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The 1898 is a great charm stylish hotel ideally located in the heart of Ramblas, the mythic artery of Barcelona. This likeable establishment shows a great display and it has numerous equipments to make you stay a pleasure, with its spa, ist pool, its fitness center, its sauna and hammam. This is a full and original destination for couples and for fine groumet lovers. One of our special favorites at Barcelona.
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Location
9.0/10
Accommodation
8.70/10
Overview
8.70/10
Food and drink
8.95/10
Spa
8.7/10
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Lying directly on the renowned Ramblas between the Catalunya and Liceu subway stations close to the Boqueria market. The Barcelona airport is situated 9 miles away, a 25 minute drive to the hotel.
The 1898 hotel houses 169 rooms built inside a beautiful historical building of neo-classic style with 5 levels, it was built in 1880 and it is serviced by three elevators. It belongs to the hotelier group Nunez Navarro, that has 9 hotels in Barcelona including the beautiful Soho, the last one added to the group, open in the summer of 2006. Since its launching in 2005, the hotel is open all year round and it could accomodate a maximum of 340 clients. You enter inside the hotel by a swing door, innovative to the era of construction of the building in 19th century. The hall, by its stained glass, the sol and the elegant ceiling, is spectacular and original. The historical atmosphere takes over the entire building that enjoys an undeniable air. While the building sends out a classic style from the outside, inside you could feel the colonial atmosphere of the decoration. Linked to the trade with the colonies, it sheltered the headquarters of the cigarettes company of Philippines, whose name is recorded on the facade. Models and transatlantic boats, historical chimneys, black and white movies and mute movies with Charlie Chaplin transmitted in a continuous loop on a huge screen, black and white pictures taken in Philippines in 2005 by the Swedish photographer Maria Espeus, you don't know where to look first! In the "chill out'' atmosphere, the deck located on the 7th floor is fitted with a small rectangular pool of 230 feet˛ (10 feet x 23 feet) size, two showers and restrooms. The scenic view to Barcelona is simply mind-blowing! The hotel has also a stylish snack bar that offers an easy-going atmosphere on a musical background, between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Beach umbrellas, beach chairs and towels are also supplied. The spa of the 1898 is built on brick vaulting of the original warehouse where the tobacco was stored. You could feel a mystic medieval atmosphere in the air. Along with this soft atmosphere, you could find a heated rectangular pool, two bubble aquatic beach chairs and two hydro-massage waterfall jets, a sauna, a hammam, as well as two massage rooms. At the 1st floor, you can relax at the library where you also have free Internet access on 4 computers.
Covered by hardwood floor, the rooms of the 1898 hotel are equipped by satellite plasma TV ( 31 channels), a round glass table, an armchair, a desk, a safe with free electronic code, a coin-operating mini-bar,(however water is offered for free), with the possibility for tea or cafe, discreet individual airconditioning, an alarm clock and the telephone with direct international access and of course the Wifi Internet access. Covered by a black and white curtain (recurring with the entire hotel), the windows are fitted with double glass and the walls are equipped by a marine map. The bathroom, well decorated and very clean, is also fitted with the black and white dominante of the 1898. It includes a bathtub fitted by a flexible shower, non-separated toilets, a bidet, a magnifying mirror, a telephone, a dental kit, another one for shaving, a brush, a powerfull hair dryer (similar to the one that you see in the style salon), handkerchiefs and other welcome products. Short and sweet, feel free to leave your toilette kit at home! Do you prefer pacha life? Then ask for one of the 4 colonial suites located in the corner. They have big floral wood decks and fitted by plants, by a private rectangular 120 feet˛ (6 feet x 20 feet) pool with jacuzzi, beach chairs and mattresses. One of the decks is bluntly lean against the bell tower of the semi-detached church of Belem! This way you enjoy a great view towards the Ramblas and the cathedral. Here you also find a king size bed, a double basin, bathrobes and slippers.
One of the strong points of the 1898 hotel; in the heart of this elegant frame embellished by columns, you will enjoy the juicy a la carte specialities made of fresh season products coming from the neighbour market of Boqueria. This delicious Mediterranean cuisine is prepared by an international chef and served with excellent wines. We recommend you Risotto, trurly delightful. The buffet breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, lunch from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and dinner from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Everything is carefully displayed and served in a fine style tableware.
The spa of the 1898 is built under the brick vaults ceilings of the original warehouse where the tobacco was stored. You can feel a mystic medieval atmosphere in the air. Along with this subdued atmosphere, you will find a heated rectangular pool, two aquatic beach chairs with bubbles, two hydro-massage waterfall jets, a sauna, a hammam, and two massage rooms.
The name of the hotel,1898, evokes the year of independence of the last two Spanish colonies: Cuba and Philippines. There are 4 computers available for your convenience with free internet access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, as well as a printer. The access to the pool, to sauna , to hammam and to the modern fitness room with its big plasma screen is also free. Don't foget to try the spa, open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, an original setting, evoking the Roman themes, on a Catalan style vaulting. On Thursday evenings, the orchestra plays jazz music. The clients have 30 parking places available.
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Amy Adejokun
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