The Galeon is a traditional property that attracts a slightly more mature crowd, particularly gay couples. The lobby, with a beautiful wood front desk, is filled with dark brown and black leather sofas and a mix of modern and classic artwork. The hotel has a main building and the Pavillon annex, which has a rooftop hot tub and a few artifacts on display, including an antique switchboard. A desktop computer and printer are available for guests to use. The pool is small, but in a peaceful area surrounded by thick trees, along with lounge chairs and umbrellas. Guests are offered a glass of lemonade upon arrival and can also get a free, early evening drink at Platjador, the Galeon’s seafront sister hotel.

The hotel is in a central part of Sitges, a Spanish beach town on the Mediterranean Sea, about 35 minutes outside Barcelona. The sunny property is set on a pleasantly busy street lined with restaurants and shops. While not on the water, the hotel is about a 10-minute walk to some of the nearest beaches. It’s also a five-minute walk to the train station, with trains running to Barcelona in less than 40 minutes. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about a 25-minute drive away. There's a charge for parking.

The 74 rooms at Hotel Galeon are divided between standard rooms in the main part of the hotel and superior rooms in the more modern annex. Standard rooms are simply decorated with tile floors, charming wood furniture, and flat-screen TVs. Superior rooms in the modern annex have beautiful hardwood floors, modern furniture, bathrooms with rainfall showers, and terraces or large covered balconies with striped awnings. The front rooms in the main building, which face a busy street, can be noisy. Pavilion rooms are in a separate building across the road. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, safes, and hairdryers. A pillow menu is a nice touch for this price point.

The Galeon provides a well-stocked buffet breakfast served late, with churros, Cava, and eggs cooked to order. There's a dinner buffet that’s considered a good value and a free early evening drink is available at the Galeon's sister hotel, Platjador, on the seafront. Towels and umbrellas are available to take to the beach for a small refundable deposit. Along with a small outdoor pool and hot tub, the annex building has a rooftop hot tub. Wi-Fi is free, and guests can use the printer and computer in the lobby.