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!

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!

Photographic Contest: Barcelona, always!

Núñez i Navarro Hotels launches its first photographic contest “Barcelona, always!” through facebook.

In order to partake in the contest, open to everyone, you only need to become a a fan of Núñez i Navarro Hotels in facebook and post a picture on the wall.

First prize will be a 2-nights stay with breakfast included at U232 Hotel, a fantastic hotel in Eixample downtown Barcelona. Photographer Marie Espeus collaborated on the decoration of the hotel with wonderful pictures of Barcelona in black and white.

Second prize will be a dinner for two people at the magnificent Restaurant H1898, on Las Ramblas of Barcelona, to discover the Tasting Menu featuring the new tapas by our Chef Carles Boronat. A gastronomic proposal featuring delicatessen such as Oxtail cannelloni with morels or Capuccino of Porcini mushrooms with Idiazabal cheese mousse and truffle oil.

You have time until January 29th, 2010 to post your picture. The two pictures that received more votes “I like it” on February 1st, 2010 will be the winners.
The sooner you post your photo, the more votes you can receive. Tell all your friends to become a fan of NN Hotels in facebook and they can vote for your photo!

Click here to access on Photography Contest Guidelines.