1898
| Address | La Rambla 109; 08002 Barcelona by Pintor Fortuny |
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| Neighbourhood | Barrio Gotico, Raval | See on map |
| Metro | Catalunya [L3, L1] , Liceu [L3] |
| Telephone | +34 93 552 9552 |
| Website | http://www.hotel1898.com |
| Price | EUR 190-1,600 | Check availability |
This used to be the headquarters of the Compañía General de Tabacos de Filipinas, and you’ll either love the colonial yacht club theme, or hate the teak wood and sailcloth décor so much that your stomach will churn like the bowels of the Titanic before sinking. A similar ambivalence may prevail over its location on Las Ramblas, seen either as a dirty tourist hell of pickpockets and scammers, or as a charming and conveniently located starting point to explore the city. Neither Pith helmet nor skipper yacht cap will be needed, however, to appreciate the impresive Spa H1898 or the wonderful rooftop pool deck that overlooks the length of Las Ramblas.
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Splendia
Centrally located on La Rambla, the seductive appeal of 1898 lies in the studied attention to décor which combines colonial touches with the latest trends in design. The success of the renovation of this recently launched hotel lies in the impeccable restoration of its façade and the careful attention to detail of interior designer, Rosa Roselló, and the final look blends beautifully with the exotic and elegant photos of Maria Espeus. Hotel 1898 is located in a building which was once home to the Philippine Tobacco Company, built in 1881 by the Catalan architect Josep Oriol Mestres. Inside, whirring ceiling fans move the air, brick walkways are atmospheric and the lobby is filled with black leather couches. The result is an overwhelmingly calm space in the heart of the city.
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Tablet Hotels
18.0 of 20. This one has two; one outdoor, and one indoor, in the vault that now contains the spa. It’s an urban hotel, but one with a decidedly resort-like atmosphere, though incongruously placed on the corner of Pintor Fortuny and La Rambla (Barcelona’s famous market boulevard). The look is in keeping with the building’s colonial heritage. There’s plenty of brick, aged wood, rich leather, and a seafaring theme that’s refreshingly bold in these days of international-style minimalism.
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