Hotel Arts Barcelona: Gehry’s fish and a Ritz-Carlton address
Hotel Arts Barcelona is a 483-room seafront hotel at Port Olímpic, now operated as a Ritz-Carlton, and it is mid-renovation until June 2027. Frank Gehry’s fish sculpture, Peix, stands beside it. The hotel holds one MICHELIN Key.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 483, including apartments and suites (Michelin listing) |
| Built | 1994, by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, led by Bruce Graham |
| Brand | Ritz-Carlton |
| Dining | Enoteca Paco Pérez (two Michelin stars), Marina Coastal Food, Bites & Sips |
| Wellness | Arts Wellness, 4th floor; two outdoor pools, one adults-only infinity pool |
| Work in progress | Reimagination project in its final phase through June 2027 |
The Peix sculpture
The steel fish sculpture is called Peix in Catalan and was designed by Frank Gehry. You can see it from the hotel’s Gehry Pool area, next to the tower of blue glass and exposed steel above the seafront.
What changed since our first look
Our older text praised a 2006 renovation and a spa called the 43 Spa. The hotel has since been renovated again, with all guest rooms and suites redesigned and public areas, meeting rooms and the spa being reworked in phases. The wellness area is now Arts Wellness. Some indoor and outdoor spaces close temporarily during the work, so confirm what is open when you book.
Dining and pools
Besides the two-star Enoteca Paco Pérez, you get a seafood restaurant with sea views and a casual café and bar. The Gehry breakfast restaurant is temporarily relocated, with a continental buffet. The Family Pool is open to all ages. Room rates are not published on the hotel’s page, so ask for a quote.
The tower is also known for its duplex apartments with art collections, but we could not confirm the current count, so we skip the old figure of 28.
FAQ
How many rooms does Hotel Arts Barcelona have?
483 rooms, including apartments and suites, according to the Michelin Guide listing.
Who designed it?
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, led by Bruce Graham, and it opened in 1994.
Who made the fish sculpture?
Frank Gehry designed Peix, the steel fish beside the hotel.
Is it a Ritz-Carlton?
Yes, the hotel is operated as a Ritz-Carlton property.
Is Hotel Arts Barcelona being renovated?
Yes. Its reimagination project is in its final phase through June 2027, with some spaces partly closed.
Last updated: October 2026.
