Luisa Sarrias is an Industrial Engineer, project manager, and Director of Engineering at Hotel Arts Barcelona. She has built a solid career in infrastructure management, building maintenance, and the delivery of complex technical projects across highly demanding sectors, ranging from luxury hospitality to healthcare and corporate real estate.
Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles in landmark organizations such as Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, World Trade Center Barcelona, and Hotel Arts Barcelona, combining technical excellence with operational continuity, cost optimization, and service quality.
Dynamic, innovative, and results-driven, she specializes in leading teams and managing projects in complex operational environments. Sustainability and energy efficiency are key pillars of her professional approach. Committed to continuous learning, she actively promotes the adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, to enhance decision-making, improve quality standards, and optimize project delivery times.
Hotel Arts Barcelona is one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic luxury hotels and an internationally recognized benchmark for hospitality, gastronomy, and operational excellence. Designed by architect Bruce Graham and inaugurated for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, it has become a landmark of the city’s skyline thanks to its privileged seafront location and its proximity to Frank Gehry’s renowned sculpture El Peix.
Today, the hotel is undergoing The Re-imagination Journey, an ambitious, large-scale transformation and redesign project aimed at reinforcing its position as a global leader in contemporary luxury. The project combines elegance, innovation, and sustainability, preserving the building’s architectural identity while reimagining its spaces through a Mediterranean-inspired design created by the internationally acclaimed studio Meyer Davis.
Sustainability lies at the heart of this transformation, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, resource optimization, and the integration of new technologies to elevate the guest experience. Home to exceptional dining experiences, including the two-Michelin-starred Enoteca Paco Pérez, Hotel Arts Barcelona continues to evolve, shaping the future of luxury hospitality while remaining true to its legacy of excellence.
