This former headquarter of the Philippine Tobacco Company is located close to the Plaça de Catalunya. The impressive 19th century Colonial Building has a rooftop swimming pool and the overall décor with wooden floors and Colonial design is traditional. The hotel overlooks La Rambia, the famous boulevard of Barcelona.
Accommodation at Hotel 1898
The rooms are huge and have hard wood floors and Colonial style furniture. You have a choice of pillow menus.
Some of the room amenities include:
Attached bathrooms
Minibar
In room safe
Hi speed internet access
Direct dial phone
Bathrobes and slippers
LCD Television
Dining at Hotel 1898
The wooden floor on site restaurant offers a mix of Mediterranean and Catalan cuisine. The restaurant is also the venue for breakfast buffet. The bar is done in Colonial style with high ceiling fans, and rattan chairs.
Business at Hotel 1898
There are as many as 12 meeting rooms which can accommodate up to 300 delegates. The whole building is a wi fi zone. Efficient secretarial services are also available.
Recreation at Hotel 1898
During your stay at the Hotel 1898, Barcelona - one of the best hotels in Barcelona, avail of the following recreational facilities:
Sight seeing options nearby
Sauna and Steam Room
Massage treatments
Gymnasium
Rooftop swimming pool
Other Facilities at Hotel 1898
Some of the supplementary services meted out at this hotel are as follows:
Safe deposit
Credit cards accepted
Security system
Laundry
Public Car park just behind the hotel
24 hour front desk
Concierge
City Info
Barcelona is not only famous for its heritage sites and museums but also for its contemporary art and design. Open air sculptures, private galleries in and around Consell de Cent, and some parts of Ciutat Vella are a common site. Barcelona Guitar Festival and Festival of Contemporary Music are two of the most talked about events of the town.
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