travel42 Hotel Review: Hotel 1898

Hotel 1898 travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Set on a prominent corner near Plaza Catalunya, the aptly named hotel resides in a historic 1898 building dotted with Juliet balconies. Along Las Ramblas, this hotel bustles with energy out front (beware pick pockets).

Property Overview

Past the hotel's theatrically lighted, arched doorway, tradition is blended with cutting-edge modern design. The building's impressive foyer harbors the reception area, which is set beneath ornate coffered ceili...