HotelRitz-Carlton Arts BarcelonaReviews

The "iconographic" Ritz-Carlton Arts Barcelona with its "prime location and incomparable views" consists of a "44-story glass and steel tower" which is accessed via "a private tunnel lined with fountains". It is not only conveniently located near "miles of beautiful beaches" but is also surrounded by a selection of "casinos, nightclubs" and "upscale seafood restaurants". The multilingual, "truly first-rate" staff ensure "impeccable service" at this "predominantly smoke-free" establishment which "specializes in business visitors" during winter and in summer "caters primarily to families and t [more]

The hotel opened in 1994 and has become "Barcelona's landmark hotel" which, despite growing competition, is still the "grandest and most stylish" place to stay. There has recently been a "major" renovation. The "mammoth" golden fish designed by Frank Gehry still sits outside on the seafront and is "as much a symbol" of the city as La Sagrada Familia. Those seeking an "unforgettable" weekend should consider the "opulent" Executive club on the 33rd floor, which offers "pampered" guests access to the "exclusive" lounge with complimentary drinks and "gourmet" food all day. (Daily Mail, 27 Jan pg. [more]

The author states that the exterior of the hotel "looked like another office building" and only at arriving in the lobby, where they were greeted "kindly" and promised assistance, did they "discover the property's upscale ambiance". The "spacious and newly decorated room" which was allocated to them, "delighted" them with its "engaging view of the city" and "many creature comforts." she further describes the room as being " hi-tech, modern and comfortable" and having "luxury oriented touches throughout" as well as "stylish" decor. Also appreciated was the "respectful attitude" of the staff and [more]

In this review, the hotel is described as an "elegant tower" and the room as "spacious [with] a nice view of the sea and the surrounding cityscape". The location was "very close to the Mediterranean" with "tons of restaurants and dance clubs and a casino". The author was very impressed with the "posh bathroom" and the "amenities like minibar, in-room safe, plush bathrobe, etc". He was satisfied with the service, in particular being "able to leave my suitcase with the bellhop for about 16 hours". The only minus was the amount of "gadgetry" to deal with and the fact that it was "almost a s [more]

The Hotel Arts is an "imposing monolith" and the "tallest" building in the city with a "gleaming white" framework with the look of a "scaffold-like skeleton".Visually it is "like a beacon" that lures visitors to the beach area and the marina. One of the biggest attractions of the Arts is "being next to the beach" - it's "away from the traffic" and noise of the city yet "still in the heart" of the metropolis. In short it's somewhere you can "get out of the city without having to leave it". The lobby is furnished by "Barcelona designer Pete Sans" and sets the "contemporary" mood. Room options in [more]