Hotel 1898vsSofitel Barcelona Skipper
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hotel 1898 scores significantly better than Pullman Barcelona Skipper. Hotel 1898 has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 15 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Star Service and Frommer'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
Sofitel Barcelona Skipper Show All Reviews
Avinguda Litoral 10, 08005 Barcelona
From $252/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This hotel combines designer detail and technology with a warm and welcoming setting."
Frommer's
"Since its opening in 2009, this elegantly contemporary hotel has become one of the favorite places to stay in Port Olímpic, a stone's throw from the beach and colorful yachting harbor." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Pullman Skipper is a contemporary hotel near Barcelona's beaches." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located on the beachfront, the Pullman has the perfect location for a summer city-break. It has all the facilities you would expect in a five-star hotel."
Star Service
"These days, Pullman is a busy, vibrant link between its superior, more service-oriented Sofitel and the modest Mercure brand." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hotel Pullman Barcelona Skipper is an appealing all-rounder." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modern convention center on the beach with a rooftop pool and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A modern, 241-room hotel just back from the beach." Full review
Time Out
"A location that practically touches the sand of one of Barcelona’s main beaches and is minutes from some of the city’s most upmarket clubs and restaurants, not to mention its casino." Full review
Lonely Planet
"There's a second swimming pool at the base of the winged towers in the courtyard. Family-friendly facilities include interconnecting rooms, cots and babysitting services." Full review