Hotel 1898

Fantastic lodging option for a Barcelona stay!
We were within easy walking distance to the Barrio, all the museums, the Farmers Markets & a wonderful pocket of vegetarian restaurants in El Raval
Also close to the Plaça de Catalunya so made it fast & affordable to get the Aerobus to the airport
As for the hotel itself… awesomely friendly staff! Elegant & plush ambiance.
Free WiFi
Super comfy bed & awesome pillows — our room was on the side street & was quiet enough for us — we didn’t hear any neighbors
Bathroom was huge & offered wonderfully smelly products
Turn Down service each night gave us a little chocolate on the pillow
We’d stay here again in a heartbeat!

My only issue was this place was very pricy. The room was large with a good modern bathroom. The breakfast was very good with lots of options. It has location going for it being on one of the cities iconic streets. The terrace bar on the roof is a great place to enjoy tapas and wine while watching the sunset.

A great hotel, perfectly located. Super friendly and attentive staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. Room was nicely appointed and quiet. Beautiful interior spaces. I highly recommend.

Me and my best friend were in Barcelona for a week, and our final evening we really wanted to have a drink on a rooftop somewhere. We were looking for a rooftop in the centre, near Ramblas. Hotel 1898 is perfect: a hotel with a cool rooftop with an amazing view over Barcelona. Although my friend and I were the youngest there, we had a great night and met some great people. Loved the atmosphere. It is nice to dress up for this, because all the hotel guests are kind of ‘chique’. For my friend and I, this was nice to do on our final evening in Barcelona, but it surely cost us a lot haha! Definitely a recommendation for a romantic last night.

Very, very poor service at the front desk. My room is not ready, I come back after 30 min, still not ready, I wait another moment, I’m tired after a long flighty and in a hurry, but the gentleman at the front desk basically tells me there’s nothing they can do, I just have to wait and shut my mouth. Terrible hotel. I will never be back.

Mann, Mann, Mann — was ein gediegener Laden!
Ich treffe eine Freundin in Barcelona und sie schlägt «ein kleines nettes Hotel» in der Nähe ihres Arbeitsplatzes als Treffpunkt vor.
Vornehme Schummrigkeit umfängt mich, als die durch die Drehtür eintrete und loungige Klänge lullen mich ein. Am Ambiente kann ich mich kaum sattsehen. Ach, nur einmal so wohnen!
Die Wirklichkeit holt mich allerdings beim Blick in die Karte schnell ein: Espresso 3 €! Der hatte in Lissabons Szenebar gerade noch Siebzig Cent gekostet!
Die Hotelhalle, in deren tiefe Polster wir sinken, ist riesig und verwinkelt. Wahrscheinlich könnte man hier ewig sitzen, bevor man entdeckt wird. Es gibt Sitzgruppen unterschiedlicher Art, je nach Bezug oder Kissentiefe. Geschmackvolle Pflanzenarrangements dienen als «Raumteiler». Ich bin schwer beeindruckt!
Wir bestellen einen Wein und zwei Cafés, wobei zum Wein eine Schale Nüsse gereicht wird und zu den Cafés eine sattmachende Gebäck-​und Pralineauswahl. Hat schon Stil. Und zwar einen, der einen dicken Geldbeutel erfordert.
Aber man gönnt sich ja sonst nix! Und ‘n Käffchen geht immer.

Excellent view over Barcelona, with very tasty cocktails and a swimming pool on the rooftop of the hotel, you don’t even need to be a guest at the hotel to go to the bar!

I have one word for this hotel, AWESOME!!!
The lobby is beautiful and inviting. The rooms are on the small side, but very comfortable. The bed is the best hotel bed that I have ever slept in. The amenities are first rate. All of in all, I am very happy I chose to stay here and would come back to Barcelona just to stay here!

It’s a good hotel for location — not because there is any reason to visit Las Ramblas (the Times Square of Barcelona) but because many good sites and neighborhoods are in walking distance. I also really enjoyed the rooftop lounge and pool, albeit the pool is fairly small. The food at the hotel is extremely pricey but pretty good. Room service brought a bounty. It was my boyfriend’s birthday and they brought a complimentary bottle of cava. Staff was pretty great and the room was comfortable. We hated the shower especially the water pressure but this was also true of all the hotels in Spain. Also typical of other hotels in Spain, the bed was extremely hard.

The best hotel you can stay at. The location is excellent. The rooms are great; they’re dark and the ac is extra cold. Rooms get cleaned several times a day. Staff knew us by name.
Location is awesome. Walking distance to everything. This is your place.
Just one warning, we ordered desserts at their restaurants; the chocolate mousse had black pepper in it and carrot cake was mashed carrots. So stay away from their desserts.

