Located in the historic and cultural city of Sitges on the Costa Daurada, is the Hotel El Cid, a little gem of a hotel that could be overlooked. This charming hotel offers a great place to stay in a highly sought area of the Costa Daurada and is located just 250m away from the nearest beach, of which Sitges has many. This 1 star hotel built in 1989 was also recently renovated and improved with important additions, most noticeable air conditioning. There are over 70 rooms at the hotel with a selection of comforts and facilities like an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, all of which are carefully maintained and looked after. The hotel also has a great location within the historic and cultural city of Sitges, with public transport available just outside the hotel to allow easy access to the city's many attractions. Sitges itself offers a great variety of shops to visit and a nice selection of restaurants all minutes away from the hotel, you may also like to take a walk by the picturesque of Aiguadolç or visit the popular aquatic park. The city is also famous for being the capital of modernist art where you will find the Cau Ferrat museum, founded in the 19th century by the famous painter Santiago Rusiñol. More recently the city plays host to one of the most prestigious film festivals in Europe each year that attracts many film makers and actors Location Distance from airport 24km (13 miles approximately) Sitges located about 1km (0.61 miles approximately) from the hotel. The capital Barcelona is around 30km away (16 miles approximately) Accomodation The Hotel El Cid has a total of 77 modest yet; well furbished rooms with some including a sun terrace. All feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, 2x single or double size bed, air conditioning, TV and a safe. In reference to the new tourist tax for Catalunya introduced by the Catalan Ministry all guests staying in any property in Catalunya area will be charged between €0.5 - €2.5 per person per night with a maximum of 7 nights depending on the type of establishment on the spot by the hotelier except people aged 16 or under. Price includes VAT. Eating and Drinking There is a restaurant at the hotel that is ideal for a quick bite to eat. It also offers an inclusive breakfast buffet with plenty of intercontinental food between 8:30am and 12pm. The hotel's charm bar is the best place while at the hotel to have a cool drink in the afternoon and evening and makes for a great place to meet up with friends. Swimming Pools The hotel features a modest and well-maintained outdoor swimming pool complete with sun loungers and parasols.