Hotel 1898 – A Favorite for Families in Barcelona
About the Hotel
Colonial-Inspired Accommodations
Hotel 1898 offers 169 rooms with colonial-inspired decor. Classic rooms (226 ft²) face the interior courtyard. Superior rooms (237 ft²) have street views of La Rambla, Xuclà, or Pintor Fortuny. Privilege rooms (334 ft²) occupy building corners. Deluxe rooms (248 ft²) include private terraces. Colonial Junior Suites (538 ft²) feature separate sitting areas, king-size canopy beds, and Nespresso machines. Colonial Suites (495 ft²) offer 646 ft² terraces with private pools. All rooms include free WiFi, minibars, LED TVs, marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and bathtubs, bathrobes, and pillow menus.
On-Site Dining Options
El Nido restaurant serves Mediterranean-fusion cuisine like crispy prawns with tamarind dip and swordfish ceviche, with views of La Rambla (open 8 PM to 11 PM, October to May). Bar H1898 in the lobby offers tapas and drinks with street access from Pintor Fortuny. La Isabela rooftop terrace provides city skyline views, lounge chairs, tapas, and cocktails, with an outdoor pool open June to September. A breakfast buffet includes artisanal pastries, fresh produce, hot dishes, cava, and gluten-free options. Room service breakfast is available, with terrace dining for Deluxe and Colonial Suite guests.
Leisure and Wellness Facilities
The Siargao Spa features a thermal circuit, indoor hydromassage pool, dry sauna, steam bath, and bubble massage beds (ages 16+). The fitness room has stationary bikes, treadmills, elliptical machines, abdominal benches, gym bars, and free weights (2-10 kg). La Isabela rooftop includes a swimmable pool (summer months) and sun terrace. The hotel provides six mapped running routes through Barrio Gótico and El Raval. Spa treatments include 30-minute couple's massages with organic oils and a 50-minute honeymoon package massage.
Central Barcelona Location
Hotel 1898 is on La Rambla, a 1-minute walk from Plaça Catalunya. Attractions within walking distance include Boquería Marketplace, Liceu Theatre, Barcelona Cathedral, Catalan Music Palace, Columbus Monument, and Paseo de Gracia. Metro L1 and L3 stops at Plaça Catalunya are 250 meters away. Bus lines 59, 91, 120, and V13 stop nearby. The Aerobus from Barcelona-El Prat Airport terminates at Plaça Catalunya, 500 meters from the hotel. The L9 metro connects the airport to Zona Universitaria (transfer to L3 for Catalunya stop).
Services and Event Spaces
The hotel offers 12 event spaces, including 5 conference rooms with audiovisual equipment and 7 colonial-style rooms with mahogany finishes. Capacity ranges from 10 to 200 people. Services include a business center with free internet terminals, personalized event planning, and catering menus. Private parking is available at additional cost. Guest services include cut fruit plates, chocolate truffles, wine and ham pairings, birthday packages, and boat tours on Catamaran Orsom Barcelona (summer). The hotel holds a Speciality Monument status for its architectural heritage and has an A energy efficiency certification.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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