Barcelona · La Rambla · Spain
Hotel 1898
Indoor heated pool & Rooftop plunge pool · best Late afternoon
Pool score
5.0/10
Meta rating
93/100
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
5.0/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 5.0/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 5.0/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 5.0/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 5.0/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 5.0/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
93/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6★ | 3,205 | 58% | 54/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.7★ | 7,032 | 42% | 39/100 |
Editor's note
Hotel 1898 offers guests both an indoor heated pool and a rooftop plunge pool. The indoor pool, part of the spa area, is described as warm and clean, featuring hydro-massage loungers, making it a good spot for relaxation after sightseeing. The rooftop pool, while not extensively detailed, provides a refreshing dip with food and drink service available from the rooftop terrace.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 2
- Size
- Small (<50 m²)
- View
- Skyline
- Setting
- Rooftop · Indoor + outdoor
- Heated
- Yes
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- Yes
- Amenities
- Jacuzzi · Poolside food
- Adults only
- No
Only facts confirmed by 2+ sources or the hotel's own site are shown
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
It is located in the center of it all. Close to many attractions and food nice bar at the pool on the roof and in the lobby.
The SPA area is wonderful: a warm and very clean pool, hydro-massage loungers, a sauna, and a well-equipped fitness room – perfect for relaxing after a full day of sightseeing.
This one has two; one outdoor, and one indoor, in the vault that now contains the spa. It’s an urban hotel, but one with a decidedly resort-like atmosphere, though incongruously placed on the corner of Pintor Fortuny and La Rambla (Barcelona’s famous market boulevard).
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More from the property
Photos via Google, TripAdvisor and the hotel's own website
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
22 May 2026
Why it's on the list
Historic hotel on La Rambla with a small rooftop pool and city views.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
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