Hotel 1898
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Why go
- Three colonial suites with private terraces and pools.
- Preserved interiors include the La Rambla lobby, much of the dining room and seven Colonial salons.
- The first Colonial salon, beside Pintor Fortuny, was once poet Jaime Gil de Biedma’s office.
Good to know
Good for
- couples Couples massage is available.
- families
- business Meeting rooms, conference facilities and a business centre.
Rooms
- Rooms
- 169 rooms
- Room features
- Coffee and tea maker, bathrobes and private bathroom
Amenities
- pool Basement spa and indoor pool, with sauna and steam room; the former warehouse is now a thermal area.
- gym Fitness centre.
- parking Paid private parking on site.
- baggage storage
- concierge
- laundry and dry-cleaning
Restaurants and bars on site
- Restaurant H1898 is on the first floor.
- Bar and lounge.
- Breakfast buffet and in-room breakfast are available; special-diet menus are also available.
Location
- La Rambla 109, 08001 Barcelona, at the corner of Pintor Fortuny.
- The Mariano Fortuny sculpture at the Xuclà corner is by Miquel and Llucià Oslé.
With kids
- Highchairs are available.
Check-in and house rules
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
Interesting facts3
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1898
The hotel’s name commemorates 1898, when Cuba and the Philippines declared independence from Spain.
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Rosa Rosselló designed the interiors using wood, leather, wicker and varied fabrics.
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Photographs of the Philippines by María Espeus hang on the hotel’s walls.
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History
The La Rambla doorway retains the family’s initials. Its facade is made of Montjuïc stone; the Pintor Fortuny side retains three original stone arches and a cornice bearing the tobacco company’s name.
- 1880–1881Designed by Josep Oriol Mestres in 1880 and erected in 1881 as a private residence for Antonio López y López and his family.
- 1929The building became headquarters of the Compañía General de Tabacos de Filipinas after a major renovation by architects Josep Maria Sagnier and Josep Maria Rivas.
- 1942The building opened onto Xuclà Street.
- 2003–2005Grup Núñez i Navarro began the renovation in 2003; the hotel opened in 2005.
Shorts
How to get there
- CarTaxi service is available through the hotel.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Facilities for disabled guests
Sources: Hotel 1898 - Wikipedia · Hotel 1898 on the Ramblas of Barcelona | Offici… · Explore the history of Hotel 1898 · checked 29 Sep 2026
- Website
- hotel1898.com/
- Phone
- +34-935-529552
Questions and answers
How can I book a room at Hotel 1898?
Book through the hotel’s own website.
Which payment cards does Hotel 1898 accept?
Mastercard, Visa, American Express, JCB and UnionPay.
Is room service available at Hotel 1898?
Yes.
Is Wi-Fi available at Hotel 1898?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
How can I contact Hotel 1898?
Call +34 935 529552.
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