Placed in the heart of Barcelona, the hotel offers 169 rooms, several meetings facilities, two restaurants, a spa, and a spectacular terrace with a pool with 360º views over the city
Barcelona, 28 April 2011.- The H1898 Hotel is delighted to announce that it has recently been accepted as a member of Great Hotels of the World – Premium Collection. Chosen for its exceptional Meetings and Incentives facilities, Hotel 1898 will be featured in the next issue of the Great Hotels of the World Meetings, Incentive & Corporate Travel Collection Directory.
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A trip to colonial times
Set on Barcelona’s symbolic La Rambla, the H1898 blends its strong historical character and architectural heritage as a former 20th-century Philippine Tobacco Company with the modernity of the 21st-century. Beautiful decor, a perfectly finished colonial-style interior and a unique warmth make the H1898 an ideal for guests interested in art and who appreciate the details and feelings that evoke history.
The H1898 hotel offers a total of 169 guestrooms of 6 different types to choose from, including 1 junior suite and 3 colonial suites with private terrace and pool. Colonial décor and fine chestnut parquet floors will transport you to a magical 19th century setting in the warm villas of the Philippines. Egyptian cotton sheets, designed exclusively for Hotel 1898, add the final touch to an absolutely unique and luxurious stay.
The hotel also offers seven period ballrooms, five meeting rooms, a café/bar, restaurant and terrace chill-out zone, library, Business Center, and free high-speed wireless internet access. Guests also have access to a fully equipped fitness center, outdoor pool with solarium, and high-end Spa facility.
