Cutting edge arty with stunning views
Towering over Barcelona’s new marina and beachfront area, the Hotel Arts is in a great location for enjoying the harbour and nightlife of the marina village. The beaches are close by and easily accessible. The historic centre of Barcelona with its shopping boulevards, monuments and the cobbled streets of Las Ramblas are about 2 miles away.
Proudly living up to its name, the Hotel Arts is a veritable gallery of artworks from huge murals and modern oil paintings to sculptures created by noted Spanish artisans. The 3D artwork spills outdoors onto the terraces, which have interesting water features set amidst the swimming pool, potted palms and greenery. Frank Gehr’s steel sculpture of a bird continues the art theme over the harbour.
Set in a steel construction which critics either applaud or loathe, this luxury hotel was built for the 1992 Olympics. It is owned and operated by the Ritz-Carlton group who are no strangers to luxury hotel management. The contemporary style runs throughout each of the 513 rooms, suites and apartments which this landmark hotel proudly boasts. High on the Conde Nast Traveller Gold List for 2007 and 2008, this luxury hotel on Barcelona’s waterfront has an outdoor pool, business centre, meeting rooms, luxury spa and fitness centre to keep any guest happy. Smiling Spanish service is offered from the concierge and well-groomed reception staff as well as in the excellent restaurant.
The generously-proportioned guest rooms do not disappoint. Contemporary modern styling is reflected in the tasteful décor and modern light wood furniture, although the attention is stolen by the magnificent views across the harbour and marina. Bathrooms are marble, spacious and have separate showers and twin bowls with ultra-modern swan-neck taps.
Upgrade to a deluxe room at the Hotel Arts and enjoy trying out the electronic control panel for the lighting, blinds and Bang and Olufsen audio-visual systems. Twice daily housekeeping and overnight shoe shining services keep staff busy night and day. The luxury hotel apartments monopolize the very best views, ultra-modern designer interiors and a team of butlers to cater for guests’ every whim.
This is the perfect hotel in Barcelona for those who want a modern luxury hotel with services and amenities to match. The Hotel Arts is in the centre of the action for restaurants and night-life but a mile away, in every sense, from the historic centre of the city.
Luxury duplex apartments with round-the-clock butler service and private chef
Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica
Condé Nast Traveller 2008 & 2007 Gold List