HOTEL 1898

DESCRIPTION

• Rooms : 169, Located on the Ramblas, Terrace bar, Spa – Swimming pool, Suites with garden and swimming pool.

• 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.

• The hotel has suites with private pool and gardens, and four categories of rooms, which are each soundproof and equipped with the finest finishings and technologies. It also has five conference rooms, restaurants, bars, cafés, a library, and a business centre with free internet access (ADSL and wireless). To stay fit or just to relax, visit the hotel gym, with outdoor pool, solarium, and state-of-the-art Spa.

• 1898 is located on the liveliest stretch of La Rambla, between Plaça de Catalunya and the Liceu opera house. The hotel is a short walk from the Boqueria, a wonderful open-air market. The Pedrera, the Cathedral as well as the MACBA contemporary art museum are all within walking distance.