New York City is a wonderful travel destination for everyone, including couples, solo travelers, groups of friends, and families with kids. There are lots of family-oriented attractions in New York, including art performances, outdoor parks, museums, and historical attractions. Fortunately for parents, there are also some great places to stay in the city that cater to little travelers and offer kid-friendly amenities, menus, and activity programs. So, for your next family trip to NYC, here are the best family-friendly hotels in New York.
TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South
One highly recommended hotel for families in New York is the TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South, which is in Midtown West and near Penn Station. Here you can find rooms that offer bunk beds and also sleeping sofas to accommodate kids. The hotel has offered baby kits and bottle warmers, as well as complimentary coloring books for kids. You’ll also be just a few blocks from all of the exciting attractions in Times Square when you stay here. Your family can also bring your dog up to 25 pounds. Other amenities and offerings onsite include a fitness center, laundry service, and Gastro Bar at 35th that serves all meals with a breakfast buffet and tapas menu.
Ink48, a Kimpton Hotel
Children are also very welcome at Ink48, a Midtown hotel with lovely views of the skyline and Hudson River. The hotel offers welcome gifts to kids and has 222 guest rooms and suites. It’s in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood and has lots to do nearby for families too. Attractions less than a mile away include Times Square, Hudson Yards, and the Javitz Center. This hotel is also pet-friendly with no restrictions or fees, offers bikes to ride around town, has a 24/7 fitness center, and is also home to a spa on the second floor. Make sure to enjoy a meal together at the PRINT Restaurant on the hotel’s ground floor, enjoy daily complimentary coffee and tea service in the morning, and head up to The Press Lounge for an awesome rooftop view of Manhattan.
Loews Regency Hotel New York
The Loews Regency Hotel in New York is an excellent place to stay if you have kids. It’s close to Fifth Avenue, Central Park, and other local landmarks. This hotel has lending libraries, games, childproofing kits, and offers complimentary activity books for kids under 10. Parents can also use the hotel’s car seats, strollers, nightlights, and DVD players stocked with DVDs. Babysitting services are available by making arrangements with concierge, cribs and rollaway beds are available, and children’s menus with healthy food options are available here too. Package deals are offered that include breakfast, parking, and suite upgrades. In total, there are 379 guest rooms, including 58 suites, at this Loews that accommodates long-term stays as well as short visits to New York.
The James New York
If you’re looking to stay in Soho, book a room with your family at The James Hotel on Grand Street between Sixth Avenue and Thompson Street. Kid-friendly options at this hotel include milk and cookies at bedtime, children’s books, board games, coloring books with art supplies, and a rooftop pool with inflatable toys. The hotel also has an onsite art gallery to check out. The James offers a boutique hotel experience and also family suites that are perfect for having a little extra space. The family suites have private foyers to go back and forth between rooms, stocked pantries, two flat screen televisions, and are 660 square feet in size. Jimmy is the onsite restaurant that offers 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline and a rooftop bar. The restaurant opens into the rooftop pool deck in warm weather and is a great place to be for traveling families.
Hotel Beacon
For a more budget-friendly place to stay with your family, look into booking a room at Hotel Beacon on the Upper West Side. It’s set in a residential location, has kitchenettes, and offers suites with separate living and sleeping areas. You’ll just need to hop on the subway to get to Times Square and other popular attractions. There are 270 rooms and suites here, free high-speed internet, and a 24/7 fitness center. The Beacon Bar is a nice place to grab a bite to eat before catching a show at the Beacon Theatre next door, and package deals offer full American breakfasts.
Lowell Hotel
The Lowell Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel that welcomes families in NYC. The concierge here specializes in helping you find family-friendly activities both young children as well as teens. This is a 17-story hotel in a residential neighborhood and close to Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and Madison Avenue. Dining and drinking options are at Marjorelle, Jacques Bar, the Club Room, and the Pembroke Room.
Four Seasons Hotel New York
This Four Seasons hotel is an excellent pick for families because it offers welcome gifts for kids, child-size bathrobes, baby toiletries, and children’s menus in the restaurants. You can also book babysitting services with the hotel for an hourly fee and with 48 hours of notice. The concierge here can help you find family-oriented activities, parents can request items to childproof rooms, and cribs and rollaway beds are available at no extra charge. There’s even a family package deal offered here, as well as a spa with nine treatment rooms, a 24-hour fitness center, and fewer than 12 rooms per floor for a quiet stay.
*Hotel is currently closed with a reopening date of Fall 2024. Check the official website for updates.
