Best for
Stay here for a Barcelona trip that combines cultural sightseeing with beach time, using the waterfront location beside Port Olímpic as your base.
Best for
Stay here for a Barcelona trip that combines cultural sightseeing with beach time, using the waterfront location beside Port Olímpic as your base.
What makes it special
Look at Gehry's Peix sculpture in daylight to see how sunlight on its steel surface creates the impression of shimmering fish scales.
Room to consider
Consider the Horizon Suite for its open layout, checking the translucent bathroom panels before booking if visual privacy matters to you.
Insider tip
Book accommodation with Club access if you want the lounge, since Marriott Bonvoy Elite status alone does not include entry here.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
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.
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 chairs. In the double-bed room, a bedside table sits between separate framed headboards.
The dressing counter has drawers below, with a framed mirror and woven chair alongside. The bathroom has a blue-veined marble vanity with two basins and gold-toned taps. Glass panels divide the bathing space from the bedroom. Long curtains frame the windows, with open shelves and wall lights in the sleeping area.
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...
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 glass in the king-bed design. The double-bed room has patterned armchairs near separate headboards and a central bedside table.
Large framed mirrors sit above the blue-veined marble vanity in the bathroom. Gold-toned taps sit above the two basins, with open shelves below and glass panels around the bathing area. Drawers and shelves provide bedroom storage. Textured headboards and long curtains furnish the sleeping area, with an arched floor light over the table and seats.
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...
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 beside its table. Large textured panels stand behind the beds, above warm-toned padded supports.
A dressing counter has drawers beneath a framed mirror. Blue marble surrounds the bathroom’s two basins, with open shelves below the vanity. Gold-toned fittings and glass panels finish the bathing area. Cream shades and long curtains frame the bedroom windows, alongside blue cushions. An arched reading light extends over the sitting space.
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...
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 headboard panels have a textured wave design, with blue curtains and cushions against cream fabrics. A small table stands between the seating and windows.
The separate dressing counter has drawers, a woven chair and a large framed mirror. Two basins sit in the bathroom’s blue-marble vanity, above open shelves. Gold-toned fittings line the counter, and glass panels divide the bathing space from the bedroom. Shades and long curtains frame the coastal and harbor outlook to the side.
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...
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 wood and textured headboard panels form the bedroom’s soft palette. Blue and mustard cushions add color to the sitting area.
A separate dressing vanity has drawers beneath its counter, with a large framed mirror and woven chair. Blue-veined marble lines the bathroom, alongside two basins and gold-toned fittings. Glass panels divide the bathing area from the bedroom. Curtains and shades cover the wide windows, and a small entrance area has a window of its own.
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...
Food is served five times a day in the lounge.
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 textured panel above it. Blue cushions and a patterned chair back add color to the pale wood and fabrics.
The bathroom combines blue-veined marble with gold-toned fittings, two basins and large mirrors. A freestanding tub and glass panels give the bathing area an open appearance. Full-length curtains frame the bedroom windows, with drawers and open shelves built into the room's furniture.
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...
An indoor staircase leads from the living area to the bedroom above.
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 around a low table, with books and decorative pieces in wooden shelves behind them. The bedroom is separate from the sitting and dining rooms.
A dark padded headboard sits within a broad timber wall panel, beside glass-topped bedside tables. In the bathroom, a marble counter sits beneath tall mirrors. Blue glass panels and gold-toned taps provide detail around the vanity. Pale curtains frame the windows, while a rug surrounds the seating area.
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...
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 sofa, patterned armchairs and low green tables furnish the lounge. Pale wood panels and open shelves line the sitting area, with blue and ochre fabrics against cream upholstery.
A long green-marble dressing vanity extends into the bedroom. Sliding panels and glass screens divide the bathroom, with a freestanding tub against veined stone. Long curtains cover the window walls, and a sculptural pendant hangs above the lounge.
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...
The bedroom is reached by an internal staircase.
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 dining table. The bedroom and its en-suite bathroom sit apart from the lounge.
One bathroom design pairs round mirrors with marble surfaces. Timber headboard panels frame the sleeping area, with long curtains and a cushioned bench beside it. In the living room, open shelves hold books and ornaments near the sofas. A pale rug lies beneath the seats, with glass-topped tables among the wooden furnishings.
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...
The wellness corner and welcome cocktail are included when this suite is booked. They do not come with room upgrades.
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. Open shelves line the wall, with pale wood, cream fabrics and green marble continuing through the rooms.
A long dressing vanity sits between the sleeping and sitting areas, alongside glass and sliding panels. The bathroom has two basins and a deep freestanding tub against veined green marble. Pale curtains cover the broad windows. Above the sofa group, a sculptural ceiling light adds another distinct feature to the lounge.
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....
The lounge serves food five times a day.
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 the sleeping and sitting areas. In the lounge, a curved pale sofa faces small tables beside blue and ochre patterned armchairs.
A long vanity and open shelves furnish the dressing area beside the bedroom. The marble bathroom has a freestanding tub backed by green veined stone. Glass panels surround the bathing space, and floor-length curtains frame the broad windows.
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...
An internal staircase leads to both bedrooms on the upper level.
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 its own en-suite bathroom, with glazed doors opening toward the central landing. A tall window wall extends through both levels.
The bedroom has a dark padded headboard set into a broad timber panel. An upholstered armchair sits beside the window, across from a low wooden cabinet. Marble surrounds the bathroom, with round mirrors above its vanity and a glass shower enclosure beside it. Full-length curtains line the bedroom windows, contrasting with the darker furniture and wooden floor.
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...
The bedrooms are upstairs, reached by an internal staircase.
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 en-suite bathroom adjoins every bedroom. A central landing overlooks the lounge through the open space between the two levels.
One bedroom has a large timber headboard panel, a cushioned bench and full-length curtains. Broad vanities form part of the bathrooms. Designer furnishings continue through the shared rooms, with wooden cabinets along the lounge walls.
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...
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 wooden cabinets. A separate table provides the dining space, and an internal staircase leads to the bedrooms above. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom.
In one bedroom design, a dark padded headboard stands against timber wall panels. Full-length curtains frame the windows, with glass-topped side tables beside the sleeping area. A dark rug contrasts with the wooden furniture.
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...
Food is served five times daily in the lounge, including snacks and desserts.
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 drinks. A walk-in closet sits between the bedroom and bathroom.
Two vanities stand against marble in the bathroom, with a lit makeup mirror beside them. A desk furnishes the bedroom; a sofa, armchair and ottoman form the lounge. The rooms have soundproof windows and their own climate controls, while a touchscreen panel operates features within the suite.
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...
An adjoining bedroom can be added.
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 it. Beyond the lounge, a black oval dining table seats eight. The bedroom has its own sitting area, including a chaise longue and upholstered chair.
Green marble continues through the dining pantry and wet bar. A long dressing vanity leads into the bedroom, and a walk-in closet sits within the private accommodation. The bathroom has two marble basins and a large bathtub beneath broad mirrors. Tall windows frame the sea from the entrance hall and living rooms, while open shelves display ceramic pieces and books.
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.
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.
Carrer de la Marina 19-21, Ciutat Vella, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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