InterContinental Barcelona, an IHG HotelvsHotel 1898
Crowne Plaza Barcelona - Fira Center and Hotel 1898 are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Hotel 1898 scores significantly higher than Crowne Plaza Barcelona - Fira Center. Hotel 1898 scores 91 with approval from 15 publications including Concierge, DK Eyewitness and Jetsetter.
InterContinental Barcelona, an IHG Hotel
Avda Rius I Taulet, 1-3, 08004 Barcelona
From $191/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Located right next to the city's exhibition centre, this contemporary-classic hotel stands out for its superbly maintained facilities and the quality of the materials used."
Frommer's
"Popular among business travelers for its plush conference facilities and easy access to the exhibition centers of Plaça Espanya, this well-equipped hotel is another reliable all-round choice." Full review
Fodor's
"The massive and somewhat impersonal Fira Palace is one of Barcelona's leading business and convention havens."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Situated near the Magic Fountain in Barcelona's Monjuic neighborhood, the Fira Palace is a 276-room hotel chock-full of amenities." Full review
Star Service
"Located on the west side of the city near Plaza d'Espanya, this long-time favorite is an underdog with a history of holding up high standards in the middle ranks." Full review
Independent
"Contemporary design and effortless luxe make this five-star from global brand IHG a welcome refuge after pounding the sweltering streets, while its plum location is just 200 yards from Barcelona’s Magic Fountain"
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Hotel 1898 Show All Reviews
La Rambla, 109, 08002 Barcelona
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
Star
"Public areas are similarly dramatic, like the neo-colonial hall, lounge and bar, and the sleek Xina noodle bar, while other facilities include both outdoor and indoor pools, and a glam spa."
Michelin Guide
"A mix of the traditional and contemporary... guestrooms offering the very best amenities."
Frommer's
"Located right beside the upper stretch of La Rambla in an emblematic 19th-century building... One of the city's most deluxe new hotels." Full review
Concierge
"This high-end hotel's old-fashioned approach to hospitality is an antidote to the overdesigned swarm of boutiques that have colonized the city in recent years."
Insight Guides
"A smart, comfortable hotel with a suitably colonial air in its decor and indulgences."
DK Eyewitness
"A 19th-century tobacco factory houses this chic hotel, which has retained some original fittings and combined them with 21st-century amenities."
Star Service
"This hotel combines today's chill-out vibe with yesterday's trendy townhouse style to create a rarefied refuge for well-to-do thirty- and fortysomethings." Full review
Fodor's
"Overlooking La Rambla, this imposing mansion, once the headquarters of the Compañiá General de Tabacos de Filipinas, couldn't be better located." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Guests get thoroughly modern pampering, with sterling service, plush rooms, a spa, and fine dining." Full review
Jetsetter
"Colonial-style boutique hotel right on La Rambla with a rooftop pool and a cave-like basement spa." Full review