Hotel 1898, Barcelona

Hotel 1898, Barcelona - Hotel Description

Look out over the Barcelona skyline from the heart of the city with a stay at this elegant, colonial-style hotel and spa, located on the vibrant boulevard of La Rambla.

From the rooftop terrace at the Hotel 1898 you can enjoy magnificent, panoramic views over the Catalan capital. Also here you can take a dip in the open-air swimming pool or simply relax with a refreshing drink and delicious tapas.

For more relaxation, head to the H1898's spa zone. Here you will find a gym, sauna and steam bath, allowing you to work up a sweat before a session in the submerged beds and hydrotherapy pool. You can even indulge yourself with a massage or other health and beauty treatment.

Choose from the H1898's selection of 3 restaurants and 2 bars. Then spend a relaxing night's sleep in your elegant, air-conditioned room, where luxury amenities include plasma-screen TVs and rain showers.

The H1898's colonial-style hall leads onto a library and business centre, where you can make use of the free internet terminals. Exclusive facilities include a shoeshine service and free Wi-Fi throughout.

In the spa zone you can unwind using facilities such as the dry sauna, a steam bath or therapeutic showers. The indoor pool comes with a massage bench using micro-bubbles. Massages and other body treatments - inspired by the spices and products of the Silk Route - are given in the private treatment cabins (extra fees may apply).

The hotel is named after the year in which the final Spanish colonies, the Philippines and Cuba, gained independence. The building was once the headquarters for the Filipino Tobacco Company.

9/10 Overall rating

Hotel 1898, Barcelona - Guest Services

• Activities: Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Fitness Centre, Solarium, Jacuzzi, Library, Indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna.
• General: Terrace, Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Bar, Restaurant, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Soundproofed Rooms, Parking, Newspapers, Airconditioning, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Allergy-Free Room Available.
• Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Tour Desk, Internet Services, Car Rental, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Business Centre, Room Service.

Hotel 1898, Barcelona - Restaurants and Bars

The H1898's first-floor restaurant looks out over the bustling La Rambla. Its gourmet cuisine blends traditional Mediterranean recipes with fresh, exotic ingredients from around the world. Accompany your delicious meal with a choice from the hotel's magnificent wine list. During the afternoon, sample a selection of fine teas served as part of the hotel's tea time. Enjoy your breakfast each day on the seventh-floor terrace. Or, choose to take breakfast in bed for no extra cost (no additional fee on top of the cost of breakfast).

Hotel 1898, Barcelona - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  American Express,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club, JCB
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Private parking is possible on site and costs EUR 24.61 per day.
• Extra Charges: 7 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Extra beds are not available. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.