Pool comparison
The two five-star beachfront giants on Barcelona's waterfront. Hotel Arts sits on the Port Olímpic end with a leafy pool deck; the W (the 'sail') anchors Barceloneta with a glass-edged infinity pool over the sea.
Barceloneta
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Pool score 5.0/10 · Meta 89/100
Barceloneta
W Barcelona
Pool score Pool Score pending editorial review · Meta 86/100
Side by side
| Hotel Arts Barcelona | W Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool score | 5.0/10 | Pool Score pending editorial review |
| Meta rating | 89/100 | 86/100 |
| Pool type | Outdoor Pool | Outdoor Pool |
| Setting | — | — |
| View | — | — |
| Size | One pool is a lap pool. | — |
| Best time | Summer | null |
| Heating | Heating not confirmed | Heating not confirmed |
| Season | Season not confirmed | Season not confirmed |
| Guest only | Yes | Yes |
| Day pass | No | No |
| Vibe | Relaxing | null |
| Price from | €620 | €480 |
| Neighborhood | Barceloneta | Barceloneta |
Editor's verdict
Hotel Arts wins on garden pool atmosphere and family feel. The W wins on jaw-drop factor — that infinity pool over the Mediterranean is one of Europe's best urban-beach pools.