APARTHOTEL ARAI 4* SUPERIOR, Barcelona – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Building Apartments
Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior occupies an 18th-century palace in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, featuring restored original elements including 5th-century Roman mosaics, black and white marble floors, and wrought iron arches. The 31 apartments include fully-equipped kitchens, black slate bathrooms with silver pyrite, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private terraces. Some units offer jacuzzis and city views.
Onsite Dining Options
Palosanto tavern serves traditional Spanish tapas including Russian salad, fried eggs with Iberian ham, and croquettes. The restaurant offers dishes based on garden products, meats, and fresh fish. A bar serves Peruvian cuisine, and the terrace at George Orwell Square serves tapas and wines year-round.
Recreation Facilities
The property features an outdoor swimming pool on the terrace, a gym with sauna, and a rooftop terrace with city views. The historic building includes frescoes on the façades and allegorical figures of Music, Painting, Architecture, and Ceramics on the first floor.
Gothic Quarter Location
Located in Ciutat Vella, the hotel is steps from Plaça Sant Jaume, Barcelona Cathedral, Las Ramblas, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Picasso Museum, and El Born neighborhood. Nearby landmarks include Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar (0.5 km), Gothic Quarter (0.5 km), and Aquarium Barcelona (1 km). Narrow alleys and busy streets make parking challenging.
Guest Services
Services include a Guest Relations & Concierge team for personalized attention, a meeting room with 5th-century Roman mosaic for up to 15 participants, and Stay & Dog packages with Trixie brand pet beds, feeders, and toys. The property features hydromassage showers and soundproofed rooms.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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