Hotels location and staff is great. Really close to everything in walking distance. Some tips — the hotel doesn’t have irons — as an American we hoped to press our clothes. You can do so at a 6 euro per article fee. They also don’t exchange money … So you should come with euros in hand
La Isabela roof top bar is quite lovely. Views are great and nice ambiance Drinks n tapas are on the pricier side
I would stay here again as its a great hotel in location n staff overall

El hotel más bonito de todos los que he visitado. ¡Es precioso! Habitación (muy cómoda la cama, además), cuarto de baño, terraza… todo. Daban ganas de quedarse allí a vivir :) La ubicación inmejorable también. Y por si fuera poco, está muy cerca de un Starbucks: D Si te lo puedes permitir (es bastante caro pero lo vale), no dudes en reservar.

To add to my previous review of this hotel…
…hotels of this price range generally have exceptional guest services. This also includes service after the guest has left. I forgot my cell phone charger there and asked them if they could send it to me. They didn’t. I’ve stayed at a B&B before where I forgot something and even they were willing to send it to me. When I pay over € 160 a night, I expect that the hotel takes over this type of service at their expense. I have never heard of a hotel that doesn’t do that. A disappointment!

After having a terrible experience at a hotel on our first night in Barcelona, Hotel 1898 was a refreshing fix.
We called them around 9am asking if they had any availability… Not only did they have availability, but they allowed us to check in early (around 11am) and they upgraded us!
Monika, at the front desk, is wonderful. She’s friendly, speaks wonderful English, is extremely helpful about the area, and even gave us a few restaurant and coffee suggestions that were her personal favorite of the area. Everyone that we have interacted with at the hotel has been helpful and friendly.
The rooms are great. Spacious yet cozy, filled with all the expected amenities: a large, & comfy bed, desk, a couple of chairs, a closet, mini bar, coffee maker (the suites have Nespresso machines), thick & quiet windows with both sheer and blackout curtains, large bathtubs, Etro toiletries, a hairdryer, towel warmer, and free wifi.
The location is wonderful, right on La Rambla which is very central to most everything in the city and also close to a couple of subway stops.
We ordered room service breakfast one morning and the food was delivered right on time, delicious, and a very generous portion.
The neighborhood is lively but the hotel is quiet and comfortable.
We would definitely stay here again and are already recommending it to our friends who we know will be traveling to Barcelona soon.

Ich war zum ersten mal in Barcelona und das 1898 ist kein schlechtes Hotel. Man erwartet aber ganz besonderes in diesen Preiskategorien und wir hätten im Sommer wahrscheinlich auch 4+ Sterne vergeben. Man muss aber sagen im Winter merkt man einige Schattenseiten.
Der Indoorpool mag ja beheizt sein, ist aber immer noch zu kühl, der Pool am Dach ist wärmer, aber bei den Aussentemperaturen auch nicht wirklich zu gebrauchen um sich wieder aufzuwärmen.
Die Fenster in den Zimmern zur Rambla sind leider von schalldicht weit entfernt. Wenn also das «Erdbeben» der Ubahn nicht wachhält, so sind es die Passanten.
Super ist das Personal, welches uns toll betreut hat, sowie die Größe und Sauberkeit. Leider muss es für 800 € für 6 Nächte schon unglaublich sein um eine mehr als durchschnittliche Bewertung zu erlangen.
Top:
— Lage
— Personal
— Sauberkeit
Minus:
— Preis
— Lautstärke
— Indoorpool bzw. dessen Temperatur

We stayed at Hotel 1898 for our honeymoon and loved every moment of it! We enjoyed staying here so much that we cancelled our trip to Madrid to stay an extra day in Barcelona instead! From the hotel amenities to the location, everything was excellent!
The hotel is new and the rooms are very clean. The rooms aren’t big but feels cozy. We chose this hotel as part of our Costco package so our daily breakfast was included. The breakfast was by far the best we had on our entire trip. The selection is extensive and service is spectacular. They even have made to order eggs!
The hotel also has a beautiful rooftop bar and pool with an excellent view. There is also a small gym and an underground pool. The only mediocre experience I had here was at the spa. The massage I got was very mediocre and the prices are not cheap.
The location is the best part of the hotel. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown right on Las Ramblas. It is a popular area all day long and there are many restaurants and shops nearby.
Note that the prices here are quite high. As mentioned, we stayed an additional night and had to pay the regular rate for that night (not included in our package). One night was around $ 300-​$ 400. Therefore, if you can get a great deal/​rate, then I would recommend staying here!

