Arai Aparthotel

I have just got back from a trip to Barcelona with husband and 2 children. We stayed at the Arai aparthotel on a jet2 package. This hotel is gorgeous and I would definitely come back. It is situated in the Gothic district which has the most wonderful charm for the city and much better than the tacky bustle of Le Rambla. It is very central to everything and close to 2 metro stops - Liceu and Jaune 1 making it easy to get around the city. The amenities are perfect, comfy bed, kitchen with everything you need - pans, full size fridge (which is stocked with wine if you want to pay mini bar price but was reasonable), toaster, kettle etc. Bathroom is gorgeous with great shower pressure and white company products. The decor in this hotel really makes it stand out, the pictures do not really do it justice. It smells amazing throughout, daily cleaning if you want it. The hotel staff were very supportive and welcoming. They are quick and efficient. There is a luggage store for final day and checkout was not until noon! Very helpful. Next door is a lovely tapas restaurant which is also a must try. On the roof top there are some gorgeous views of Barcelona and a great place to watch the sun go down with a glass of Cava. There is a pool which was too cold to go in this time of year but in the summer would make a nice addition. Honestly could not fault this place and would consider coming back again.

This is an absolutely gorgeous hotel. We booked two rooms to stay in with our teenage children and couldn't have been happier with our choice. The rooms were unlike anything we've stayed in before, and the location is hard to beat. It's surrounded by delicious places to eat and lovely independent shops. It's a short walk to the seafront and the Rambla. Don't miss the rooftop pool, even if you're not brave enough to go in the water - the views are gorgeous. Can't recommend it highly enough, and hope to be back again soon.

This place is amazing. Staff are helpful and polite . The reception is grand and the whole place smells amazing. Room has everything you need and bed is easy the get a great nights sleep . So quiet where it’s located but just a walk away from everything in Barcelona . Didn’t use the pool on the roof as it’s not heated and it was locked . This is a great base to explore the city

A spectacular hotel in the middle of the Gothic quarter in Barcelona. We were greeted with a positive smile and received a lovely goodbye. Amazing vintage decor with the most comfortable bed ever, the best shower we have ever encountered, with great settings and really good water pressure. The Taxi from the airport took us straight to the front door. An excellent location to walk to many places to visit in Barcelona. We would certainly recommend this hotel and return again in the near future.

Charming hotel in a very convenient location in the Gothic Quarter. Easy to walk anywhere. Metro station not more than 10 minutes by an easy walk. Although it does not have a restaurant, there is one right next door, as well as a coffee shop right across the street. This is an historic building with character, something we deliberately sought. Still, we had both a large bedroom area and living area, which was able to sleep two more adults. The room included a cooktop, refrigerator and microwave. The bathroom had a full tub and a rain shower head high enough for tall guests. The staff were very accommodating and conversant in English.

This is one of my all-time favorite hotels. The accomdations and the service is top tier. It is convenient to all of the food and fun in the Gothic Quarters of Barcelona. My room was fabulous and I love that I could cook in my room if I wanted. All of the staff was so friendly and helpful, which for me makes or breaks any experience for me in the service industry. I had friends who stayed at the hotel and heard the rooms are all unique. I was in Room 54, which is AMAZING! I hope to stay at Hotel Arai again when I return to Barcelona.