 Property could use a small face lift The common areas looked a bit worn perhaps 1 2 years past their prime but still perfectly acceptable This could also be said for the carpet in the room This is somewhat of picky issue but when you stay at 4 5 5 star hotels you tend to notice all the details Also the area tends to be a bit of a Barcelona party zone with multiple clubers leaving tehe clubs between 5 6 am in the morning Consequently may not be the most family friendly after between 11pm 6am The pool is small and gest crowded and I would not descbie it as kid friendly Those used to staying at Five Star Hotels will be satisfied but now wowed Bottomline I would stay here again in a heartbeat 
 I stayed three nights in a One bedroom Suite with a City View I picked Hotel Arts becuase I m very familar with Ritz Carlton Properties and this was my families first trip to Spain Superb service This is to be expected from a Ritz Carlton property The room size was superb for myself and family two girls 8 and 11 and my wife and was true suite and seperate sitting living area with two bathrooms one full one half The full bathroom was wonderful Very clean with very hot water and superb size pet issue of mine is small bathrooms in 5 star properties The views are truly spectacular and I would bet are some of the best in the city our window view literally framed La Sagrada Familia Although loctaed in Barceloneta I found transport to all the major sites very easy and expect to spend between 10 15 euros for transport to exiample or la Rambla You will find an abudnace of restuarnts to meet varied taste kid friendly vs michieln star Can t beat early morning walks along the beach 