Hotel Arts BarcelonavsFairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Both Hotel Arts Barcelona and Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Arts Barcelona ranks significantly better than Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I. Hotel Arts Barcelona has a TripExpert Score of 96 with recommendations from 19 reviewers like Oyster, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Hotel Arts Barcelona Show All Reviews
Marina 19 - 21, 08005 Barcelona
From $217/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Effortlessly classy rooms feature enormous marble bathrooms and fabulous views, while stunning duplex apartments have their own perks."
Michelin Guide
Star
"Splendid hotel... Arola is renowned for its top quality cuisine."
Frommer's
"The decor is contemporary and the spacious, well-equipped guest rooms have built-in furnishings; generous desk space; and large, sumptuous beds." Full review
Concierge
"This hotel... has a lot to thank for its reputation: the best service in town, world-class restaurants, a Six Senses rooftop spa that's a shrine to pleasure with 43rd-floor views."
Insight Guides
"Its ranking as the hotel with the highest profile on the seafront thas been challenged by the new W hotel, but it is still a favourite with celebs."
DK Eyewitness
"Barcelona’s grande dame five-star hotel is mere steps from the sea, with ample, sumptuous rooms and top-notch eating places. The first-floor, outdoor pool has stunning views."
Star Service
"This gleaming 44-story glass and steel beacon of luxury sits directly on the Olympic harbor across from the Mapfre Tower." Full review
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Nearly all of the staffers speak English and a number of other languages, and they greet even the most difficult request with smiles and a desire to help.
Travel + Leisure
"Stay in this tower of blue glass and steel that rises 44 stories in Port Olímpic (the Olympic Port) with stunning views of the city, water, and Frank Gehry's Fish sculpture." Full review
Afar Magazine
"As the name suggests, this soaring 44-story hotel from the Ritz-Carlton brand, is peppered with high-end artwork...But there’s much more to the hotel than paintings and sculptures." Full review
Wallpaper
"The 30th floor of Barcelona’s Hotel Arts is home to a new suite offering the most dramatic views of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the city." Full review
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Avenida Diagonal 661 - 671, 08028 Barcelona
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This five-star competes effectively with other legendary top-notch hostelries such as El Palace, Claris, and Hotel Arts." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This massive complex includes a vast private garden and a conference hall for up to 2,500 people. The spacious rooms are sumptuously decorated in a contemporary style."
Star Service
"It is one of the largest and most well-rounded hotels in Barcelona, a virtual resort, but its overt commercial tendencies and isolated location scare away most tourists. " Full review
Fodor's
"This skyscraper is an exciting commercial complex as well as a luxury hotel, with sleek, contemporary rooms."
Jetsetter
"A seriously stylish resort, boasting gourmet dining, an impressive fitness center and an award-winning spa." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"An uncompromisingly luxurious urban resort set in 25,000 square metres of landscaped gardens. First-class dining and leisure facilities make for a thoroughly relaxing stay." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This lush garden resort hotel is about 20 minutes from Barcelona’s tourist mayhem—perfect for those seeking serenity now." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Like an ultramodern lighthouse at this southwest gateway to the city, the glass towers of this luxury megahotel hold more than 400 spacious rooms, most with stunning views" Full review