Hotel 1898 ****

December/2007 Someone from the netherlands thinks:

• Overall rating: 8.4
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: location, clean, quiet
• Negative:
• I RECOMMEND it for... Young travelers, Older travelers, Couples, Luxury, Peace seekers, Classic style lovers, Modern style lovers, Handicapped, Business travelers
• I recommend it especially AGAINST... Budget travelers
• Cleanliness: 10
• Location: 10
• Common facilities and services: 7.5
• Staff: 7.5
• Quietness: 10
• Room: 7.5
• Value for money: 7.5

November/2007 Someone from USA thinks:

• Overall rating: 10
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: service and internet access
• Negative:
• I RECOMMEND it for... Young travelers, Older travelers, Families, Couples, Luxury
• I recommend it especially AGAINST...
• Cleanliness: 10
• Location: 10
• Common facilities and services: 10
• Staff: 10
• Quietness: 10
• Room: 10
• Value for money: 10

November/2007 Someone from London, UK thinks:

• Overall rating: 8.6
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: The style of the room and the design and layout of the hotel. The quality of the service we received and the location of the hotel within the city.
• Negative: We didn%27t dislike any particular feature, but were slightly disappointed in the room service breakfast.
• I RECOMMEND it for... Young travelers, Older travelers, Couples, Classic style lovers, Modern style lovers, Business travelers
• I recommend it especially AGAINST...
• Cleanliness: 10 All areas were clean and tidy.
• Location: 10 Right on La Rambla which is always pleasantly bussling with people, street entertainers and vendors, central to the majority of Barcelona%27s sights, and the water front restaurant district. For any coffee addicts there is a Starbucks right next door.
• Common facilities and services: 7.5 The lobby and bar are attractive and comfortable, with a blend of colonial & modern style. The spa area is reasonably well equipped, though the pool can feel quite small when busy due to the water features that can take up half the pool area. We didn%27t use the gym but it appeared to have several pieces of fitness equipment. The massage was not the best I have had, but very good. There is also a sauna and a steam room. We did not use the restaurant. There is a quiet library with public access computers with internet.
• Staff: 10 We found all staff to be friendly, courteous and helpful. We pestered them on several occasions for advice, help and directions as well as restaurant bookings and always felt like guests rather than a burden to them. I had prearranged champagne and flowers in the room on our arrival and the flower presentation was wonderful.
• Quietness: 5 We had a Superior Room which faces onto La Rambla, which meant there was some crowd and road noise at night, it didn%27t really trouble us, but am just giving an honest rating.
• Room: 7.5 The room styles appear to be based on combinations of white, with blue or black or red or green. The web site photos I think show black, we had red, which was very attractive and restful. The room was large enough, didn%27t feel cramped, with a very good sized bed as well as table and chairs. The wardrobe space was reasonable, plenty sufficient for our long weekend. The bathroom was well equipped with an oversized shower head which was lovely. We were on the 4th floor overlooking La Ramblas so could not complain about the view. There is a 26inch or so LCD TV in the room which carried several spanish channels as well as CNN and BBC World Service. Also a streamed music system allowing 4 %27styles%27 to be selected from. I liked the use of modern room features which I had not seen before, eg the electronic do not disturb, and automated room lighting system with preprogrammed lighting levels. My one criticism is that there are no ironing facilities. I have been told before in European countries that this is due to the fire risk, but it meant paying for the laundry service just to iron shirts and trousers. However I must complement them on their speed, clothes were back in the room within a couple of hours on the day we arrived.
• Value for money: 10 We felt that whilst the hotel is certainly not the cheapest we could have chosen, the quality and service meant that we considered it very good value for money, and would certainly consider staying there again should we return.

