Hotel Arts Barcelona

This Ritz-Carlton property is a Barcelona landmark, renowned for its luxury and its location “where city meets sea.” Jutting 44 floors above the Mediterranean Sea, visitors can spot its glass and steel outline almost anywhere in the city.  

Here, Assurity’s best will enjoy astounding views of the city, beachfront and sea, not to mention luxurious rooms, a rooftop spa, a waterfront swimming pool, an infinity swimming pool, beautiful gardens and five gastronomic restaurants.  

Dining

Barcelona’s Mediterranean climate gives it access to some of the freshest produce and ingredients from land and sea. Its cuisine is as diverse as the city itself, offering traditional Catalan flavors and many international influences, including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese and Japanese.  

Travel bloggers tout Barcelona’s buzzing restaurants and incredible tapas bars and paella, all part of a destination boasting beloved local joints alongside 19 Michelin-starred venues. Its food markets burst with fresh produce and Leaders’ Conference members will visit its best known, the historic Mercat de la Boqueria. 

Culture and Architecture

Barcelona is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage sites. Its rich history blended with modern character makes it an epicenter for art and culture, with more festivals, galleries and museums than one can count. 

Tourists flock to the inspiring buildings of famed native architect, Antoni Gaudí, whose iconic works and influences can be found across the city. Leaders’ Conference attendees will tour Gaudi’s most recognized – yet unfinished work – the breathtaking La Sagrada Familia, a temple dedicated to the Holy Family. The most visited monument in Spain, its construction began in 1882 and is not expected to be finished before 2026. 

Barcelona is also home to a wealth of other architectural styles, from Gothic and Renaissance to Modernism.  

Shopping

Called a shopper’s paradise, Barcelona offers high-end designer boutiques and trendy shops mixed with century-old businesses and local markets. Among its most famous shopping destinations is the exclusive Passeig de Gracia, a boulevard lined with upscale stores, fashion houses and restaurants.