Expert reviews
“This luxurious Ritz-Carlton-owned, 44-story skyscraper overlooks Barcelona from the Port Olímpic, providing stunning views of the Mediterranean, the city, the Sagrada Família, and the mountains beyond.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Barcelona.
“This landmark hotel from the waterfront makeover for the Olympics occupies the lower 33 floors of a 44-story skyscraper and is known for its contemporary art collection.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Barcelona.
“Originally built for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics, this 44-story steel-and-blue-glass exposed-beam skyscraper designed by Bruce Graham on the Mediterranean has become an icon of the city. The views are stunning, either out to the sea, toward the city or in some cases, both.”
“A thoroughly modern-looking five-star hotel positioned right on the beach, the Arts is one of Barcelona’s original luxury hotels. Its traditional attitude makes for excellent service, and its eating and drinking choices are second to none. Public areas are enlivened with original artwork and huge floral displays.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Sea view
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Nice hotel
All you need to know
Rising 44 floors above the Mediterranean, Hotel Arts Barcelona stands as a striking emblem of the city’s modern rebirth. Designed by renowned architect Bruce Graham of the legendary firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the tower was conceptualized for the 1992 Summer Olympics. It played a pivotal role in transforming the city’s post-industrial waterfront into a vibrant, cosmopolitan destination, officially opening its doors in 1994.
The building itself is a masterpiece of high-tech architecture and structural expressionism. Unlike traditional skyscrapers, it features a distinctive external steel skeleton pulled slightly away from the blue glass facade. This innovative “braced megaframe” engineering acts like a rigid tube to resist sea winds, allowing guests inside to feel a unique sensation of being both suspended in the air and firmly grounded.
Right outside, the hotel’s terraced gardens frame one of Barcelona’s most famous pieces of public art: El Peix (The Fish). This monumental, shimmering gold copper sculpture was created by legendary architect Frank Gehry for the ’92 Games. The interplay between Graham’s rigid geometric tower and Gehry’s fluid, organic curves captures the moving Mediterranean light beautifully.
True to its name, the property doubles as a living cultural space, housing over 500 contemporary works by local Catalan artists. Perched at the top, a luxury spa on the 43rd floor offers panoramic views stretching across the skyline and sea, anchoring this historic landmark as a true masterpiece of coastal design.
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Recent guest reviews
11 January 2026
An exceptional hotel
The room was superb extra spacious, with a breathtaking view over the see, the Barceloneta and partly the city.The premises were lavishly decorated and the cleaning of the room would happen even during our night outing, if this was necessary.
The breakfast venue was small for the size and the guests of the hotel and particularly cold. Elderly people were asking blankets over their shoulders and the personel was attending their request. Although the variety and the quality of the food at the boufets was satisfactory, one had to rush and get out as quickly as possible. Maybe this was what the directors of the hotel came up with, to counteract the habit of lingering and playing with cell phones.
9 January 2026
my stay was amaxing
The view is amazing and the breakfast was nice as well. room space is also big as well
just some odour coming from the bathroom but the manager sorted the issue out.
5 January 2026
It was comfortable stay especially having kids and friendly staff and
The staff are great the food options were great the room was comfortable , special thanks to Natalie from the concierge
5 January 2026
nice
large selection and very tasty. very nice service
28 December 2025
Exceptional
The best hotel treatment im my whole life Money worth every penny 10/10 No issues at all
Maybe price quite high But still happy how we treated Highly recommended
27 December 2025
Excellent experience of stay at Hotel Arts Barcelona
It was our family vacation to Barcelona and Hotel Arts Barcelona made it a memorable one. We loved each and every aspect of the hotel. The room was such wonderful that we will remember it for a long time. The staffs were very helpful and always eager to help. Our family loved interacting with them. We also loved the breakfast which had lot of options and here again the staffs were so excellent that we used to enjoy having breakfast. Overall, this was great and life-time experience for us.
Nothing
21 December 2025
Exceptional
Excellent
12 December 2025
it was okay, but I will try somewhere else the next time
very proficient and attentive staff amazing views from the Room
construction noise 2 elevators to get around between rooms and facilities Washing facilities exposed to the room. Lack of privacy in the bathroom due to to the glass panels
8 December 2025
Brilliant stay made all the more special by the staff
A truly exceptional experience.
8 December 2025
best hotel in Barcelona
fantastic service, very big and spacious rooms, one of the best beds I have slept in, great on site restaurant, amazing choice with breakfast buffet
it is currently still being refurbished, so no spa or pool open
28 November 2025
Great Hotel not at its best at the moment
Arts Hotel is being refurbished so not all facilities are open and in particular the breakfast room is small and limited to what used to be.
They did not le me know at the time of booking that the hotel was being refurbished and therefore not at its best, staff is not as it used to be on the days Ritz Carlton was running the hotel and has gone downhill rapidly
18 November 2025
Amazinf stay at hotel Arts Barcelona. The staff are very nice and attentive to details. The breakfast is very fresh and
Everything. Amenities, room, lighting, kindness of the staff
9 November 2025
Very good
Location and service
Outdoor areas being refurbished
8 November 2025
best in town
wonderful place and fantastic staff
3 November 2025
Exceptional
We always stay in hotel Arts when in Barcelona , this time the new design suprised us
Everything was perfect
31 October 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect, from the spacious room to how welcoming everyone is.
Nothing.
31 October 2025
The hotel it's beautiful and clean, Staff so helpful and greeting you every time you see the with b
The hotel it's beautiful and clean, Staff so helpful and greeting you every time you see the with big smile, best hotel and staff 10/10
No thing all perfect
24 October 2025
Great and luxury.
