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Stay here for a Barcelona trip that combines cultural sightseeing with beach time, using the waterfront location beside Port Olímpic as your base.

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Look at Gehry's Peix sculpture in daylight to see how sunlight on its steel surface creates the impression of shimmering fish scales.

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Consider the Horizon Suite for its open layout, checking the translucent bathroom panels before booking if visual privacy matters to you.

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Book accommodation with Club access if you want the lounge, since Marriott Bonvoy Elite status alone does not include entry here.

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Hotel Arts Barcelona

Hotel Arts Barcelona rises beside Port Olímpic, with Frank Gehry's golden Peix sculpture at its feet and the Mediterranean beyond. The steel-and-glass tower belongs to the waterfront shaped by Barcelona's Olympic transformation. Its outlook is unmistakably coastal: boats in the marina, beaches on either side, and the city stretching inland. Managed by The Ritz-Carlton, the hotel combines this high-rise setting with landscaped gardens, outdoor pools, and dining rooted in the Mediterranean.

Bruce Graham of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed the tower, whose white exterior steelwork and diagonal braces give it a visible structural frame. The neighboring Mapfre tower creates a second vertical marker at the port. Below, Gehry's sculpture takes a different approach to metal: interwoven stainless-steel strips catch the sunlight, producing the impression of golden scales. The contrast between the tower's grid and the sculpture's curves gives the hotel one of Barcelona's most recognizable settings.

Luxury
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Rooms

  • 432 432

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gourmet Restaurant Gourmet Restaurant
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Hotel Arts Barcelona

Landscape Room
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Landscape Room

484 sqft
From 469 USD

The king-bed layout has a long sofa and small table along the window wall. Cream fabrics and textured headboards contrast with blue cushions and patterned...

Scenic Room
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Scenic Room

484 sqft
From 568 USD

Broad windows frame the view beside a sitting area in cream fabrics and blue accents. A long sofa and small round table stand by the...

Panorama City View Room
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Panorama City View Room

484 sqft
From 621 USD

Wide windows overlook Barcelona’s streets and hills. In the king-bed room, a cushioned window sofa faces a round table. The double-bed layout has patterned armchairs...

Panorama Sea View Room
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Panorama Sea View Room

430–538 sqft
From 631 USD

The sitting area extends along the window wall. In the king-bed layout, a cushioned sofa faces the glass; the double-bed room has patterned armchairs. Pale...

Seascape Seafront Room
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Seascape Seafront Room

484–646 sqft
From 748 USD

In the king-bed room, corner windows wrap around a long cushioned sofa. A small table and patterned armchair stand beside the glass. Cream fabrics, pale...

Club Deluxe Room
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Club Deluxe Room

484 sqft
From 976 USD

In the king-bed layout, a window sofa, small table and upholstered chair make a sitting area within the bedroom. A wide cream headboard has a...

Bi-Level Loft Penthouse Suite
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Bi-Level Loft Penthouse Suite

1,291 sqft
From 1’023 USD

A glass-topped desk and a separate dining table occupy the living room, beside large windows and furniture by Jaime Tresserra. The lounge has pale sofas...

Skyline City View Suite
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Skyline City View Suite

861 sqft
From 1’050 USD

In the king-bed suite, corner windows frame the Sagrada Familia and the city. The glass extends along both the bedroom and living room. A curved...

City View Penthouse Suite
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City View Penthouse Suite

1,614 sqft
From 1’146 USD

Large windows face the city from the living and dining rooms, furnished by Jaime Tresserra. Pale padded seats stand beside wooden cabinets, with a separate...

Horizon Seafront Suite
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Horizon Seafront Suite

861 sqft
From 1’468 USD

Windows wrap around the corner bedroom and extend into the living room. In the lounge, a curved sofa and colorful armchairs face low green tables....

Club Upper Floor Suite
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Club Upper Floor Suite

775–861 sqft
From 1’715 USD

Corner windows run through the bedroom and living room in the king-bed layout. Pale wood and green stone link the two spaces, with panels between...

2 Bedroom Penthouse
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2 Bedroom Penthouse

2,150 sqft
From 1’885 USD

Large windows run beside the seating in the living room and dining area. Pale sofas and a wooden cabinet fill the lounge. Each bedroom has...