J’adore cet hôtel.
Personnel super agréable. Tout est facile.
La chambre est super confortable. Tout est parfait: la clim est bien réglée, l’insonorisation impeccable, la lumière se module facilement, la salle de bain est top, les produits de toilettes sont en nombre…
Le Spa est juste génial ! Je vous conseille d’y aller le matin juste avant le gargantuesque petit déjeuner.
Au ptet déjeuner je vous conseille tout particulièrement le jambon cru et le pain à la tomate, une tuerie !
Le bar sur le toi est accessible même si on n’est pas client de l’hôtel. On peut s’avançait dans de grands canapés ombragés, c’est top !
Je suis revenu et je reviendrai !

We stayed at 1898 as part of our honeymoon. We actually stayed at the La Meridien across the street for a night earlier in the trip (both were part of a Costco Travel package) so I can compare the two. (To compare with the La Meridien, I think 1898 was slightly cheaper but fancier overall. Breakfast is comparable but this one is a little more luxurious. 1898 has more personality.)
The theme of the hotel carries throughout and is very precisely done. The rooms are gorgeous and regal; I loved the teabox of stationary and the closet design. And they offer a .5L bottle of water in the room which was great for the summer. We had breakfast included, as we did in most of our hotels in Spain. THE BEST. The hotel is situated on a higher floor so you can look over Las Ramblas as you eat. Aside from a great buffet with everything from eggs to jamon to pastries to cheeses, you could also get cooked-​to-​order egg dishes.
The rooftop bar is really cool and offers a great view of Barcelona. The hotel staff is very kind, and though it’s on Las Ramblas, it’s not loud in the rooms. Without question, when I return to Barcelona, I’ll want to stay here again.

We were immediately impressed upon entering the hotel. The front desk staff was polite and professional and spoke English very well (we could have gotten by with limited Spanish, but…) and that was helpful. We had an interior room that overlooked a red courtyard, it was quiet and peaceful. The room was small but we did not mind a bit. It had everything we needed. The bed and pillows were comfortable and everything was clean and well kept. The bar downstairs is really nice but if you go to the rooftop there is another bar and a wraparound deck overlooking the city. It was fabulous up there day or night! There are tables and lounge areas with big pillows and umbrellas. They have a swimming pool on the roof as well as one in the basement spa that is amazing. We felt the location was perfect as well. I can’t imagine it getting any better. We will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful time at Hotel 1898. We had a room that didn’t face Las Ramblas and could still hear a bit of noise but nothing that prevented us from sleeping (we were on the 6^th floor). Our room was the classic size but was very spacious and the bathroom was amazing. The staff was very polite and the extras (like new slippers every day) were great. I subtracted a star because we were not able to use the 20 euro coupon we received for booking online. The coupon stated that it could be used for any extra charge from the restaurant or bar but when we tried to use it on the breakfast buffet we got one day at check-​out, we were told that the coupon couldn’t be used on the buffet (which you get at the restaurant and which is charged to your room). Needless to say this was not written anywhere on the coupon. The hotel’s failure to honor the coupon was particularly disappointing because I wasn’t feeling well and barely ate my food (I went to keep my husband company, basically). Prior to this incident, I would have been happy to come back but now I’m not so sure. After we spent almost $ 400 per night, nickel and diming us over 20 euro seems very petty.

Great location… Downstairs bar is swank with an awesome décor. Outside your only a few steps away from Las Ramblas, be sure to upgrade to the deluxe room and request a view!

It is in a great location — you can get quiet rooms if you want — or facing the Main Street. Super clean, front desk is top! Spa is great the pool on the spa is a must try!!!
The only thing I did not like was — when we went to the pool there was lots of pool chair with towels from people that had already left… And no empty chairs. The pool staff told me that if I wanted to sit I had to clean up it myself if I wanted to sit by the pool. I mean I don’t mind taking my own towel and putting it away when I’m done in the pool, but cleaning up after other people is ridiculous!

LOVE the exotic roof bar and pool.
Too bad there was a riot at the time and the tear gas in the streets wafted up and made everyone on the deck suffer.
My favorite hotel, ever.

Please take me back to Barcelona ASAP, if only so I can stay in this hotel again. Hands down one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. Not only is it conveniently located to hundreds of restaurants and shops, it is just super nice.
The concierge could not have been more helpful, allowing us to check in early (and upgrading our room), holding our bags without issue, and calling taxis for us left and right. And while we waited for taxis, we were able to enjoy the gorgeous lobby of the hotel.
Our room was plush and plain heavenly. After a nine hour flight, the bed was a welcome sight for a cat nap before hitting the city, and it was very comfortable. We had an excellent view from our little balcony and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the tapas bars below, including an impromptu performance by an accordian player. But when it came time to turn out the lights, the doors to the balcony were almost completely soundproof. A nice touch for weary travelers.
I highly recommend Hotel 1898.

