Discover one of the most historic hotels in Barcelona

Hotel Granvia first opened its doors in 1935, offering luxurious accommodation in a refurbished 19th century palace. Its original owner, Doña Dorotea de Chopitea y Villota (1816-1891), was one of Barcelona’s most active and influential residents, and collaborated significantly to the construction of the Tibidabo Temple, the Sant Joan de Déu and Sacred Heart Hospitals, and many other religious, educational, and public health institutions in her time. Her philanthropy earned her the honorary title “Mother of the Poor,” and in 1983, she was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II.

One of the highlights of the palace, originally built in 1870, is the grand staircase, which culminates in a columned gallery and stained-glass vault, the Don Bosco hall and its 500m garden-terrace. Each room in Hotel Granvia is completely unique, and fitted with 19th century furnishings and décor. Throughout its long history, the hotel has served as the setting for various films, television shows, and reports, among them Rafael Alcázar’s “The Greek Labyrinth,” an adaptation of Manuel Vázquez Montalbán’s novel of the same name, and Antoni Ribas’ “The Burned City,” set in Barcelona at the turn of the century, and starring Joan Manuel Serrat.

To celebrate its profound involvement in Barcelona’s history, Hotel Granvia invites you to dine at H1898 Restaurant, located in the historical building on the Ramblas that was once the site of the Philippines Tobacco Company, and now hosts the luxurious Hotel 1898.

The 75th Anniversary package includes:

• 2 nights at Hotel Granvia (one double room, with breakfast included)
• Complimentary bottle of wine to welcome you
• Dinner for two at H1898 Restaurant (tasting menu)

Book now and come Celebrate Hotel Granvia’s 75th Anniversary with us!

Hotel 1898 quand tout est parfait

bonjour

Nous avons séjourné une nuit à cet hôtel en choisissant le pack romantique pour la saint valentin comprenant un massage.

Tout d’abord cet hôtel est situé en plein milieu des ramblas. On ne peut pas faire plus près. A notre arrivée le seul bémol fut la réservation de massage impossible car les réservations étaient complètes. Il était nécessaire de réserver à l’avance mais rien ne le spécifié sur l’e-mail de confirmation.Bref un détail car du coup nous avons choisi une chambre privilège. La chambre était superbe, grande , tout équipé, avec douche et baignoire. Une déco très “classy” avec vue sur les ramblas.

La piscine intérieure est très belle avec une ambiance relax.Toutes les installations sont en très bonne état.Par curiosité nous sommes monté au dernier étage pour voir la piscine dommage que nous soyons en Février…

Le petit déjeuner est sous forme de buffet avec une très très grande variété rien ne manquait  et les produits sont de qualités.

Vraiment un hôtel à conseiller car vous ne serez pas déçus. Si vous aimez l’ambiance cosy et calme avec des prestations de qualité cet hotel est pour vous..

By ktalan66, Février 2010.

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Hotel 1898: Perfect stay

I was very impressed with Hotel 1898. Upon arrival (around 11:30pm) myself and my boyfriend were starving and asked the hotel reception staff if there was anywhere around that would still be open for food. Not only did they recommend a lovely restaurant that was just across the road, but they rang them up to make sure that they would wait for us.

That, among other examples showed that the staff bent over backwards to make our stay perfect. The facilities were always spotless, and I loved the roof top pool area. I have recommended it to all my friends and family and would definitely stay there again.

Experience by Katherine, Feb 2010.

Valentine’s Day in Barcelona

Enjoy a romantic weekend in Barcelona with our nine hotels

 A visit to Barcelona with your special someone is the perfect opportunity for romance, surrounded by spectacular architecture, urban landscape, the Mediterranean Sea, an unbeatable climate…

In 1797, a British publisher issued The Young Man’s Valentine Writer, which contained scores of suggested sentimental verses for the young lover unable to compose his own. Núñez i Navarro Hotels today perfectionates this manual, with our Valentine’s Day packages and Romantic getaways.

Our nine hotels in Barcelona city center offer you a perfect location and excellent service, ensuring the most romantic weekend for you and your sweetheart.

Discover now our promotions and book your romantic stay in Barcelona!

Enterprise Risk Management with Axiom Groupe

Business continuity and Intelligence to turn risk into Profit

Axiom Groupe,  leader in production and communication, delivering business intelligence and strategic information, presents in Hotel 1898 Barcelona the conference Enterprise Risk Management. February 25th - 26th 2010.

 A conference where top-profile speakers will discuss and share with you their knowledge on:

• Enterprise wide risk management versus centric risk management
• Developing a framework for managing wide-risk
• Combining Risk Management, Internal Audit & Compliance
• Today’s role of risk manager
• Insurance & risk: the right insurance programme
• Developing an enterprise wide risk culture
• Using Business Intelligence to turn risk into profit
• Identifying wholesale enterprise fraud
• Excellence in risk management techniques
• Financial Risk Management

Register now and learn with the best experts from solid enterprises such as British Telecom, Solvay, AstraZeneca or Alcatel Lucent.

Hotel 1898 has been selected as Official Partner in Spain, and offers a special Axiom Guest Rate.

C’et fabuleux!

notre premier séjour à Barcelone se déroula dans l’hotel 1898. l’accueil ,le dévouement du personnel et la propreté nous ont ébloui, charmé.
cette année, nous avons décidé de revenir à Barcelone pour le réveillon 2010.
sans hésiter, nous avons réservé à l’hotel 1898.
votre image est signe de prestige et de simplicité : c’et fabuleux!

