Created in the former Philippines Tobacco Company Building, Hotel 1898 has 169 colonial-style rooms that harken back to a more genteel time. It offers such amenities as tea time, personal shoppers, silent film classics and a permanent collection of large-format photographs by María Espeus, official photograph of the 1992 Olympic Games. Its roof-top terrace has a heated swimming pool, bar-restaurant with traditional tapas and panoramic views. Located on La Ramba, it is a 10-minute walk to the Gothic Quarter and close to all major attractions.