Hotel 1898, located right on the Barcelona's Ramblas in the former building of the Philippines Tobacco Company, has all the best facilities required to provide its guests with the quality and comfort they expect and need. Among on-site amenities, guests will find three interior patios, a bar opened from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. and two restaurants. In addition, the property features two libraries and a business centre with 7 restored colonial lounges suitable to host meetings and private lunches, and 5 meeting lounges with audiovisual equipment and the possibility to rent additional services such as interpreting, translation and coffee breaks. For the maximum relax, the property features an outdoor swimming pool with solarium, a gym and a spa with a large array of treatments and facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, dry sauna, steam bath, micro-bubble massage bench, water beds, therapeutic hydrojet showers, massage cabins and health and beauty treatments.Hotel 1898 is an exclusive 4 star hotel in Barcelona that boasts a fabulous location right on the Ramblas, allowing guests to access to all major Barcelona landmarks in minutes, whether on foot or using the city's efficient public transport. The Gothic district, the Boqueria market or the Cathedral are within a pleasant short minute walk. The most discerning guests looking for unique accommodation in the Catalan capital city will just love Hotel 1898. Housed in a magnificent building that was once home to the Philippine Tobacco Company, its façade has been impeccably restored and the elegant interiors have been created blending colonial touches and the latest design. For a great break in Barcelona, Hotel 1898 offers its guests complimentary access to the state-of-the-art spa and fitness centre. The hotel panoramic rooftop terrace, with a pool open during the summer months, is a must see. There is also a library and a business centre with free Internet access. The lobby bar, decorated in beautiful colonial style, offers live jazz music once per week. In addition, the hotel has several colonial lounges, suitable to host meetings and private lunches.