The Hotel 1898 is built in the structure that was once home to the Philippine Tobacco Company. It was built in 1881 by Catalan architect Josep Oriol Mestres. After a series of remodelings in the early 20th century, the building was home to the offices of the tobacco company and several financial entities, until just a few years ago. * This air-conditioned building comprises a 24-hour reception, hotel safe, cloakroom, lift and a cafe. Also, available are a bar and an air-conditioned restaurant with a non-smoking area and highchairs for children. Guests may take advantage of the public Internet terminal and 5 conference rooms. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage facilities. * Renovated in 2005, Hotel 1898 comprises a total of 166 rooms and 3 suites spread over 6 floors. The 1898 Hotel’s fabulous location gives its guests total access to all the major attractions in Barcelona, like Plaza Catalunya, Liceu, the Boqueria Marketplace, Casa Batlló, the Cathedral, the port, the Born, and several museums, including the Picasso Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum. And because it is located right in the heart of town, the 1898 Hotel is easily accessible through public transport. Different metro lines, buses, night buses, tour buses, taxi stops and regional trains all have stops located conveniently close by, to help you get around the city. Links to the public transport network, bars, shops and restaurants are all roughly a 5-minute walk away. The beach is only 2 km away, whilst transfer to Barcelona Airport takes approximately 20 minutes. Upmarket hotel is situated on Las Ramblas in the centre of Barcelona... * Barcelona Airport - 20 min.