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Hotel 1898
A four-star hotel on La Rambla in the former headquarters of the General Philippines Tobacco Company, with a rooftop pool terrace and spa.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic hotel
- Area
- La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Hotel class
- 4-star
- Official site
- hotel1898.com
Good to know
- Rooftop pool
- Spa with thermal circuit
- Terrace bar
Why we recommend it
Hotel 1898 occupies a handsome 19th-century building on La Rambla that once housed the General Philippines Tobacco Company, whose name, Tabacos de Filipinas, is still carved on the façade. The four-star hotel has made that colonial-era history part of its identity, with period touches and references to the Philippines in the names of its spaces, from the Siargao spa to La Isabela terrace.
The facilities are unusually good for a hotel on La Rambla. La Isabela, the rooftop terrace, has a pool, a bar and dining with views over the old town, and it is described by the hotel as an oasis of calm above the crowds. Below, Spa Siargao, which uses organic and vegan products, has an indoor pool and a thermal circuit, and the hotel says it is the only spa with both on the Ramblas. El Nido restaurant and Bar H1898 complete the picture.
Rooms come in several categories: Classic, Superior, Privilege, Deluxe, Junior Suite and the Colonial Suite, which has its own terrace with a private pool. Rooms facing La Rambla have the view but more street noise, so ask for an interior or upper-floor room if you are a light sleeper. Online check-in is available, and the hotel holds the Biosphere sustainability certification and an Ecostars rating. Book directly through the website for its current offers.
The hotel suits couples and travellers who want to be in the middle of the old town with the comfort of a pool and spa. It is part of the Núñez i Navarro hotel group, which runs several hotels in Barcelona. Prices are upper-mid-range, varying with season and room type.
La Rambla 109 is on the upper section of the boulevard, a few minutes' walk from Liceu station on line L3 and from Catalunya station, where metro lines L1 and L3, regional trains and the airport buses arrive. La Boqueria is a couple of minutes' walk down La Rambla, El Raval and the MACBA are just behind the hotel, and the Barri Gòtic and the cathedral are across the boulevard. Plaça de Catalunya, a few minutes' walk uphill, connects with Passeig de Gràcia and the Gaudí buildings of the Eixample.
Hotel 1898 FAQs
Does Hotel 1898 have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool on La Isabela rooftop terrace and an indoor pool in the Spa Siargao.
What star rating is it?
It is a four-star hotel.
What was the building originally?
The headquarters of the General Philippines Tobacco Company, whose name is still on the façade.
Is there a spa?
Yes, Spa Siargao has an indoor pool and a thermal circuit.
Which room has a private pool?
The Colonial Suite, on its own terrace.
Are rooms quiet?
Rooms facing La Rambla get more street noise, so ask for an interior or upper-floor room if you prefer quiet.
Which metro station is nearest?
Liceu (L3) or Catalunya (L1, L3), both a few minutes' walk.
How do you contact the hotel?
By phone on +34 935 52 95 52 or by email at [email protected].