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Hotel 1898vschic&basic Born Boutique Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel 1898 scores significantly better than chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel. Hotel 1898 is ranked #5 in Barcelona with endorsements from 15 sources such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Hotel 1898
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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
OysterUpscale
"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
chic&basic Born Boutique Hotel Rough Guide Frommer's
Lonely Planet Oyster
The Telegraph Lonely Planet Fodor's
Calle Princesa, 50, 08003 Barcelona
From $53/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Rough Guide Star
"The 31 rooms mix glamour and comfort with laugh-aloud conceits like adjustable moodlighting, sashaying plastic curtains and mirrored walls."
Frommer's "The one- or two-bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchens and access to a small terrace as well as truly gorgeous bathrooms with power showers." Full review
Lonely Planet "This is a very cool hotel indeed, with its 31 spotlessly white rooms and fairy-lights curtains that change colour, adding an entirely new atmosphere to the space." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The convenient on-site bar and restaurant plus a sexy, design-forward style make this hotel a good value and fit for younger tourists, particularly couples." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"If you don't need a great deal of space, but you do need a touch of style in your surroundings, the Chic&Basic chain is just for you." Full review
Lonely Planet "This is a very cool hotel indeed, with its 31 spotlessly white rooms and fairy-light curtains that change colour, adding an entirely new atmosphere to the space." Full review
Fodor's "The Chic & Basic is a hit with young hipsters looking for the combo package of splashy design with affordable prices." Full review
