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<title><![CDATA[Ritz-Carlton Arts Barcelona]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Torre del hotel Arts y la torre de mapfre]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[good]]></title>
<link>http://www.trivago.co.uk/barcelona-31965/hotel/ritz-carlton-arts-barcelona-110635/review-o1062840</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Overall this is a good hotel but needs far tighter management. The room was well appointed although the lighting system was absurdly complex. Ultra-comfortable bed<br />and 17th floor afforded a good view of the city. The Marina restaurant was first rate. The reception area is horribly cramped and, on arrival, (room not ready of course) I have had a warmer greeting in bulk standard Holiday Inns. Breakfast on the terrace is super.  Nice garden area with hammocks but sadly poory brought up children are allowed to run amock. Located by the sea, it is quite a long way from the city centre. Expensive for what it is.<br />I am a Marriott silver card holder but apart from a late check-out this seemed not to matter to the slightly dizzy check-in staff.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Asomando detrás de la ballena]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Otra perspectiva]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vista del Hotel ARts]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hotel ritz carlton arts]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hotel y torre mapfre]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avenida del hotel]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Avenida del hotel]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A good hotel well located for visiting Barcelona]]></title>
<link>http://www.trivago.co.uk/barcelona-31965/hotel/ritz-carlton-arts-barcelona-110635/review-o964438</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have stayed in the Hotel Arts on two occassions (most recently early 2008) and have to say it is generally very good. The rooms are extremely well equipped and spacious and the hotel public areas are smart and impressive. On both of my previous stays the hotel staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is well positioned for exploring Barcelona.<br />Certainly if you have the money the Hotel Arts is, in my experience, well worth a visit.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hotel Arts Barcelona]]></title>
<link>http://www.trivago.co.uk/barcelona-31965/hotel/ritz-carlton-arts-barcelona-110635/review-o435912</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[his hotel is very modern and the room/amenities are great. The free breakfast is especially good with a large variety and nice location outside to sit. omes at a price however........ but for a special occasion definitely worth it. Got upgraded to a luxury apartment which totally delivered, sheer luxury.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[An Imposing Monolith]]></title>
<link>http://www.trivago.co.uk/barcelona-31965/hotel/ritz-carlton-arts-barcelona-110635/rating-e63371</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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 include the "spectacular" duplex corner apartments and the ones on the higher floors "must be the world's most architecturally dramatic" rooms.  All rooms have "large windows" and if you are on the right side there are "uninterrupted views" of the sea.  The bathrooms are "all-marble" and "open plan" with "spectacular views". There's a "winter garden" which is a "light-filled" space perfect for coffee in the morning. There's a fitness center which overlooks a "water-filled internal courtyard" and stretches over two floors. But perhaps the most iconic image is the "massive" fish sculpture outside which "defines the beach front".
The hotel rises to " a majestic" 153 metres "above the sea" with 455 rooms and "extraordinary" facilities. It's the first European property for the Ritz Carlton group who "didn't skimp on anything". The pool is "large, beautiful" and has a "private" deck overlooking the sea. Throughout the hotel the furniture is by "some of Spain's most gifted" designers so the atmosphere "could not be more evocative" of Barcelona. The style and ambiance are "distinctive" and Tatler magazine voted it "hotel of the year" in 1997. Despite its size the Hotel Arts is "almost always booked to capacity".]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[And so to bed in Barcelona]]></title>
<link>http://www.trivago.co.uk/barcelona-31965/hotel/ritz-carlton-arts-barcelona-110635/rating-e63025</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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. 58)]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hotel Arts Barcelona -  Ritz Carlton]]></title>
<link>http://www.trivago.co.uk/barcelona-31965/hotel/ritz-carlton-arts-barcelona-110635/rating-e57540</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2006 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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 the gracefull manner in which their "early arrival" was handled. Public areas were decorated "in a contemporary style with subdued colors" and the room's "design and aesthetics" were pleasing with "very good" cleanliness and an array of amenities. The spa and fitness facilities are said to be "attractive" and "well appointed" with various treatment rooms, though the "staff attitude" was unsatisfactory. Restaurant options included "gourmet dishes and wines" as well as a "two-Michelin rated restaurant" and the conference facilities were ample, including a Business Centre which had "state-of-art equipment and services". The hotel is located "a short drive from La Rambla and the port" and is also near the beach.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill in Spain - BARCELONA]]></title>
<link>http://www.trivago.co.uk/barcelona-31965/hotel/ritz-carlton-arts-barcelona-110635/rating-e57039</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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 shame to stay in such luxury when there is so much to see and do in Barcelona!".

His recommendation was: "Very Highly Recommended "]]></description>
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