Best Family Hotels in New York City

Updated: December 22, 2025 • By Santorini Dave

My Favorite Hotels in NYC

• 5-star: Mandarin
• 4-star: Archer • Pendry
• 3-star: citizenM
• For families: Lowell • AKA
• Times Square: Marriott
• Central Park: Lowell • Pierre
• MSG: Renaissance
• Empire State Bldg: Langham
• Lower Manhattan: Crosby
• Financial District: Beekman

NYC Family Hotels – My Advice

• Best “Suites” & Apartments: Finding space in NYC is the hardest part of planning.
  • AKA Times Square and AKA Central Park are the gold standard for luxury “aparthotels” with full kitchens and laundry.
  • Radio City Apartments is my top “hidden gem” for value—older decor, but unbeatable location near Rockefeller Center with real kitchenettes.
  • Hotel Beacon (Upper West Side) offers huge suites with kitchenettes in a residential neighborhood.
• Best Luxury Hotels for Families:
  • The Lowell (Upper East Side) feels like a private townhouse; staff will even set up special amenities for babies.
  • Thompson Central Park has a cool, modern vibe but is steps from the playground at Heckscher Fields.
  • Splurge: The Grand Two Bedroom Suite at The Pierre.
• Best Value/Midrange Hotels:
  • Tryp by Wyndham Times Square South is known for its “Family Rooms” that sleep up to 8 people with bunk beds and two bathrooms—a rarity in NYC.
  • Hotel Edison is a solid, classic Times Square option that often has good rates.
• Neighborhood Strategy:
  • Midtown: Stay here for your first trip if you want to be in the “center of the universe” (Broadway, Times Square, Top of the Rock). Loud and chaotic, but convenient.
  • Upper West Side: The best neighborhood for families. It’s quieter, flanked by two parks (Central and Riverside), home to the Natural History Museum, and has wider sidewalks for strollers.
  • SoHo/Tribeca: Great for teenagers who want cool shopping and cafes, but hotels here are expensive.
• Subway & Strollers:
  • Payment: You no longer need to buy a MetroCard. Tap your credit card or phone (Apple Pay/Google Pay) directly on the OMNY reader at the turnstile. Caps your fares automatically (never pay more than $34/week – per device or card).
  • Strollers: The subway is not stroller-friendly. Many stations lack elevators. If you have a small child, bring a lightweight, collapsible stroller (“umbrella style”) that you can carry down stairs.
• Dining with Kids:
  • Shake Shack (Madison Square Park): The original location. You eat outside in the park while the squirrels run around. And maybe some beer for the parents.
  • Eataly (Flatiron): Loud, chaotic, and delicious. Great for kids because nobody cares if they make noise.
  • Serendipity 3: Famous for “Frrrozen Hot Chocolate.” You must book a reservation weeks in advance.
  • John’s of Bleecker Street: My favorite pizza in NYC. No slices, whole pies only. Cash only.
• Babysitting: Most luxury hotels offer vetted sitting services. If you are in an Airbnb or rental, The Babysitter’s Guild is the oldest and most trusted agency in the city (licensed and insured).

The 15 Best Kid-Friendly Hotels in New York City

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1. Lowell Hotel – luxury

More like a home than a hotel. Generously sized rooms on Upper East Side – close to Central Park, shopping, and Museum Mile. Suites have kitchenettes. Some have terraces and many have working fireplaces. Service is friendly and second to none. Although there is no pool, babysitting services are available, and Central Park is just a block away.

2. Sofitel New York – luxury

The King Suite has a separate bedroom with a king bed with a sofa bed in the living area. Central location near all the Manhattan subway lines. This is one of the best Midtown hotels.

3. Thompson Central Park – luxury

Cartoons playing in the elevator will take you to modern, unique, and spacious rooms and suites. Central Park, Carnegie Hall, and Broadway shows all within walking distance. Great kid-friendly restaurant on-site: Burger Joint.

4. The Langham Fifth Avenue – luxury

The Family Suite with King Bed, Sofa Bed, and Kitchen is probably the most luxurious kid-friendly suite in the city. Great location close to Times Square but just far enough away to escape the chaos. Two short blocks to the Empire State Building.

