The highest building in Barcelona? It’s the five-star, 43-storey Hotel Arts. At the top floor of this seaside beacon of luxury is 43 The Spa. For rarefied pampering with a view to match, the spa’s signature 43 Sea Experience allows the body to unwind while the mind and spirit soar. That guests can have a gorgeous al fresco lunch several floors down just minutes after … or take a stroll along the beach … or hit the far humbler but nonetheless inviting neighbourhood bars in nearby Barceloneta … or hop the Metro/hail a cab for more decidedly Barcelonan delights adds dreamy depth to such splendorous me-time.
43 The Spa
Open-air terraces with sweeping views of city and sea, eight treatment suites, hydrotherapy pools, saunas and steam baths (all with awesome views) augmented by an extensive menu of treatments a la Spanish skincare brand Natura Bissé: I adored every moment of my visit to 43 The Spa. Upping the indulgence to another level all together, signing up for the 43 Sea Experience treatment let all that fine living seep in and really do its magic over a restful hour and 20 minutes massage combining various chiropractic techniques, pressure, stretching manoeuvres and aromatherapy precious oils to stimulate the senses and deeply relax the entire body. My therapist Anita was a total champ, by the way!
Marina
Near the pool in a garden setting – with views of the Med and Frank Gehry’s iconic fish stature – Hotel’s seasonal restaurant, Marina, is “the star of the summer” offering light, informal meals for outdoor dining. A post-treatment lunch was just the thing to ease back to a more grounded reality. A rather frisky menu features fun dishes like fried nori, nachos with guacamole and lobster, guava cheesecake as well as a range of fresh seafood dishes, salads, gazpachos, and pizzas from a wood-fired oven. There’s a great assortment of wine, cocktails and smoothies too!
I didn’t check in at the hotel. So I can’t comment on Hotel Arts’ rooms and suites. But if my time at the spa followed by such a pleasant lunch serves as an indication, I can only expect a sumptuous stay is in order for its fortunate guests.
Hotel Arts Barcelona is located at Carrer de la Marina, 19-21, 08005. Find out more at hotelartsbarcelona.com.
More to come! Gracias for reading tikichris.
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