PCC is now working with Hotel Arts Barcelona

Hotel Arts Barcelona still leads the way - 28 luxury apartments with the finest views of the city, the two Michelin starred Enoteca restaurant, stylish contemporary rooms and suites and the most sought after beach side location.

Located on the beachfront in the heart of Barcelona’s former Olympic village, Hotel Arts is still regarded as the city’s most iconic hotel, 20 years after it opened.   Designed by the renowned architect Bruce Graham, the hotel is framed by the iconic Frank Gehry ‘Fish’ sculpture giving the hotel its status as one of the leading design icons in the city. The extraordinary hotel exterior design of blue glass and exposed steel is complemented inside by an unrivalled collection of contemporary Catalan and Spanish artists.

Since its launch, Hotel Arts has become a culinary heartland of Barcelona in its own right, leading the way with Enoteca – the two Michelin starred restaurant of Catalan chef Paco Perez.  Inspired by the food and produce of the Mediterranean, Pérez’s innovative cooking brings out the essence of high quality local ingredients, with an emphasis on fish and seafood, complemented with over 700 wines to match. Enoteca is complemented by the more informal Arola tapas restaurant overseen by Sergi Arola as well as Bites restaurant for all day snacks and Frank’s Bar – named after Frank Gehry himself.

The hotel‘s location is ideal, just a short walk from the historic city centre of Barcelona and just 20 minutes by car from the airport. More importantly it is located right between the city’s popular beaches which are buzzing with great restaurants and bars.

Comprising 44 floors, Hotel Arts has 455 rooms and suites all with impressive views across the city. In addition there are 28 breathtaking duplex apartments which occupy the top floors of the hotel, are flooded with natural light and seem to float high above the city and the sea. These exclusive spaces are designed for guests who want to experience the ultimate in individual care and impeccable service. There is also a Club lounge servicing the  club rooms and suites on the 30th – 33rd floors of the hotel.  This creates a hotel within a hotel for guests wanting even more exclusive service, amenities and space.

The spa at Hotel Arts occupies the 42^nd and 43^rd floors of the hotel and offers panoramic views of the sea below. The spa is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, saunas and steam baths, and the gym provides personalised training programs that combine disciplines like Yoga and Pilates with spa treatments, overseen by experienced personal coaches.

Notes to Editors
Hotel Arts Barcelona boasts stunning panoramic views from its unique location on the waterfront, in the heart of the city’s Olympic Village area. Designed by renowned architect Bruce Graham, Hotel Arts features 44 floors of exposed glass and steel, making it a prominent feature of Barcelona’s skyline. The waterfront hotel’s 455 rooms and 28 exclusive duplex Apartments feature sleek, modern design complemented by an impressive 20th century collection of works by contemporary Catalan and Spanish artists. The only hotel in Spain featuring two Michelin-starred chefs, Hotel Arts is one of the premier culinary destinations in Barcelona with Enoteca and Arola restaurants. Guests seeking a serene escape may enjoy signature treatments in the 43rd floor Spa by Six Senses Spas. Recognized as one of the top business hotels in Spain, Hotel Arts provides over 3,000 square-feet of function space overlooking the Mediterranean in Arts 41, for board meetings and conferences as well as social events, weddings and celebrations. The hotel offers an additional 24,000 square-feet of function space, with the main meeting space located on the lower ground and second floors.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 85 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, or visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR)