Hotel 1898

Spain , Barcelona
BARCELONA, La Rambla, 109
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

VIRGIL

The staff is superb in every regard.
The property is elegant, yet very comfortable, and is in excellent condition.
We fell lucky to have stayed in this outstanding hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Claudia

I stayed here for 3 days and this hotel is amazing. It has everything, excellent breakfast, excellent location and staff is very helpful. Rooms are spotless. I definitely recommend this hotel in Barcelona

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Karen

Excellent experience. We were able to check-in at 9:00 a.m., given a room upgrade and the room was available. Room was large by European Standards and the bed very comfortable. Breakfast offered so many choices. Location very convenient.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Tiffany

Nice relaxing stay, great location and a huge room with a very comfortable bed. Staff were very accommodating and efficient with all requests.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Kimberly C

Amenities

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2026

Kimberly

Amenities

Family

4/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

Patricia

Some of the front desk staff were dismissive and unhelpful. The lobby was over-scented with some piped in fragrance that was almost oppressive, headache-inducing, and overwhelming. The heavy fragrance was somewhat lighter in the elevators and thankfully, not piped into the individual rooms. Bar staff and doormen were good. Housekeeping staff was good. I would not stay here again despite the convenience of the location. That fragrance was over-the-top.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Ronen

The location is great, right in the center of Larambla which has many stors and restaurants. The hotel decore is very nice, and has an overall good vibe. The room was clean, in good condition and spacious. They also have a high class spa.The staff was nice and accommodating and the breafast buffet was rich and tasty.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Stephanie

Amazing location, within walking distance of nearly everything. We rode Lime bikes to the beach... so easy with bike lanes everywhere. The room was gorgeous and spacious. Live music both outside and in the lobby was an unexpected joy. The rooftop area was deserted in early December but still lovely place to rest from jetlag while still soaking up some sun and ambiance. The pool was warm and relaxing. Definitley recommend for an off-season visit, for affordability lack of crowds and relaxed ambiance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Scott

Great overall ambiance throughout the hotel. The room was large, clean and very comfortable. The included spa experience was a real bonus. The breakfast offering was consistently high quality. The staff was polite and professional without exception.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Anthony

Clean and great staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Julie

This is a lovely hotel with great common spaces, live music and snacks! There is a wonderful spa as well - just make a reservation - it fills up and they limit capacity. Our room was comfortable, well appointed and the complimentary bottle of water each day was useful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Tanya

Simply Awesome!!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

jean-francois

Everything was wonderful

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2026

Najeeb Abu

good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Robert

Outstanding Spa - exactly as relaxing as it looks in the pictures. Wonderful rooftop bar.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Keith

Lovely staff and a fantastic location. Couldn’t fault the room. It was a birthday and they were very kind.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Jan 2026

Wen

I can’t say that I had a good night’s sleep at Hotel 1898. The check-in experience was disappointing. It was very slow, and the check-in assistant seemed to be in a bad mood—more like an immigration officer than hotel reception staff.

I was charged a €150 deposit, and when I asked why, I was told it was due to some American tourists overstaying their free spa time and not reporting it to the hotel. To avoid financial loss, the hotel decided to charge every guest a deposit at check-in. I felt this was unfair, as it was not my fault, yet I was still required to pay the deposit. Although the money will be returned at check-out, I was unhappy about being charged in the first place.

The hotel is in an excellent location and looks beautiful, but the building feels old. The windows do not appear to be double-glazed, and the city centre of Barcelona is extremely noisy throughout the night. I could hear everything from outside, which made it impossible to sleep properly. I had to wear my AirPods all night to block out the noise just to get some sleep.

Overall, it was not a pleasant experience. The least enjoyable part was the slow and unpleasant check-in, and based on my stay, I would not recommend this hotel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

ANNA

Beautiful hotel in the best part of Barcelona. The staff were lovely as were the rooms and breakfast.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Deborah

Very comfortable, super clean and slept very well

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2026

Steven

Colourings/decoration made the rooms feel small and impersonal. Room experience affected by lack of natural light

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

ANNA

Just perfect ! The location, staff, breakfast, room and spa were excellent! A five star experience!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2026

Vladimir

My personal data were compromised. I am aware of other incidents in this hotel too

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

Vladimir

A very serious security issues.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jan 2026

