Hotel 1898vsHotel Jazz
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel 1898 is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Jazz. Hotel 1898 comes in at 91 with endorsements from 15 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
Hotel Jazz Show All Reviews
Pelai 3, 08001 Barcelona
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"The location of this sleek property near Plaza Catalunya is "perfect because it's well away from the crowds and noise" but still a short walk from the Ramblas."
Fodor's
"The young jet-setting party animals walking through the lobby do nothing to dispel the notion that something good must be going on here." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Everything about this place exudes harmony, from the soothing tones and soundproof rooms to the designer bathroom fittings." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It is great value for money, and the friendly staff are always on-hand to offer help and advice."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Reflects the energy of its surroundings in its look and feel... the centerpiece amenity is a rooftop, year-round outdoor swimming pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The location of this sleek property near Plaza Catalunya is "perfect because it’s well away from the crowds and noise" but still a short walk from the Ramblas." Full review
Jetsetter
"A superbly placed Barcelona hotel with an eighth floor pool, bar and terrace." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Undeniably useful for travellers with a packed schedule, being close to various transport hubs." Full review
Star Service
"Youthful modern style and a well-rounded roster of amenities, including a rooftop pool, greet guests at this endearing boutique-hotel, two long blocks southwest of Plaza Catalunya and near Las Ramblas." Full review
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Limited staffers make it hard to create a jam session though, especially when it comes to expediently handling special requests.
Time Out
"This hotel is ideal for discovering Barcelona from top to bottom while the cosmopolitan design, rooftop pool and terrace, and attention to detail make it a great value option." Full review