Hotel 1898 vs Meson Castilla Atiram
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Hotel 1898 scores significantly better than Meson Castilla Atiram. Hotel 1898 has a TripExpert Score of 91 with endorsements from 15 publications including Jetsetter, Michelin Guide and Insight Guides.
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."
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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."
Meson Castilla Atiram
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Valldoncella St, 5, 08001 Barcelona
From $56 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
Rough Guide
"The large rooms... feature country-style furniture, there’s a vast rustic dining room... and – best of all – a lovely tiled rear patio on which to read in the sun."
Frommer's
"Filled with antiques and quirky trinkets, it's one of the most atmospheric spots to stay in town."
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Fodor's
"A few steps up Carrer Tallers from the top of the Rambla, this little hotel is well positioned for exploring medieval Barcelona and the Moderniste Eixample."
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DK Eyewitness
"From the opulent firstfloor salon to the lovely rooms – each with antique furniture – this hotel offers a chance to step back in time."
Lonely Planet
"Some characterful Modernista touches remain on the 1st floor of this elegant hotel."