November/2007 Someone from UK thinks:

• Overall rating: 10
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: The staff and the peaceful atmosphere created by them.The view from the roof pool and spa facilities are memorable.
• Negative: Nothing
• I RECOMMEND it for... Older travelers, Couples, Luxury, Peace seekers, Modern style lovers, Business travelers, Travelers with a car, Healthy lifestyle
• I recommend it especially AGAINST... Families, Budget travelers
• Cleanliness: 10
• Location: 10
• Common facilities and services: 10
• Staff: 10 The staff are its biggest asset, and are wonderful. The management do an excellent job in maintaining a very high level.
• Quietness: 10
• Room: 10
• Value for money: 10

November/2007 Someone from Cork, Ireland thinks:

• Overall rating: 10
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: The location of the hotel and the quality of our room
• Negative: Drink prices in the bar were quite high
• I RECOMMEND it for... Young travelers, Older travelers, Families, Couples, Luxury, Peace seekers, Classic style lovers, Modern style lovers, Handicapped, Business travelers, Healthy lifestyle
• I recommend it especially AGAINST...
• Cleanliness: 10 Impeccable
• Location: 10 Excellent central location
• Common facilities and services: 10 Very good
• Staff: 10 Very helpful, particularly in pointing out places of interest
• Quietness: 10 Our bedroom was overlooking Las Ramblas, but the soundproofing was very effective
• Room: 10 Our Superior room was very spacious
• Value for money: 10 Certainly. The price paid reflected the quality of the hotel

November/2007 Someone from Canada thinks:

• Overall rating: 10
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: roof top pool
• Negative: No Vegetarian food served in the hotel
• I RECOMMEND it for... Young travelers, Older travelers, Couples, Luxury, Peace seekers, Classic style lovers, Modern style lovers, Business travelers, Healthy lifestyle
• I recommend it especially AGAINST... Families, Handicapped, Budget travelers, Travelers with a car
• Cleanliness: 10
• Location: 10
• Common facilities and services: 10
• Staff: 10
• Quietness: 10
• Room: 10
• Value for money: 10

November/2007 Someone from Oregon thinks:

• Overall rating: 9.7
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive:
• Negative:
• I RECOMMEND it for... Young travelers, Older travelers, Couples, Luxury, Peace seekers, Classic style lovers, Modern style lovers, Business travelers
• I recommend it especially AGAINST... Budget travelers
• Cleanliness: 10
• Location: 10
• Common facilities and services: 7.5
• Staff: 10
• Quietness: 10
• Room: 10
• Value for money: 7.5

November/2007 Someone from Huddersfield, UK thinks:

• Overall rating: 9.8
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: The quality of decor and variety of options for breakfast. The rooms are lovely and staff are great. Location is first rate.
• Negative: long queue to check out
• I RECOMMEND it for... Older travelers, Families, Couples, Luxury, Peace seekers, Classic style lovers, Handicapped, Business travelers, Healthy lifestyle
• I recommend it especially AGAINST... Young travelers, Modern style lovers, Budget travelers
• Cleanliness: 10 very clean throughout
• Location: 10 great location right on La Rambla and easy walking to all central areas of interest, near to stop for tourist/airport bus.
• Common facilities and services: 7.5 the spa water is a little cool in winter
• Staff: 10 really helpful and professional staff
• Quietness: 10 Despite it%27s central location it is a very peaceful place to be
• Room: 7.5 Can%27t always guarantee a great view but room a good size
• Value for money: 10 You do get value for money - considering some of the 3 stars are nearly as expensive but no where near the quality/ambience

November/2007 Someone from Chicago, USA thinks:

• Overall rating: 9.9
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: everything. great hotel.
• Negative: nothing.
• I RECOMMEND it for... Young travelers, Older travelers, Families, Couples, Luxury, Peace seekers, Modern style lovers, Business travelers, Healthy lifestyle
• I recommend it especially AGAINST... Classic style lovers, Budget travelers
• Cleanliness: 10 Spotless
• Location: 10
• Common facilities and services: 10
• Staff: 10
• Quietness: 7.5 for quieter rooms, select interior room, but you give up a few. but it is quiet there.
• Room: 10
• Value for money: 10

November/2007 Someone from England thinks:

• Overall rating: 9.6
• Would you recommend it? Yes
• Positive: The ambience, the roof terrace, the reception
• Negative: Having to leave.
• I RECOMMEND it for... Older travelers, Couples, Luxury, Peace seekers, Modern style lovers, Handicapped, Business travelers, Healthy lifestyle
• I recommend it especially AGAINST...
• Cleanliness: 10
• Location: 10
• Common facilities and services: 10
• Staff: 10
• Quietness: 2.5
• Room: 10
• Value for money: Not rated