Situated in the heart of Barcelona, the Hotel 1898 is a boutique property set in the former headquarters of the General Philippines Tobacco Company. Beautifully restored to all its colonial glory, the handsome building contains a majestic marble lobby that opens directly onto La Rambla and is less than five minutes鈥� walk from the Pla莽a de Catalunya.
Drawing on its august heritage, the decor throughout the property is one of stately elegance. Expect dark wooden floors, rich red or candy-striped walls and furnishings reminiscent of a gentlemen鈥檚 club. The corridors throughout are lined with evocative images of the Philippines, while the common spaces feature details such as historic models of tobacco ships or navigation charts. The 169 rooms continue to draw on the colonial style and all feature stylish, modern bathrooms.
Beneath the hotel you鈥檒l find an extensive spa area and indoor swimming pool, however, the stand-out feature of the hotel is the stylish rooftop cocktail bar and outdoor pool with panoramic views across the city. In the summer months it is also possible to enjoy your breakfast on the rooftop terrace.
OUR OPINION:
In addition to its sophisticated styling we find the service at the Hotel 1898 to be warm and friendly. The buffet breakfast is also one of the best we have come across.
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Rooms
All the rooms at the Hotel 1898 are decorated in the same sumptuous colonial style as the rest of the hotel. While the smaller Classic rooms overlook the interior courtyard, the Superior rooms and above all overlook La Rambla, or surrounding streets. If you opt for a Deluxe room, you鈥檒l also be able to enjoy your own private outdoor terrace. As well as Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and minibars, all the rooms feature comfortable robes and slippers as well as a good range of bath amenities.
Location
The location of the Hotel 1989 is convenient for exploring the heart of Barcelona and will place you right in the thick of things. The atmospheric lanes of the historic Gothic Quarter are just steps away, while the Pla莽a de Catalunya and L鈥橢ixample with its Modernista architecture are within an easy five-minute walk.
Food and drink
An impressive breakfast buffet is served each morning in the main restaurant overlooking La Rambla. Guests can choose from a wide selection of artisan meats and cheeses, pastries, cakes, fresh fruit and smoothies, while eggs cooked to order, tea, coffee and cava are all served to the table. In the evenings, the restaurant offers a creative menu of Catalan dishes as well as tapas or you can choose something from the light menu of snacks served on the roof terrace. During the summer months it is also possible to enjoy breakfast on the rooftop terrace.
Facilities and activities
As well as the rooftop pool, the hotel also boasts a relaxing basement spa complete with treatment rooms and a second indoor pool. If you chose to stay in, the hotel regularly shows classic movies in the lobby in the evenings.
Tour ideas in Barcelona
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Hotel 1898 as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Dal铆, Figueres and Girona
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Barcelona and nearby places
- Montserrat 37 kilometers away
- Cava wine region 43 kilometers away
- Catalonia 59 kilometers away
- Girona 86 kilometers away
- Palma 206 kilometers away
- Mallorca 206 kilometers away
- The Balearic Islands 210 kilometers away
- Menorca 223 kilometers away
- Ibiza 283 kilometers away
- San Sebasti谩n 404 kilometers away