Commentaire par Da Ros, Jan 2010

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Restaurant H1898 chosen ‘Best of 2009′

Restaurant H1898, located at the first floor of our Hotel 1898, has been chosen as ‘Best Restaurant Barcelona 2009′ on the category Creative cuisine by users of Thefork.com, a website worldwide available in English, French (Lafourchette.com) and Spanish (Eltenedor.com).

The Fork is a real on-time restaurants reservation service, already used by more than 3000 restaurants including most of the famous Chef such as Hélène Darroze, Anne-Sophie Pic, Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse but also bistrots, fancy restaurants and a full selection of restaurants.

TheFork is a unique service giving the opportunity to make a restaurant reservation in a second.

Located on the first floor of the hotel, the restaurant enjoys some of the best views of the Rambla of Barcelona.
With an intimate and elegant dining area, impeccable service, and an exclusive wine list, the H1898 experience is almost as good as its deluxe menu created by Chef Carles Boronat. This fine cuisine fuses Mediterranean style with sophisticated, exotic and always fresh ingredients, blending modern taste with traditional dishes. Our Creative Tapas will bring you all the traditional flavour of the Catalan and Spanish cooking but with an innovative combination of textures and tastes.

Find out more about Restaurant H1898 at Hotel 1898 website!

2X1 Promotion! Tasting Menu at Restaurant H1898

Our restaurant at H1898 will offer you from October 19th a new Autumn Tasting Menu where you will be invited to discover the new tapas by our chef Carles Boronat. An innovative reinterpretation of the traditional Catalan cuisine under the aspect of tapas and platillos, with the best fresh ingredients and produces from La Boqueria market.

Besides the tasting menu, Carles Boronat brings you an interesting tapas selection as well as excellent traditional courses and desserts.
If you go and have lunch or dinner in the Hotel 1898, you will enjoy the 2×1 discount on the wonderful Tasting Menu (”Menu Degustation”) (Drink not included)

Tasting Menu (48 euros, VAT not included)

• Zucchini focaccia, sun-dried tomatoes and soft cow cheese (Tou de Til.lers).
• Meatballs with tuna and ginger with green tomato sauce and coriander
• Oxtail cannelloni with morels.
• Capuccino of Porcini mushrooms, Idiazabal cheese mousse and truffle oil.
• Swordfish with tamarind sauce and onion coulis.
• Valrhona 70% chocolate nemesis.
• Fresh dates stuffed with Gorgonzola mousse and a lime-ginger sauce.

Restaurant H1898

Located on the first floor of the hotel, the restaurant enjoys some of the best views of the Rambla of Barcelona.

With an intimate and elegant dining area, impeccable service, and an exclusive wine list, the H1898 experience is almost as good as its deluxe menu created by Chef Carles Boronat. This fine cuisine fuses Mediterranean style with sophisticated, exotic and always fresh ingredients, blending modern taste with traditional dishes.

Hotel 1898: pure pleasure!

Within the last 10 months I´ve stayed twice at Hotel 1898. It´s been pure pleasure. On our check-out we figured out how to be able to return as soon as possible. This hotel has got everything: The location, the interior, the fascilities, the Summer in South-feel in addition to impeccable service, good food and oldtime-soul.
During our last week here late June 2009 the weather was terrific. We stayed mornings on the rooftop, sunbathing and swiming. We took lunchtrips to L´Eixample´s many nice bistronomias (don´t miss Cinc Sentits), had tapas on the roof late afternoons. Evenings we spent “undercover” the beautiful double sunbeds, reading and sipping to a colourful cocktail.
The best holidays ever! Can´t wait to go back. Thank you all for providing us a memorable stay in Barcelona.

Experience added by Borghild Fiskaa, Jul 09.

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MotoGP Catalunya Circuit de Montmeló

The Motorcycling World Championship comes to Barcelona with the thrilling Gran Premi de Catalunya this next weekend June 12th-14th. Come along with your friends or relatives to encourage your favourite riders.

The Catalunya Moto GP is one of the most popular of the World MotoGP Championship. Held at the Circuit de Catalunya, in Montmeló near Barcelona, it attracts holidaymakers and race fans alike. Drawing crowds of 100,000 the atmosphere is always electric.

World Moto GP 2009 has already visited Qatar, Japan, Jerez, Le Mans and the Italian Mugello and this weekend will be in Barcelona, before going to the Dutch Assen.

The Circuit has seventeen grandstands, three of which are under cover, and offers plenty of services for an unforgettable stay.

The Catalan Grand Prix features also twenty giant screens, so that you enjoy a live-experience and don’t miss a detail of the race. Giant screens are viewable from everywhere in the public areas, even the pelouse.

How to get to Circuit de Catalunya Montmeló:

• Sagalés Bus: The coach company Sagalés and the Circuit have arranged a service to take spectators to the Circuit by coach during the Grand Prix. Coaches leave from downtown Barcelona, at the junction between Passeig de Sant Joan and Diputació St., and arrive at the Circuit’s East Area. www.sagales.com
• RENFE trains: During the Grand Prix days, thousands of passengers stop at the Montmeló railway station, which offers a more completed service during the rush hours. There is a 20-minute walk from the railway station to the Circuit. www.renfe.es

In order to enjoy the Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix and have a nice day at the Circuit, we recommend you to wear sunglasses, suntan oil, cup and comfortable shoes. More info at Circuit de Catalunya Official Website.

Our nine centrally located hotels in Barcelona offer you a fantastic choice for your stay in the city. Take advantage of our summer rates and relax at the terraces and swimmingpools before and after the MotoGP. All our staff will be happy to assist you on your booking and providing information about Gran Premi Catalunya MotoGP. Other reasons to choose Barcelona are the 5km of beaches in the city and the fantastic cultural offer of the Catalan capital.

Núñez i Navarro Hotels. Barcelona, always.

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