3 Bedroom Penthouse
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3 Bedroom Penthouse

2,905 sqft
From 2’932 USD

Large windows extend around the living room and formal dining area. Pale sofas surround a low wooden table, with an armchair beside the glass. An...

Royal Penthouse
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Royal Penthouse

4,306 sqft
From 15’488 USD

The penthouse spans the 42nd and 43rd floors, with broad windows around the lower level. Pale sofas and low tables fill the living room beside...

Mediterranean Club Suite
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Mediterranean Club Suite

1,991 sqft
From 17’264 USD

Large windows face the Mediterranean from separate living and dining rooms. Beside the dining space, the pantry has a mini fridge and facilities for making...

Arts Club Suite
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Arts Club Suite

2,260 sqft
From 18’511 USD

Art panels and sculptural furnishings give the living spaces their individual character. A curved pale sofa faces low tables, with blue and ochre armchairs beside...

The hotel has 432 guest rooms and suites, with rooms starting at 45 square meters. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sea, city, or combined views. Handcrafted headboards by Lorena Canals bring color and texture into the bedrooms, while curved furnishings and geometric details echo the Mediterranean setting. Marble bathrooms have separate shower cubicles, and bedside controls operate lighting and blinds.

The 80-square-meter Skyline City View and Horizon Sea View suites occupy corners of the tower. Their open layouts connect sleeping and living areas, with dressing space, a drinks bar, and green-marble bathrooms. The Arts Suite extends to 210 square meters and has clearly divided day and night areas: a lounge, dining area, kitchen, king bedroom, and walk-in dressing room. Its bathroom contains a private sauna. An adjoining room can be arranged for families.

The Club adds a lounge and dedicated concierge to a room or suite stay. Access must form part of the booked accommodation; it is not automatic with Marriott Bonvoy Elite status. Club guests have a dedicated arrival and check-in experience, and the concierge handles arrangements such as restaurant reservations and excursions.

Food is presented throughout the day, beginning with breakfast and continuing through snacks, afternoon tea, savory bites, and desserts. The lounge provides a place to eat or sit outside the guest room, with service from a Club team.

Enoteca Paco Pérez holds two Michelin stars. Pérez brings the Costa Brava to Barcelona through cooking shaped by Llançà and the Mar d'Amunt, drawing on fish and shellfish alongside produce from gardens and mountains. Seasonal tasting menus give this approach a sustained expression, with the combinations changing according to the ingredients available. Wine is central to the experience, with a cellar of more than 700 labels.

The dining room uses white tones and pale wood, and its terrace looks toward the Olympic port. The kitchen works with small and medium-sized producers, including collaborations on wine and olive oil. K22 Bonesvalls, developed with Alemany i Corrio in the Penedès, is one such connection. These relationships give the menu a regional foundation without restricting it to traditional dishes. Reservations are made for Enoteca itself, separately from the hotel stay.

Marina Coastal Club brings the hotel's outdoor restaurant and two swimming pools together across more than 1,500 square meters. Marina Coastal Food serves seafood and Mediterranean dishes inspired by tapas, with plates intended for sharing. Palm trees frame its open-air terrace, which looks toward the sea and Gehry's sculpture.

The Marina Family Pool welcomes children and adults, while the Gehry Pool is an adults-only infinity pool. Both operate during the summer season and are reserved for hotel guests. Food and drinks can be served by the family pool, with salads, juices, and cocktails among the choices. The pools belong to the hotel grounds, distinct from the public beaches nearby.

Inside, Bites & Sips serves coffee, light food, and relaxed meals from morning into the evening. Later, drinks and small plates become its focus. The hotel also serves a continental breakfast buffet with sweet and savory choices. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Arts Wellness offers facials, body massage, and couples massage, using Alqvimia and Swiss Perfection skincare. Reservations are required for treatments. The fitness center is available to hotel guests around the clock, with cardio machines, free weights, and strength-training equipment.

Arts Kids introduces younger guests to the hotel through Frankie the Whale, its Mediterranean-inspired character. Activities include a questionnaire whose answers can be found around the property or by speaking with the hotel team. Children's menus come with drawing books, and family activities can be arranged on request. The program brings play into the stay through meals, room touches, and shared activities.

