved it. The fountains on the prom are great at night as they are lit up and they even have one you can walk through.
The Ice cream factory on the sea front was a must as we visited nearly every night for our late night ice cream.
The water park in La Pineda was brilliant but make sure you put plenty of cream on! Port Adventura was great for the kids, we had a very long day as we went in the morning and stayed until the firework display at 12p.m. Only downside was that it took us a long time to get home from there as there were not many taxis & buses took ages to get going.
Overall we had a fantastic holiday and would recomend to all ages as its a great family resort as well as a great couple get away (night clubs for the young ones).
I rate this holiday 9 out 10
" The Apartments were really nice and... "
Submitted By: Miss G O''DonnellThe pool area is a bit small but the beach is lovely and only about 10 mins walk so I didnt really use the pool. There is no bar or restaurant in the apartments but there are vending machines at the pool area which are available until 8pm for drinks and snacks.
The only bad thing about the apartments is that because its more a residential area, its hard to find somewhere close to eat, with normal food and ppl who can speak english. The main part of the town is a brave walk away too, it takes up to 20 mins to get to the bars we were going to (e.g. Christy McGraths, Murphys, Guiness Tavern etc) But only about 10 mins to thw lower part of the town.
Also if your looking for a shop or supermarket, they all moslty close between 2 and 6 pm and dont stay open while late.
Overall the Apartments are lovely, prob the nicest ive ever stayed in, I would stay there again, but If I wasnt it would only be because of the location. Also most reviews mention this but just remember you have to pay a deposit on arrival of €150 which u will get back.
I forgot to say, we werent gettin the bus back to the Airport until 5pm and the normal check out time is 10 or 10.30. We asked the man at reception if we could keep the room on, luckily it wasnt booked up so we were able to keep it on until 5pm for only €20, this was great as we would have been left hanging around with our suitcases otherwise.
" Found the apartments to be clean and... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Anderson" Mixed feelings about these... "
Submitted By: Mr A LandingThe good points:
1. The apartment block looks quite new (no more than several years old) and has a clean modern reception area.
2. The block is situated in a relatively quite street that still allows walking access to the centre of Salou within 15 minutes. There are no bars within hearing distance!
3. The rooms are modern with a fridge/freezer, TV (only BBC World available in English), washing machine and air conditioning that actually works (albeit to an adequate though not brilliant standard).
4. The balcony stretches the length of the appartment (about 25 feet) and is safe. Good for storing lilos, etc.
5. It was possible to get a good night's sleep most nights (ie. very little outside noise from drunks)
6. Alistair, on reception, is a Scotsman (fae Dumfries), and is very helpful. We had some minor problems on arrival and he fixed them within a few hours.
The not-so-good points:
1. The swiming pool is very small (15 feet by 10 feet approx). It could only take about half a dozen people at a time. Also it wasn't the cleanest. It was never so bad as you couldn't swim in it, but there were always hairs, little bits of things in it. If swimming pool is very important to you, I'd go elsewhere.
2. Maid service - there's hardly one! We stayed a forthight and had our sheets and towels changed once (at end of first week). And that was all that was done. Our bin was not emptied, our floor was not swept. We couldn't sweep it ourselves as we had no brush. So whilst the room was clean on arrival, it's pretty much up to you to keep clean thereafter. The washing machine was vital to keep the towels clean.
3. The 2 beds in the living room consisted of the settee itself and a folding campbed. Adequate and no more. OK for kids but I wouldn't want to be an adult sleeping there.
4. There is a dog lives on the 1st floor balcony across the road and it occassionally barks up to midnight. Can be a little annoying, although fortunately it stopped thereafter.
5. There is a smoke alarm in one of the bedrooms with 2 flashing red lights. They may be small lights but it can be like having a police car in you bedroom the first night.
6. The usual noisy items that you find in Spanish apartments - marble floor, noisy door buzzers, noisy people on stairs if they choose to be.
So would I go back - yes, overall the newness of the block and room facilities compensates for the lack of maid service. And the quiet surrondings generally ensure a good night's sleep.
As for Salou itself :
- the kids loved the beach. It is good sand and no rocks in the sea. The sea can have some exciting waves coming in if the tides are right, and the kids loved jumping over them, riding their lilos, etc. This was the best free entertainment of the holiday.
- Robin Hood's bar is good for families with karaoke most nights and some games at back of pub. Waiters are very approachable and helpful.
-Portaventura park is brilliant for all ages. Best to book your pass in advance on the internet. We found the 14 day pass gave the best value. Make sure you do the new ride - the Furios Baco. It is unforgettable. So fast. I'm a coward but I loved it.
Try El Bensise on central seafront for an expensive ice-cream or dessert. Delicious!
Try a Segway (see Segway.com) personal transporter at the beach front. 20 euros for 40 minutes. It was a unique and unforgettable experience.
- the only downside to our holiday was the odd treatment we received at the hands of some local waiters. Sometimes we were blatantly ignored, other times they appeared to be mocking us in their native tongue. One time when we asked for butter on toast we ordered, one waiter turned up the corner of the toast with his fingers, claimed there was butter on it (though it was bone dry) and sneered. And we didn't get any either! But most were helpful. Just be prepared for a few irritating you.
Happy holidays!
" Right We Arrived At Our Apatment At... "
Submitted By: Miss D MCARTHURSuprizingly For 4 It Could Sleep Maybe 8 People They Were Excellant
And Alistdar Was Very Helpful Indead And Spoke Greet English...
But We Had Chairs N Tables Out In The Balocny That Were Disgustin They Were Black
We Had To Bleech Them But In The End It Turned Out Great..
But They Were A Few Wee Idiots Throwing Clorean Blocks In The pool And A lot Of Kids Were Pulling Them Up And Playing with Them.
The Pool Area Needed Washed But Did Eventually
The Weather Was Great :D
We Had A few Thunder And Lightnin Days But Aww Well
We Only Seein A Maid Once
We Had The Same Towels Till OR Last Few Days Of Our 2 Week Stay
The Bathroom Was Big
It Had Its Own Hairdrier
Holiday Was Great & The Hotel Was Great And So Was Everything Else :D
" Cannot fault these apartments.... "
Submitted By: Mrs L MARTINPoint deducted as we didn't get a towel change, (but as we had the machine, not too much of a hassle). Also the pool isn't the biggest and the kids said it was dirty on the bottom. Also the deposit of 150€ is a bit much. But it was returned 2 days before we left.
But would definately go back.
" Just got back yesterday from Salou.... "
Submitted By: Mrs E Donley" When we first arrived we were greeted... "
Submitted By: Mr M FlanaganThe apartments are located in a nice area with just enough distance to the main part of the resort.
Would highly recommend these apartments to anyone looking for a nice relaxing holiday.








Apartment good size and well equiped, there was no cooker but there was a microwave however be prepared to clean the apartment! There is a washing machine in the apartment (when you find it) :) which was great!. Pool adequate size and not too busy however could be cleaner(this made no difference to the kids, they loved it).
We hired a car for the week and luckily always managed to find free parking nearby. White zone free parking, blue zone pay and display.
Would we go back..... yes
Advice: Great location and hire a car if possible as there is much to sight see within the region
Activities:
Good for: Beach