Arai occupies the former House of the Four Rivers, a fully restored 18th-century palace in the Gothic Quarter. The name comes off the facade: its sgraffito work carries allegorical figures for the Danube, the Nile, the Ganges and the Plata. It runs 31 apartments and studios rather than conventional rooms, holds Biosphere certification, and belongs to the Derby Hotels Collection.

Palosanto is the in-house neo-tavern, serving tapas and small plates that put classic Catalan cooking against flavours from elsewhere. Its terrace is on George Orwell Square and runs all year. Upstairs, the rooftop terrace is kept for guests, with an unheated pool for the summer and a view over the historic centre.

• 31 apartments and studios in the former House of the Four Rivers, a restored 18th-century palace
• Facade sgraffito depicts the Danube, Nile, Ganges and Plata, which is where the building's name comes from
• Rooftop terrace with an unheated pool, guests only, over the historic centre
• Palosanto: in-house neo-tavern with a year-round terrace on George Orwell Square
• Opposite George Orwell Square; Liceu metro (L3) is the nearest stop
• Biosphere certified; part of the Derby Hotels Collection
• Dogs welcome, with a bed, bowls and treats provided
• Booking direct includes free admission to the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona

Arai is at Carrer d'Avinyó 30, opposite George Orwell Square and deep in the Gothic Quarter, between Las Ramblas, the Cathedral and the port. The hotel points guests to Plaça Sant Jaume, the Cathedral, the Ramblas, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the Picasso Museum and El Born, all walkable, through streets carrying boutiques, antique dealers and craft shops. Liceu, on metro line L3, is the closest stop.

Carrer d'Avinyó, 30

How many rooms does Arai Aparthotel Barcelona have?

31 rooms. It's on Carrer d'Avinyó in the Gothic Quarter, with a rooftop pool and gym.

Does Arai Aparthotel Barcelona have a restaurant?

Yes. Palosanto Tavern runs as the hotel's in-house restaurant and bar.

Is Arai Aparthotel Barcelona sustainably certified?

Yes. It holds BIOSPHERE certification for sustainability.