When the end of the year approaches, it is always a good time to reflect and look back. At Hotel Arc La Rambla, we look back with gratitude—and forward with purpose. We close 2025 with many lessons learned, meaningful encounters with travellers from around the world, and small decisions that bring us closer to our ultimate goal: to offer a responsible, welcoming, and deeply connected accommodation experience in Barcelona.
Our goal for 2026 is clear: to continue building a more sustainable and more connected hotel. We want to care for our environment and for those who choose us. That is why sustainability and hospitality will remain the cornerstones of our daily operations.
A certified commitment: Biosphere
Since 2019, Hotel Arc La Rambla has held the Biosphere certification, which recognises our commitment to sustainable development, aligned with the principles set out at the 2015 World Summit on Sustainable Development, the World Charter for Sustainable Tourism +20, and the VEZ 21 initiative.
This certification not only endorses our practices, but also motivates us to improve year after year. Through a management approach focused on the prevention, reduction, and optimisation of the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activity, we work every day to integrate sustainability into every decision.
What we’ve achieved (and will continue improving)
Our commitment goes beyond certifications. At Hotel Arc La Rambla, we actively engage in concrete actions that make a difference:
- We have collaborated with the Associació Contra el Càncer since 2022, supporting health and social well-being initiatives.
- We have supported the Fundació Tot Raval since 2017, strengthening our ties with the local community.
- We promote sustainable travel by encouraging eco-responsible mobility options for our guests.
- We foster respect for history, nature and local communities by connecting our travellers with local culture through our blog and social media.
- We use renewable energy and have modernised our infrastructure with more efficient heating and cooling systems, significantly reducing energy consumption.
- We have implemented an energy-saving system in the rooms, automatically adjusting consumption based on occupancy.
- We have introduced water-saving measures and provide information to guests on best practices to preserve water during their stay.
- We promote recycling and carry out internal actions to reduce waste generation.
- We use refillable dispensers to reduce single-use plastic consumption.
Each of these actions is part of our commitment to more respectful, transparent tourism aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
More connected: with people and with the city
In 2026, beyond strengthening our sustainable policies, we want to be closer to you. This means continuing to offer a warm, professional and attentive service. But it also means actively listening to our guests, understanding their needs, and facilitating authentic experiences that connect with the real Barcelona.
We believe that being a sustainable hotel also means being a human one—caring for everyone around us: our team members, our visitors, and our environment.
Thank you for being part of this journey
We want to thank you for choosing Hotel Arc La Rambla this year. Thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and sharing your journey with us.
Every stay, every recommendation, and every review encourages us to keep moving forward—with the same passion for hospitality and the same commitment to a more sustainable Barcelona.
Happy 2026, from la Rambla in Barcelona
We wish you a new year full of health, joy, and meaningful experiences that care for you and for the world we share.
And if you are thinking of returning to Barcelona, we would be delighted to welcome you again. Right here, in the heart of the city and close to everything, Hotel Arc La Rambla awaits you with open arms.
Book at hotelarclarambla.com/en using the exclusive code ARCBLOG and enjoy a special discount to start 2026 on the right foot.We also invite you to follow us on social media to discover everything we are preparing for the new year. You can find us on Instagram at @arclarambla and on Facebook at Hotel Arc La Rambla.
