Arts Ritz Carlton Barcelona (Catalonia) Hotel - Reviews and Rates

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So this is a lot of reading for 1 day. I know. It's a lot of writing, but I've been so busy that we haven't gotten to the internet to write in some time and we have some extra time now so I'm catching up. If you are still reading, thanks. If not, you don't know that I now think less of you. HAHA. Barcelona is amazing. One of my favorite cities yet. It has everything that a city needs to be great. Unique culture and food, fascinating history and sights (SAGRADA FAMILIA), kind people, a fun, sa...

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BEAUTIFUL BARCELONA!

WOW...THIS IS NICE...ILONA'S GONE TO BED AND I'M ALL ALONE WIYH YOU GUYS! AS THE LITTLE DOG SAYS IN THAT MARIA SHIRAPOVA ADD FOR CANNON CAMERAS...THIS IS NICE ....THIS WORKS FOR ME...THE CITY REAKS OF HISTORY AND NOT SO MUCH THE SAD KIND...8TH CENTURY TIL TODAY...IT�S ALL HERE AND THE PEOPLE SMILE!...THE WEATHER HAS BEEN GREAT...72F FOR 3 DAZE AND WE'VE DONE 30 MILES EASILY...9 HOURS A DAY AND JUST MADE A DENT....WE'LL HAVE TO RETURN TO DO JUSTICE...CAN BE DONE ON A BUDGET TOO... NOT AT THE R...

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BOWING OUT OF BARCELONA

ALOHA ALL... CONTINUING FROM LAST NIGHT...HERE ARE A FEW MORE SNAPS...WE'RE NOT TAKING TOO MANY SHOTS OF BUILDINGS...BETTER ONES IN BOOKS...WE DEPART FOR THE BIG APPLE TOMORROW MORNING EARLY...BOO...WE DON'T REALLY LIKE THE EARLY DAZE AS MUCH AS WE DID BEFORE....IT'LL BE A FULL DAY OF TRAVEL THROUGH LONDON TO NYC...WE'LL SEE FRIENDS THERE TOO...RIGHT ANNE?...WILL SEE SOME SHOWS AND SUPPORT THE ECONOMY IN GENERAL... NEW YORK IS A BIG STOP...10 DAZE AND VERY MUCH TO SEE AND DO...SAME LANGUAGE T...

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BUDDY'S BARCELONA

HEY GUYS....BUDDY HERE SORRY TO BE OUT OF TOUCH BUT THERE HAS BEEN A LOT ON THE CALENDAR...YOU HAVE NO IDEA BUT I'LL CLUE YOU IN ON ALL THE GORY DETAILS LATER....HAD A LITTLE THING WITH SCOTT AND ILONA BUT THAT BLEW OVER AS WE TRAVELED AND THE BUDDY MAGIC FOUND IT'S GROOVE....WHO KNEW THAT A STUPID MINI BAR AND A FEW ADULT FEATURES COULD RUN UP THAT KIND OF TAB!....ANYWAY,THE AGREEMENT IS THAT I GO EVERYWHERE WITH THEM OR I'M OUT OF THE ROOM WHENEVER THEY'RE NOT THERE....CRAMPS ONES STYLE SOM...

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The next morning, we had breakfast at the hotel. Of all the things to have in a breakfast buffet, there was s mall bowl of orange salmon caviar. I took the opportunity to show my mother something I had learned at the Cordon Bleu. I made a plate of smoked salmon, scrambled eggs and caviar. It's a phenomenal combination if you ever happen to wake up and find this unique combination of ingredients in our refrigerator. Afterwards, we strolled the shopping areas, but then had to leave a bit early ...

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Historical Traveler Reviews of Arts Ritz Carlton Barcelona

Fab Fab Fab

from A TripAdvisor Member

We stayed at Hotel Arts over New Year. I would recommend this hotel to anyone (who can afford it - its not cheap!) The rooms are beautiful and the bathrooms are absolutely gorgeous (am trying to persuade my husband that we need a bathroom exactly the same at home!!!) The staff could not do enough for you - even escorting you to the ladies when you asked where "the little girls room" was. On the down side, the drinks in the bars are very expensive, but probably only to be expected in an hotel of this class. And because you tend to put them "on the room" it can mount up (as we found out!!) Highly recommended.

Amazing views of the city and beach

from A TripAdvisor Member

Probably the best hotel in Barcelona. My husband and I have stayed here several times. However, we were there over New Year and the hotel defiinitely had trouble coping with the number of guests. Depite this the Club Lounge staff did do their best to cope. We will return in the summer when it's not as frenetic. Amazing views of the City and the beach.