Vladimir

Security and privacy concerns. Check your team - they are tools for a crime

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Jesus

Everything was beyond our expectations!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jan 2026

Vladimir

Significant privacy concerns

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jan 2026

Vladimir

Privacy and security concerns. Cleaning team had an access to my personal things and then shared with other details. I have found it accidentally when it was used to make some jokes and “fun” on me. They thought it was funny but I see a big security problems in a hotel. It also includes IT and other contractors. Client info isn’t protected but is a tool for a shady groups in a street

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

glyn

The highlight of the stay was the spa. The water was warm (30C), the steam room and sauna was clean and hot. It was intimate and numbers were limited. Just perfect to relax.
The breakfast and dinner were very good value and excellently produced.
It couldn't be in a better place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Sharon

Everything was great from the way I was greeted my room was ready even though I was early. I had a great massages at their spa and one night I enjoyed listening to a local artist in the lobby. I will definitely return to this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

carlos

This Is a very Good hotel , Just the smell when you Walk in is espectacular .location is the best
Must visit

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Lauren-Marie

Staff were fantastic from the moment we arrived and throughout the stay. Door security

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Peter

I highly recommend this hotel everything was excellent.

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

brandon

While Hotel 1898 is a nice property, I found the pool area to be quite a bit smaller than it appeared in the photos. I was also disappointed with the breakfast selection, as it was exactly the same every day of my stay. On a positive note, the room was kept clean and tidy throughout my visit.

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Charles

Totally outstanding in every respect
Airline lost our luggage and hotel cared for us and helped every way possible

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2025

Darren

Room and hotel were excellent and location was amazing right on the ramble. Only issue was the noise both from outside and inside. Could hear every door open/close could hear the lift moving up and down and could hear conversations from outside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Herlinda

Lo mejor de lo mejor! Excelente servicio y mucha amabilidad! Super atentos y amigables! Excelente spa! Todo me encantó 💕 volvería a ir siempre que pueda! Lo super recomiendo 👌

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Leandro

yes clean rooms and helpful people

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2025

Alicia

We had been here 10 years ago and this time it did not have the same level of service. Very noisy, reception staff not friendly or helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Eric

Staff is nice, and location is convenient. The room decor and appliance are average.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Michael

My wife and I enjoyed our stay last September, and I recently decided to give it another try solo on a quick business trip to Barcelona. It absolutely lived up to expectations—excellent location, attentive staff, and great rooms. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Jody

This was a fantastic pre-cruise hotel in Barcelona.
1. Super-central but still somehow quiet
2. The thermal spa was really lovely after long days of sightseeing
3. The breakfast add-on was absolutely worth it
4. All the staff were pleasant and helpful

There was a bit of a mix up with needing two beds but the team sorted it out quickly. I would stay at this hotel again and will recommend it to friends.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2025

Mario

Very noisy

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Emiliano

Excellent location. Very close to La Rambla.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Lauri

We loved this hotel. Centrally located and easy to get anywhere. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Loved the atmosphere. Spa was great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Mario

Great café con leche and big breakfast spread, comfy bed and pillows, beautiful modern moody decor, nice staff, and spectacular view of La Sagrada Família from the rooftop. We will definitely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Samantha

Absolutely amazing hotel and staff and great location. Upgraded us to an incredible suite and the staff were so fantastic. Best hospitality and service we have ever had. Will be back

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Dumitru

Clean room. Perfect location. Staff helpful with any questions. Spa is as the best… after full day of exploration it was perfect.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Andrew

Six Stars!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Louisa

When we had an issue with incorrect information given by a trainee when checking in, this was then rectified by a call from someone at the Hotel to put it right. It’s clear that feedback is very important to them and they act on it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Toni-Anne

Beautiful hotel. Great location! Spa is wonderful. Breakfast was delicious. Everyone was so accommodating. I felt so safe and secure while traveling solo.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Janine

Great location and a beautiful property.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

eunseon

Spacious, clean and well designed room and hotel with great amenities

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Jeffrey

Clean room in a great location with extremely friendly staff. Easy walking distance to sites and restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

mark anthony

We had a great time the hotel was close to all attractions there was a little construction in the area but most a good location to food a grocery shop a few nice restaurants close by the service at the hotel was ok. Rooms were clean and restroom was clean a little trouble with the faucet in the tub hard to adjust temperature comfortable bed and coverings

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Wesley

Room was clean and exactly as advertised. The spa was amazing (you get 30 minutes free/day with a reservation. But the staff was great and if it’s not too busy you can stay longer)
The terrace on the roof has absolutely breathtaking views.
Perfectly situated near shops and restaurants

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2025

Jackie

Staff was always helpful. Restaurant was great for breakfast and dinner.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Karen

Wonderful hotel in a great location. Walked everywhere in the Gothic Quarter and to the great market.
Our room was beautiful with a private balcony and the most comfortable bed. Will definitely stay here again on a return visit to beautiful Barcelona.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Jacqueline

Clean

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Cynthia

The room was fabulous and comfortable and the location was amazing! The warm indoor pool is a must when you are there. I would stay at Hotel 1898 for sure!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Joanne

Amazing hotel Al- well
Located good staff and bar room was clean and amenities were lovely

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Tamara

This was a major find! the loveliest staff and wow the space is absolutely beautiful

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Nov 2025

Zaneta

This stay was a present for my partner’s 30th birthday. I specifically chose this hotel because it offered a sauna and steam room. Unfortunately, when we checked in, we were not informed that these facilities were out of service. Later, when we asked for directions to the spa, we were told that only the hydromassage pool was available.
I was disappointed, as we don’t usually book hotels this expensive, and I had chosen it especially for my partner’s birthday. The staff offered to make up for it with complimentary breakfast or a drink, which was a lovely gesture, but I would have appreciated an email before our arrival mentioning that some facilities were unavailable. I had the option to cancel the reservation the day before, and I likely would have done so. When I booked the spa slots in advance via email, there was no mention of the issue either.
The room itself was not particularly special for the price paid—some things were broken. It wasn’t a major problem, but at this price point, I expected everything to be in excellent condition.
Overall, while the staff were absolutely lovely and helpful, the stay didn’t feel worth the cost. For next time, I think it’s better to book a more affordable hotel if you’re planning to spend most of your time outside anyway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Adela

The hotel is in an excellent location walking distance to most attractions, all staff are super cord

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Simon

This is my second stay and the hotel remains great value. The staff are very friendly and courteous, the location is central, rooms tidy and spacious and the beds are comfortable. I haven't used the amenities and additional services yet but am sure to over the course of my stay.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Cheryl

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Laura

Nice rooms and common areas, including lobby/lounge, roof deck/bar, and spa. They offer some cool events like wine tasting, a cocktail making demonstration, and live music. The breakfast is nice too. A set up with small snacks and water and tea is offered in the lobby/lounge in the evening as well

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Anne

Lovely hotel centrally located. Rooms immaculately cleaned. Good breakfast variety.

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

David

Staff very good. Slightly clinical approach in reception but porter friendly. Breakfast staff fantastic super efficient.

Would have paid a bit more to have a room not enclosed by courtyard. Did not have this explained well enough on Hotel details before we booked .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Cat

Oh my word...this property was AMAZING!!! We had just disembarked our cruise ship and wanted to drop our luggage to explore Barcelona. We called the Hotel to ask if this was a possibility and were given wonderful information about what taxi's to use and how long it would take to get there. When we arrived we were greeted by the night shift who rolled out the red carpet and made us feel very taken care of. They gave us a map with the bus and metro stops circled and explained about the cost of the tickets...we stayed until their breakfast buffet opened and were definitely NOT disappointed. Fresh squeezed juices, fruit and a multitude of meats and cheeses along with fresh pastries. The Hotel sits on La Rambla and puts you in the perfect position to experience Barcelona on foot and using their bus and metro. Our room was wonderful and the staff were amazing. When we were discussing transport from the Hotel to the airport we were told they had a contract with a private car company. That was the most amazing ride to the airport. If I find myself back in Barcelona this Hotel will definitely be my go to.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Carol

Lots of construction so the street noise but not the hotel’s fault.
Beautiful rooms and lobby too.
Breakfast was fabulous. Included champagne! Cheers.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Isabel

Clean room and bathroom. Breakfast was excellent - great choices with premium food. It's very close to Placa Catalunya and lots of good restaurants around the area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Brian

Good experience from check-in to checkout. Good location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Helen

Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Hotel was nicely decorated.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

MATHEW

Really excellent place to stay in the heart of the city even with all the construction. You can walk just about anywhere from here including the beach, multiple cathedrals etc. The staff was super helpful and friendly, the daily breakfast spread was fantastic in my opinion. The 30 minute per day per guest spa room was a great addition and a really good way to start or end your day.