We had a fantastic room with a king-size bed. We were able to stay in this room with a toddler and a baby and still have plenty of room. Besides size, the room's quality is amazing. During our stay, they were renovating the hotel, so some parts were closed, but we wouldn't have even noticed it if we hadn't seen the construction.
Due to construction, the amenities were limited. I wasn't able to find a proper place to work, so I had to work from the lobby. The Internet needs an upgrade.
13 October 2025
The best experience
Location Every thing was exceptional
No thing
23 September 2025
Exceptional
There is nothing I did not like. Super friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic design rooms totally refurbished and very well isolated so no noise at all. One of the best breakfast buffets I have seen in recent years. Top service, probably one of the best 5 star hotels not only in Barcelona or Europe.
Outdoor pool is quite small if there are a lot of people that want to stay outside
21 September 2025
Lovely stay
Very professional staff . Super location with fabulous views
Eating inhoude very expensive
19 September 2025
Fabulous
Clean place with nice beach.
18 September 2025
Higher priced hotel, but location, facilities, service, and rooms were excellent.
Higher priced hotel, but location, facilities, service, and rooms were excellent.
18 September 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect, the hotel is stunning, the location is great, I got free upgrade to a panoramic view room which was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend.
There was nothing I did not like.
16 September 2025
My stay was enjoyable and enriching, filled with memorable experiences and great hospitality.
Was really good
If you provide more Halal food for Muslim guests
8 September 2025
Staff so kind and trained
Place quality
Reception is busy need more desk. Elevators slow and not efficient.
20 August 2025
Beautiful hotel, must stay
The best hotel in Barcelona. We had a lovely stay and definitely will be back. People working here are so friendly and attentive to details. Rooms are beautiful, modern and well equipped.
Reception is not on the ground floor
19 August 2025
Excellent stay and made our holiday special
It’s rare that a hotel really is close to perfect and I think this most definitely is! Everyone was helpful and friendly who worked there and it felt safe and relaxing. The room was incredible- really clean and stylish and the bathroom was such a treat. Location great Pool and pool restaurant was very good. We are keen to come again as it was excellent. Thanks to all staff
17 August 2025
Perfect!
Room comfy bed spacious bathroom
That brkfast was not included
17 August 2025
Amazing hotel!
Amazing place! Beautiful room, delicious breakfast, most professional and helpful personel in whole Barcelona! Can’t wait to come back there!
N/A
17 August 2025
Excellent and will definitely return again
I like the hotel close to the beach and have a nice good view. Staffs are helpful and assist to sort out my reservation. House keeping did an excellent job to keep the room clean. They are also attentive to small details.
The shower cubicle drain is clogged and water cannot drain properly. It flooded to the other bathroom area. I believe the drainage should maintain better form time to time.
14 August 2025
Very good
I can’t say that the hotel is super, but not bad. The breakfast was really good.
14 August 2025
Exceptional
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Hotel ARTS ! The room was spacious and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious, and the view was simply breathtaking. The staff went above and beyond — they were so helpful and even spoiled me with thoughtful surprises throughout my stay. I truly felt cared for in every way. I’m already dreaming about coming back to this beautiful hotel!
11 August 2025
Ready to return for another vacation
Meticulously maintained, great location and security
Nothing
10 August 2025
Exceptional
perfect personalised service special + for maxime
3 August 2025
Exceptional
Amaizing service. A big thank you to the team. A few issues at check in but the team handled it perfectly. The hotel is beautiful. Rooms are very comfortable. Food is is beyond expectations
1 August 2025
Amazing hotel. Great location Gorgeous Pools perfect view woukd highly recommend
The property was gorgeous, clean, bright. Location was perfect. Our room was stunning with a great view. Staff was so genuinely helpful and friendly. Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at.
Food was pricey. Pool menu was not extensive. No kids meal. So if kids are happy and swimming there wasn’t much to buy them to eat.
30 July 2025
Fabulous
Elevators are not enough , and the staff of the hotel use the same elevators with the guests.
23 July 2025
Exceptional
Love everything about Hotel Arts Barcelona, thank you for making it a comfortable stay
23 July 2025
Exceptional
Hats off to the staff who made our stay so comfortable. The staff is very welcoming, speaks different languages and very very friendly. Location is great. The rooms are amazing and very clean , would definitely come back
19 July 2025
Everything was just amazing
Great experience overall
Waiting for the elevators sometimes takes time.
19 July 2025
Spectacular service and staff!
Location, service, amenities, staff
Bathroom by pool could be a little closer, but staff was available to escort one to it.
16 July 2025
Convenient
Very spacious clean and friendly staff
It’s very close to everything don’t need to commute you literally walk
2 July 2025
Excellent at all
Perfect service
The noise of police in the night
28 June 2025
awesome staff prepared baloons and cake for our birthday suprise and the breakfast omg everything is good we just book 1
wow
none
9 June 2025
Exceptional
Fenomenal,brilliant, divine experience. We can’t wait to go back!
8 June 2025
Exceptional
Everything!
The view was a bit limited by some constructions.
6 June 2025
Incredibly satisfying. Very comfortable and amazing staff.
Absolutely everything. Extraordinary 100%
3 June 2025
Excellent stay in arts
Position and services always excellent
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Entertainment & family services
- - Strollers
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property

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12 January 2026
Wonderful luxury, great location, wonderful service - I’ll be back for sure!