Ein Juwel im Herzen Barcelonas. Das Gebäude, in dem einst die Tabakgesellschaft Compañía General de Tabacos de Filipinas ihren Sitz hatte, wurde 1881 erbaut.
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125 später Jahre stellte Núñez i Navarro den alten Glanz des Gebäudes wieder her und verwandelte es in das Hotel 1898. Das Hotel besticht durch die Mischung aus Kolonialstil und modernem Design und ist ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um Barcelona zu erkunden. Das eigene Restaurantes H1898 verwöhnt seine Gäste mit kulinarischen Spezialitäten der katalanischen Küche. Küchenchef Carles Boronat zaubert typische Gerichte der Region und exquisite Tapas mit marktfrischen Zutaten aus der nahegelegenen Boquería-​Markthalle.
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Das Highlight ist jedoch die Dachterrasse mit dem Terrassencafé La Isabela (
), das den Namen einer der schönsten Inseln der Philippinen trägt. Von dieser Oase der Ruhe mitten an den geschäftigen Rambles genießt man zu jeder Tageszeit einen wunderschönen Blick auf die Skyline von Barcelona. Im Sommer kann man sein Frühstück in Barcelona hier auf ganz besonders reizvolle Weise genießen. Ergänzt wird das alles mit einem tollen SPA und Fitness-​Bereich.
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Einziger Nachteil dieses tollen Pakets: die Preise sind teilweise gesalzen und die Zimmer sind verglichen zu den riesigen Hallen und Treppenhäusern recht klein und dunkel.

Hotel magnifique pas trop cher en plein centre de Barcelone.

Este hotel es una pasada en cuanto a decoración y ambiente, tanto que parece mentira que esté donde está, en plenas Ramblas. He ido al 1898 varias desde que lo abrieron (aún recuerdo la murga que dieron mientras lo construían), y siempre he salido maravillada. El porqué paso a paso:
— El hotel tiene una decoración al estilo colonial, hecha con materiales nobles que trasporta a todo aquel que entra en su hall a la Cuba de finales del XIX
— En el 1898 el servicio es exquisito, muy profesional y atento al 100% con los huéspedes
— Hay un spa magniífico en la parte baja del edificio, el mejor que he visto en la ciudad
— En verano, abren la terraza de arriba para tomar una copa, cenar o darse un baño en su estupenda piscina, y el espacio está abierto a todos los ciudadanos.
— En el restaurante se come genial, mediterráneo bien cocinado
— Tienen bonitas y agradables salas para reuniones y pequeñas conferencias que son una joya.
Ah, y del precio no preguntéis, siempre he sido invitada. Suertuda que es una.

El restaurante esta ubicado en la segunda planta del hotel. En la misma calle Ramblas.
La verdad es que llegué aquí porque me tocó en una oferta que repartían en el trabajo, peor bueno esa es otra historia. LA cosa es que me invitaron y allí que me fui.
Algunos lo definirían un sitio cool para mi es un sitio más, pijo y de latos precios. Menos mal que no tuve que pagar.
Reconozco que el servicio fue muy atento y de las cosas que más me gustaron fue que los paltos tenían grabados en el fondo el nombre del restaurante.
Uno de los paltos que comí fue espectacular, huevos cocidos con puré de judías trufado y algo ibérico, no recuerdo muy bien el tecnicismo que utilizaron.

El Hotel 1898 es un moderno hotel en el que todos los detalles se cuidan en un ambiente en el que hay un cierto aire colonial que nos recuerda la historia de la compañía que dirigió toda la actividad comercial de los siglos XIX y XX entre España y las Filipinas.
Uno de los elementos más desconocidos pero, a la vegada, más interesantes del Hotel 1898, es su espectacular terraza. Conocida como «La *Isabela» ofrece vistas de 360 sobre la *skyline de Barcelona. Aparte de la piscina exterior y la zona de *solàrium también es el lugar ideal para hacer una copa o para cenar cuando la temperatura lo empieza a permitir.
Y si la parte más alta del hotel es un auténtico privilegio, la parte sepultada también es todo un lujo.
Tanto por su ubicación privilegiada en plena Rambla de los Estudios como por los aires de lujo que sus habitaciones y sus espacios comunes respiran, el Hotel 1898 es una ubicación ideal tanto por viajes de placer como por viajes de trabajo.

Hotel inclreiblemente bonito, cuando entré no me podia creer donde estaba.
El hotel me impresionó muchisimo pero las terrazas también con vistas a la Sagrada Familia y vistas hacia toda Barcelona.
Una decoración impresionante, original creativa y llamativa.
El personal muy majo y atento, sabian como cuidar sin ser empalagosos.
El precio fue fantástico, por unos 100 – 130 euros tenias una habitación 100% equipada y super acogedora. Para repetir.