BARCELONA, SPAIN--(Marketwired - Apr 30, 2015) - When it comes to travelling with children in Barcelona this summer, Hotel Arts Barcelona has it covered with the launch of its tailor-made Luxury Family Packages , to complement an exciting programme of activities that will entertain the whole family in Barcelona.
Each Luxury Family Package is tailor-made and includes accommodation for the whole family in one of the luxury hotel's superb two or three bedroom duplex apartments. Located on the top ten floors of the hotel, the apartments offer guests generous space and wrap-around windows that look out onto some of the most dramatic views of sea and city.
Each luxury apartment comes with private butler, use of a four-seater MINI Cooper to explore the city and surrounding area, Bugaboo pushchair, in-room apple macbook, and some of them include a telescope to take in the impressive views of the city. There is also a spacious living room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen, as well as the incredible services and facilities of the hotel.
The Barcelona family hotel is ideally located close to all the cultural action of the city center but is also positioned directly on the famous Barcelona beach.
The Concierge at Hotel Arts is also on hand to suggest exciting family friendly tailor-made trips and activities in the city. Children interested in science and nature, the Cosmo Caixa museum is perfect as it features a mini Amazon rain forest, planetarium and offers interactive activities. The Barcelona Aquarium is a family favourite, but chocolate lovers can also visit the Museu de la Xocolata. The Museu Europe d'Art Modern runs artistic workshops for children every other Sunday. The sessions, for ages 5 to 12 years, offer a fun way for children to learn different artistic techniques. And why not take part in a cookery class at Cook and Taste for the whole family?
There are also lots of things you can do for free in Barcelona with children, stroll through one of many lovely parks including the Ciutadella -- one of many lovely parks or just wander around the city feeding the 'little ones' imagination by taking in iconic architectural sights such as Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia or Frank Gehry's Fish Sculpture located at the base of Hotel Arts Barcelona.
Children between the ages of 4 and 12 can also take part in the hotel's kids programme, an engaging and immersive experience that builds upon the adventures of travel through a series of activities. Upon arrival children are made to feel at home with their own personalized check-in colouring-in books, followed by an exciting giant treasure hunt throughout the hotel and its gardens, to find a special prize.
Families can then relax by the hotel's large outdoor heated swimming pool and enjoy an afternoon treat from the poolside ice-cream cart. To keep children and parents entertained the hotel will set-up an outdoor cinema showing classic family friendly films during the warm summer nights. The hotel can assist in securing babysitting facilities so that parents can also relax and enjoy a Natura Bissé spa treatment at the new 43 The Spa .
A choice of dining locations is available to all, from the two Michelin Starred Enoteca, headed up by Paco Perez, Arola, alfresco poolside dining at Marina and Bites all with children's menus. Alternatively Hotel Arts can organize for a picnic on the beach for lunch.
The Luxury Family Package at Hotel Arts Barcelona starts from 1,590EUR per night for a two-bedroom apartment on a b&b basis, includes return airport transfers, private butler, and use of a MINI Cooper and Bugaboo pushchair
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About Hotel Arts Barcelona:
Hotel Arts Barcelona boasts stunning panoramic views from its unique location on the waterfront, in the heart of the city's Olympic Village area. Designed by renowned architect Bruce Graham, Hotel Arts features 44 floors of exposed glass and steel, making it a prominent feature of Barcelona's skyline. The waterfront hotel's 455 rooms and 28 exclusive duplex Apartments feature sleek, modern design complemented by an impressive 20th century collection of works by contemporary Catalan and Spanish artists. The only hotel in Spain featuring two Michelin-starred chefs, Hotel Arts is one of the premier culinary destinations in Barcelona with Enoteca and Arola restaurants. Guests seeking a serene escape may enjoy signature treatments in the 43 The Spa by Natura Bissé. Recognised as one of the top business hotels in Spain, Hotel Arts provides over 3,000 square-feet of function space overlooking the Mediterranean in Arts 41, for board meetings and conferences as well as social events, weddings and celebrations. The hotel offers an additional 24,000 square-feet of function space, with the main meeting space located on the lower ground and second floors.
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 88 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognises outstanding customer service. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com , and for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com . The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (
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