The Catalunya Express is one of the hotels in Tarragona that is near the beach and the congress center. Guests can also walk from the hotel to the historic center of the city, with the roman ruins and museums. Visitors will find the Catalunya Express is five minutes from the harbor ferries and just a few steps from the main train station. The Reus Airport is within 10 minutes' drive of the hotel.

The Catalunya Express has 31 rooms, which are available as singles or doubles. Rooms have air conditioning, televisions, telephones, and en suite bathrooms with showers and hair dryers.

The Catalunya Express is a boutique property catering to budget travelers that opened in 2003. The reception area is open 24 hours a day, and free wireless Internet is offered throughout the property. A café offers small snacks and drinks throughout the day, and is also the staging area for the morning Continental breakfast. For relaxation, the hotel has a television lounge and an Internet center. Parking for guests is located 50 meters from the hotel.