Pool score
7.0/10
Meta rating
89/100
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
7.0/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 7.5/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 7.5/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 5.0/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 7.5/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 7.5/10 | 15% |
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
89/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5★ | 4,661 | 58% | 53/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.4★ | 5,973 | 42% | 37/100 |
Editor's note
The Hotel Arts Barcelona boasts a "nice pool area" with a celebrated rooftop pool, offering views of the ocean and the city. Guests enjoy the excellent service and appreciate having multiple restaurants in the area to choose from. The pool functions as a key amenity given the prominent mention of its rooftop location.
Pool facts
Pool facts
- Pools
- 1
- Size
- Medium (50–150 m²)
- View
- Ocean
- Setting
- Rooftop · Outdoor
- Heated
- No
- Saltwater
- No
- Year-round
- No
- Amenities
- Poolside food
- Adults only
- No
Only facts confirmed by 2+ sources or the hotel's own site are shown
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
The pool is nice and relaxing.
We especially enjoyed the rooftop pool.
The hotel also has two outdoor pools, a well-equipped gym and a spectacular spa on the 43rd floor, including a private steam room and sauna.
Gallery
More from the property
Photos via Google, TripAdvisor and the hotel's own website
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
22 May 2026
Why it's on the list
Beachfront resort experience with two of the city's largest hotel pools and year-round heated indoor spa.
Why it's not higher
Pool atmosphere is exceptional but lacks the rooftop drama of the top three.
Sources we used
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