Would definitely stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Craig

Excellent service and location

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Oct 2025

Patricia

We pay to much for a ok hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Peter

It was nice but the wine selection was weak for the class of hotel

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Matthew

The hotel was great, helpful staff, the spa facilities were great and the spa staff were very attentive and we had a lovely relaxing massage. Location wise, perfect for what we wanted, easy access from the airport via aerobus, everything was pretty much walkable and there are good transport options within easy reach. I would recommend this as a great place to stay, we would happily stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Sarah-Jane

The room and bathroom were lovely, rooftop pool and bar great and the hotel breakfast is excellent. My two

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

Michelle

Clean Room
Conveniently Located

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Derek

Our only complaint is the noise from La Rambla at night. We changed rooms and the problem was solved.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

joscelyn

Beds are super comfortable. Rooms were large enough. Staff extremely friendly. My only complaint is that there was no coffee in the room and no lotion in the room.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

James

Great location
Lovely hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Michael

Excellent

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Jake

Amazing staff and amenities. Very noisy around the hotel inside and out on the streets.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Dragan

Great place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Michael

Nice hotel with an amazing roof top bar, pool & vista, centrally located off of City Center Ramblas with easy access to metro station… would highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Teresa

The hotel is beautiful and the staff are courteous and efficient. La Rambla is a construction site just now, but there are plenty of excellent places too eat in the vicinity.

The rooftop bar is one of the best features of the hotel, but could be improved if, on each side, there were signs indicating the sites in view.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

ILCHA

Excellent location in La Rambla! Loved the spa and the pool. Service was great. Will definitely be back to this property!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

derek

Staff was very friendly and always happy to accommodate any requests.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Tania

My favourite hotel I have stayed in Spain.
Very welcoming, accommodating staff and ambience. Location amazing for seeing the sights or dining. Highly recommend staying at Hotel 1898.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Barbara

Excellent Quality, Servce and Ambience

We enjoyed everything about our stay at Hotel 1898. The location on La Rambla is within easy walking distance of many important landmarks but he hotel is extremely quiet once you’re inside. The room was huge and cozy at the same time - loved the absence of carpeting on the floor. The staff were efficient and friendly, and breakfast was delicious, as was the light menu jn the bar. A pleasant surprise was walking back from the hotel after a concert at the nearby Palau de la Música Catalana and finding a live jazz duo playing in the lobby. Highly recommend this hotel. Heads up - there is a major construction project along La Rambla, and while our taxi driver could have dropped us off right at the hotel entrance which is actually on the side street (Carrer del Pintor Fortuny) around the corner from La Rambla, he was inexperienced and didn’t know where it was and therefore dropped us off (with all our luggage) on La Rambla which wasn’t easy to navigate.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

S. Trevor

The pool, the hotel, the food magnificent, the check-in at 3 pm when you arrive at 7am is inconvenient and then the checkout at 11am when your plane leaves at 4pm also inconvenient. On the boulevard keep your wits about you lots of nefariousness!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Richard

We enjoyed the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Christopher David

Excellent hotel and spa.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Martin

We had a great stay. Hotel close to everything and rooms are very spacious. The complimentary wine ans the cookies was a very nice touch!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Sep 2025

Julia

We turned on the AC and there was a foul sewer smell that permeated the room. It was late at night and we tried to call the front desk but the room phone did not have any directory and we couldn’t find information on how to dial the front desk. We were concerned that the fumes were noxious so we slept with opened windows until finally we closed them because of loud noise from the Rambla. The next morning upon checking out the front desk was unapologetic and lectured me about where I should have found the front desk number. The room was otherwise nice but did not have complimentary bathrobes and there was no carpet which seemed odd. It would not recommend this hotel for the price.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

12 Sep 2025

kristen

The customer service was terrible. My room was very very loud and the air conditioning barely works at this hotel. It was also had a strange smell. It’s barely above a youth hostel. I do not recommend anyone going here.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Brandon

People were great