Somorrostro and Nova Icària beaches flank Port Olímpic. Nova Icària lies to the east, with beach volleyball, a children's play area, and adapted showers and public toilets. Its loungers and umbrellas are rented separately. The municipal sailing center offers instructor-led dinghy sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing, with advance reservations. These are waterfront activities outside the hotel, and water conditions govern time at sea.

On the other side of the marina, the shoreline leads toward Barceloneta. The waterfront's promenades, restaurants, and sailing facilities make the immediate neighborhood different from the streets around Passeig de Gràcia. The hotel sits at this meeting point of the Olympic district and the coast, with the city's older quarters inland.

Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica is the nearby metro station on Line 4. The line also serves Barceloneta, Jaume I, and Passeig de Gràcia, connecting the waterfront with several central districts. Taxis provide a road alternative for journeys across the city, including trips to the Sagrada Família or onward to the railway stations.

Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 20 kilometers from the hotel. Private car transfers require an advance reservation, and the hotel does not run an airport shuttle. Journey times depend on traffic. On-site parking and valet service are available for guests arriving by car. Barcelona Sants serves regional and long-distance rail arrivals, with the final transfer continuing to the hotel's address on Carrer de la Marina.

Mobility-accessible rooms are available, with features including roll-in showers and bathroom grab rails. The hotel lists accessible routes to its restaurants, fitness center, spa, and pool entrance.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Children receive a drawing book with their restaurant menu, giving younger diners a table activity to enjoy during the family meal.

Enoteca combines seafood with meat and vegetables, letting diners explore both coastal and inland ingredients within a single Mediterranean tasting menu.

Arts Catering can serve events elsewhere in Barcelona, allowing you to use the hotel's culinary team while celebrating at another city venue.

Location of Hotel Arts Barcelona

Carrer de la Marina 19-21, Ciutat Vella, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

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What to Know About Hotel Arts Barcelona

Who should stay at Hotel Arts Barcelona?

Hotel Arts Barcelona is best for travellers who want a luxury beach-and-city hotel with Ritz-Carlton service, Mediterranean views, outdoor pools, spa, Club Lounge, strong dining, and a location by the Olympic Port. It is less ideal for guests who want a quiet historic-lane hotel, immediate Gothic Quarter walkability, or a small boutique atmosphere. For a polished urban resort in Barcelona, it is one of the city's most compelling choices.

Is Hotel Arts Barcelona good for couples?

Yes. Hotel Arts Barcelona is strong for couples who want sea views, spa time, beach walks, cocktails, fine dining, and a luxury hotel that feels more open and resort-like than a central boutique property. For the most romantic stay, prioritize a sea-view room or suite, plan time at 43 The Spa, and consider Enoteca Paco Pérez for one special dinner. The waterfront setting makes the hotel feel different from the classic old-city Barcelona stay.

Is Hotel Arts Barcelona good for families?

Yes. Hotel Arts Barcelona can be very good for families because it offers larger room and suite options, duplex apartments, outdoor pools, beach access, children's recreation, 24-hour room service, and the Club Lounge option for a smoother daily routine. Families should choose the category carefully. A simple room may work for a short stay, but suites, apartments, or Club-level layouts usually make Barcelona easier with children.

Is Enoteca Paco Pérez at Hotel Arts Barcelona worth it?

Yes. Enoteca Paco Pérez is worth planning for if you want one of Barcelona's top fine-dining experiences inside your hotel. The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and focuses on contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, seasonal produce, and a 700-label wine list. It is best for a serious dinner, anniversary, culinary-focused trip, or a night when you want the hotel to deliver Barcelona at a high gastronomic level. For a more relaxed meal, Marina Coastal Club or Bites will feel easier.

What restaurants are at Hotel Arts Barcelona?

Hotel Arts Barcelona has several dining venues, including Enoteca Paco Pérez, Marina Coastal Club, The Pantry, P41 Bar & Coctelarium, Lokal, and Bites. The range runs from two-star Michelin Mediterranean dining to relaxed coastal meals and cocktails. This variety is one of the reasons the hotel works for longer stays. Guests can have a destination dinner, an easy poolside meal, a cocktail evening, or a casual breakfast without the hotel feeling one-dimensional.

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