Hotel 1898
Hotel 1898
Hotel 1898 runs 169 rooms in a 19th-century building on La Rambla that once served as the headquarters of the General Philippines Tobacco Company. The hotel has a pool, spa, gym, and rooftop, with El Nido as its restaurant, Bar H1898, and La Isabela Terrace up top. It's part of the MICHELIN Guide's hotel selection for Barcelona.
Background
About Hotel 1898
Hotel 1898 takes its name from the building's past: a 19th-century structure that once housed the General Philippines Tobacco Company's headquarters, right on La Rambla. It's since been converted into a 169-room hotel, though it carries no formal heritage listing.
Dining
Restaurants in the hotel
El Nido is the hotel's restaurant. Bar H1898 runs at ground level, and La Isabela Terrace operates as the rooftop spot.
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Facilities
Amenities
Details
Good to know
- 169 rooms.
- Housed in the former headquarters of the General Philippines Tobacco Company, a 19th-century building with no formal heritage listing.
- Pool, spa, gym, and rooftop on site.
- El Nido: the restaurant; La Isabela Terrace: the rooftop.
- Right on La Rambla.
Location
Where Hotel 1898 is
The hotel sits on La Rambla, 109, in Ciutat Vella.
La Rambla, 109
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many rooms does Hotel 1898 have?
- 169 rooms, on La Rambla in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella district.
- What was the Hotel 1898 building used for before?
- It served as the headquarters of the General Philippines Tobacco Company, a 19th-century building with no formal heritage listing.
- Does Hotel 1898 have a spa?
- Yes, along with a pool, gym, and rooftop terrace.
- Does Hotel 1898 have a restaurant?
- Yes. Hotel 1898 is home to El Nido, Bar H1898 and La Isabela Terrace, all covered in our Barcelona restaurant guide.
Ranked # of Barcelona hotels by Guidavera's independent consensus methodology. Data verified 2026-08-16.