PURPLE is delighted to announce it has been appointed to lead international communications for Hotel Arts Barcelona, Europe’s only artistic urban resort.

Anchored in ‘The Irresistible Composition’, a harmonious blend of art and culture, wellness and vitality, and elevated culinary and bar experiences, Hotel Arts Barcelona embraces the beautiful contradictions that define the city. Here, the rhythm of an urban luxury hotel meets the ease of a beach resort, expansive spaces coexist with a boutique spirit, and outstanding personalised service elevates a property deeply rooted in artistic expression. The hotel offers a refined city stay with a resort lifestyle that balances contrast while honouring history and regeneration. Framed by Frank Gehry’s iconic El Peix, overlooking the sea, the hotel extends Barcelona’s modern, avant-garde vision.

Marking a significant new chapter for the property, the hotel has undergone an extensive 2025 transformation by internationally acclaimed architecture and design studio Meyer Davis, with architecture by GCA Architects. The 432 guestrooms and suites have been reimagined as a living canvas, bringing together contemporary Catalan design, expansive sea views, and a resort-style rhythm.

The hotel offers a refined city stay with a resort lifestyle that balances contrast while honouring history and regeneration. Framed by Frank Gehry’s iconic El Peix and overlooking the sea, the property extends Barcelona’s modern, avant-garde vision.

Image courtesy of Hotel Arts Barcelona