Very stylish hotel

from McBoot

This is one of the most stylish hotels I have been to. The room I stayed in was vast and very well designed. The public areas and bars are similarly impressive. Outstanding.

Horrible experience at Hotel Arts

from A TripAdvisor Member

My husband I decided to treat ourselves after a 12 day Med cruise and booked 2 nights at the Hotel Arts which is managed by the Ritz Carlton. From our past experiences at the Ritz, we thought this would be a very relaxing end to our tip. It was far from it. From check-in to the restaurants, pool, room service and overall attitude of the staff, this must be the stepchild of the Ritz Carlton group. Not only were the staff extremely rude, but would not even respond to any questions because "that is not their job". It was around 6pm that our room was finally ready, and although check-in is at 3pm, the staff informed us (and about 100 other guests), that guests that were suppose to checkout that day decided to stay late nad they couldn't do anything about it. If you ask for a manager, good luck if it is over a weekend. For 2 days, no manager was on duty and after writing a letter to the hotel, no response has been received in over 6 weeks. If you are thinking about this hotel for any reason, think again. You would be better off staying in a 3 star than wasting 400 euro a night on this property.

Lovely Hotel, Great Location

from MarylandTravelers

We stayed at the hotel in August 2003 and we were very impressed. The lobby is beautiful and our room overlooking the water was lovely and spacious--especially for Europe. The hotel is right near Port Olympico and has a beach, several shops, and numerous restaurants across the street. Overall, the staff went out of its way to be attentive. One one night we had a rude and inattentive waitress at the Marina restaurant and we complained to the restaurant manager. He immediately resolved the situation and apologized profusely. Overall, we enjoyed the hotel and would return.

Poorest Service Vastly Understaffed Hotel

from A TripAdvisor Member

If you are looking for service, forget this hotel. It is so severely understaffed, phones are seldom answered, by either the front desk, concierge, manager offices or operator...service standards are poor..condidtion and upkeep of rooms is substandard. Worst of all, all management does, when you can actually reach them after trying for hours, is pay lip service. Management neither cares enough to take care of guest concerns nor is it serious about servicing clients. I have to seriously question the criteria used by the American Hospitality Institute in granting this hotel 5 stars. It deserves far less.Unless you like agravation and frustration, avoid this hotel, there is bound to be a place in Barcelona where staff cares enough to take proper care of its guests. Nice building...but operation is rotten at its core...

Fabulous

from kunphuzn

Just spent 3 days at the Arts in Barcelona and cannot wait to return.

Even after the fiasco of Iberia Airlines losing our luggage for a full day (and we had not carried on anything!!) the experience at The Arts was one of my fondest in all my travels.

The staff, WOW! The conceriege made numerous calls to try and track down our bags, the front desk staff was probably the most courteous I have dealt with, ever and the hotel itself was beautiful.

Originally I was going to stay at the LeMeridien however due to reviews regarding the crowds on Las Ramblas, I was ecstatic that I had switched to The Arts. After visiting Les Ramblas and the Le Meridien, I would have been MISERABLE!! The Arts location is perfect.

I had a view of both the meditteranian and the city itself from my 19th floor room. The room was very, very large and I now know how I want to remodel my shower. I must say that the Hotel Arts has the best shower I have ever been in. I miss it still.......

I cannot recommend this hotel enough. Plus, definately spend some time at the pool where you will be waited on hand and foot. Nirvana!!!

Expected a little more from a Ritz managed hotel

from clueless20

Beautiful hotel with great service. Wonderful 24-hr fitness facility. A few complaints tho... twice we had no hot water and the beds were so soft we couldn't sleep the first night (we could feel the springs pressed up against us). We called the front desk the next morning and asked if something could be done to make the beds more comfortable. A short while later, two men showed up with wooden boards, which they placed under the beds. The beds were slightly more comfortable, but we still had trouble sleeping.

Excellent place to stay

from VivaLaFrance

The hotel is lovely and the service is impeccable. We had a beautiful view from our 12th floor corner room. Not a good area for restaurants, but cabs are plentiful and it's a short walk to the metro.

Luxury at it's Finest

from A TripAdvisor Member

From the moment we stepped into the Hotel Arts until we left four days later...we were treated like the most important people in the hotel. The staff goes out of it's way to accomodate each and every request...with a smile and "It's my Pleasure". Beautiful setting, wonderful staff, lovely hotel. We would stay again and again!

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Amazing views of the city and beach

Very stylish hotel

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Lovely Hotel, Great Location

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