Hotel Jazz

This one of the best hotels for families in Barcelona. Friendly, warm and personable, the Jazz is casual yet classy and above all its stellar location is unbeatable. It's next door to Plaza Catalunya, close to the Raval and the rest of the Old City and a stone's throw from La Rambla and Rambla Catalunya (more elegant high end shopping). It's also two steps away from the metro, although you can pretty much walk anywhere in the city from the hotel (with a few exceptions). Their pool on the 8th floor is perfect for an afternoon swim with the family and a nice chill out session (the solarium is open until 10pm).