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If you’re looking to plan a family vacation in the near future, then definitely put Boston on your list of possibilities. This New England city is brimming with history and has so many learning opportunities for kids of all ages. There are abundant museums here to explore, as well as live arts and culture performances, lovely outdoor spaces for relaxing, and no shortage of delicious food. Many of the hotels in town also cater towards families and offer child-centric amenities and special deals for parents traveling with kids. Here are our top picks for family-friendly hotels in Boston.
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
This is a four-star Marriott hotel that is on the waterfront and next door to the famous New England Aquarium. It’s easy to take a walk with your family to the nearby Freedom Trail and Faneuil Hall Marketplace as well. At this hotel, families can use a pull-out sofa bed or rollaway bed for little travelers. A buffet breakfast is offered here from $29, Waterline serves traditional New England cuisine, and there’s also a Starbucks onsite. Kids love the indoor pool, which is open daily from 6am to 11pm. Other family-friendly attractions within a mile of this hotel include the Children’s Museum, Museum of Science, Boston Harbor Boat Cruises and Boston Tea Party Ship.
The Westin Copley Place
This Westin hotel is in the heart of Back Bay and near lots of the city’s family-friendly attractions too. Up to two pets per room are welcome at this hotel, which spans 36 floors with 650 rooms and 153 suites. Families enjoy the affordable grab-and-go breakfast here from $10, as well as convenient room amenities like cribs and play yards. Onsite restaurant options include lobby lounge of Bar 10, Ingredients coffeehouse, and Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse. For active families, it also offers a fitness studio with complimentary guided runs and yoga classes.
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Four Seasons is a luxury hotel in Boston that puts families just steps away from the historic Public Garden, the State House, Beacon Hill, and the Freedom Trail. Bristol is the onsite restaurant that serves upscale comfort food, and Lenore Corbley offers a complimentary cookie-making class for kids in the pastry shop. The hotel also offers package deals for families, such as the Teddy Bear Sleepover, Family Escape with an in-room movie and dining credit, and kids’ adventure package where young adventurers can experience the great indoors.
Boston Harbor Hotel
The Boston Harbor Hotel is a welcoming place to stay on the waterfront with 232 guest rooms and suites offering amazing views of the cityscape and harbor. Here you’ll find a 34-slip marina and award-winning dining. The hotel also has a family vacation getaway package that lets guests take 50 percent off a second room and comes with milk and cookies each night. The Kidventures package includes nighttime treats, tickets to the local aquarium or children’s museum, and breakfast for four. Children-focused amenities here include child-size robes, toys, games, cribs, and activity programs.
Taj Boston
The Taj is an award-winning hotel in Boston that is surrounded by art galleries, near the theater district, close to the ice skating rink at Boston Common, and has 273 guest rooms to stay in. There is a Kids @ Taj program here that features an activity passport to encourage little travelers to learn new things and make new memories. Families can also enjoy the classy experience of afternoon tea with live music and contemporary American cuisine at The Café. You’ll only be about five miles from the airport when you stay here, there’s a 24-hour on-call doctor in case of any emergencies, pet amenities for four-legged guests, and babysitting services for children.
The Colonnade Hotel
The Colonnade Hotel exudes modern luxury and has a Kids’ See and Do package, which is one of the best kid-friendly package deals in town with museum tickets and VIP kids welcome gifts at check-in. There’s also a VIP pet program that includes plush dog beds and other pet amenities, as well as a rooftop pool here.
XV Beacon
This boutique hotel offers families a stylish place to stay in Boston that is pet-friendly and ultra-comfortable. Mooo is the onsite steakhouse that serves breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner. All rooms have gas fireplaces, complimentary Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen 4K smart televisions, and a great rooftop deck with views of the Charles River and Beacon Hill.
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
For a modern hotel in nearby Cambridge that overlooks Boston and the scenic Charles River, the Hyatt Regency is a good choice for families. This hotel is just five miles from the airport and near lots of family-centric attractions. Parents with kids can enjoy the indoor saline pool, 24-hour fitness club, walking and biking paths, and hop on the complimentary shuttle to get to all the best Boston attractions. The Zephyr on the Charles restaurant has a kids’ menu and serves a daily breakfast buffet and local New England cuisine.
Mandarin Oriental Boston
This five-star luxury hotel has a Boston Family Adventure package that lets families customize their own historic experience. It also has suites that are perfect for bringing the entire family, a French-inspired bistro for dining, and a lobby lounge that serves afternoon tea.
enVision Hotel Boston
Meanwhile, the enVision Hotel is located near Fenway and has 39 rooms to offer a boutique experience in a residential neighborhood. You’ll also be near Copley Square and lots of museums when you stay here. Families that love baseball enjoy staying here because of the Boston Red Sox Package that includes goodie bags and a pre-loaded Charlie Card. Amenities also include Wii Fit in the fitness center, fresh baked goods at Brew’ens Café, and flat-screen televisions.
Ritz Carlton Boston Common
Stay at the Ritz Carlton Boston Common with your family to take advantage of babysitting services upon request, special pet amenities, and be connected to the Equinox Sports Club with more than 40 sports and fitness options under one roof. Overall, this Ritz Carlton has 193 guestrooms and suites. The hotel overlooks the historic Boston Common, the oldest public park in the country and the start of the Freedom Trail. The onsite Artisan Bistro serves locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, and pets up to 60 pounds are welcome to join their families here.