5. Pendry Manhattan West – luxury

A new hotel in a superb location at the start of the kid-friendly High Line walking path and an easy walk to Madison Square Garden and the trendy shops at Hudson Yards (indoor mall). A starbucks, all-day breakfast diner, and Whole Foods grocery store are steps from the hotel. The one-bedroom corner suites are great for families of 3 to 5.

6. Four Seasons Downtown – luxury

Fantastic suites with views and balconies in Lower Manhattan/Financial District. All the usual family-friendly perks that the Four Seasons is famous for. Nice indoor pool.

7. New York Marriott Marquis – midrange

Located at the center of Times Square, with neon signs, shops, and theaters spread out in every direction. This is as central as it gets. Family connector rooms and one-bedroom suites sleep 4 to 6.

8. Edison Times Square – midrange

Good-value hotel near Times Square, shopping, shows, and subway station. Multiple rooms with different layouts (suite with balcony and separate bedroom & living room, Family Room with 3 queen beds, or Presidential Suite with kitchen, king bed, and 2 sofa beds) are great for families of four or five. Surprisingly good Italian restaurant is just off the lobby. Live music at the hotel’s trendy jazz bar.

9. Hotel Beacon – midrange

Fantastic Upper West Side hotel with one and two-bedroom suites with kitchen. Relaxed location an easy walk from the Museum of Natural History and Central Park.

10. TRYP Times Square – midrange

The Family Room has 2 queen beds, a sofa bed, and a bunk bed – and sleeps 8. Smaller rooms sleep 4 and 6. It’s a 10-minute walk to the Highline, Empire State Building, and Times Square.

11. Sohotel – midrange

The deluxe family rooms have a twin bed and two full beds and can comfortably sleep 5. Great location in Lower Manhattan.

12. M Social Hotel Downtown – midrange

A family-friendly gem in Lower Manhattan. Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, and ferries to the Statue of Liberty are nearby. Subway just out the door. Standard rooms are comfortable and stylish or upgrade to a suite and enjoy extra space with separate sleep and living spaces. Recently refurbished.

13. Shelburne Hotel & Suites – midrange

Quads, one-bedroom suites, and one and two-bedroom apartments in Murray Hill neighborhood. All suites and apartments have full kitchens. An easy walk from Grand Central Station.

14. Radio City Apartments – midrange

One bedroom apartments (family of 4) and two bedroom apartments (family of 5) some with kitchen. Short walk to Times Square and Rockefeller Center.

15. San Carlos Hotel – midrange

Deluxe quads and one bedroom suites (with kitchenettes) sleep families of 4 or 5. Great Midtown East location.

Family Hotels Near Times Square

• New York Marriott Marquis
  Family connector rooms and one-bedroom suites sleep families of 4 to 6. Located in the heart of Times Square.
• AKA Times Square
  One-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with kitchen and washer/dryer. Great location.
• Edison Times Square
  Multiple suites for families of 4 to 7. Fantastic central location.
• Tryp Times Square
  Large family suites. 7-minute walk to Times Square.
• Westin New York at Times Square
  Large rooms and suites. Connecting rooms. 1 minute from Times Square.
• Hilton Garden Inn Times Square
  Walking distance to Times Square but removed enough to get a break from the busyness. Less expensive than the Hilton Times Square but similar quality.
• Courtyard Manhattan Times Square
  Great “budget” hotel for the Times Square area. 10 minutes to Times Square.
• Bayard
  One and two bedroom apartments sleep families of 4 to 6. The Penthouse Apartment With Terrace is particularly roomy. The entire hotel was recently refurbished.

Family Hotels Near Central Park

• Hotel Beacon
  Large 1-bedroom suites, kitchenettes, laundry. Upper West Side, close to park and express subway to Times Square.
• Loews Regency Hotel
  Large 1-bedroom suites with kitchenettes. 3 minutes from Central Park on the Upper East Side.
• Gardens Sonesta ES Suites
  Very popular with families. One and two bedroom suites with kitchens. 10 minutes from central park.
• AKA Central Park
  1 and 2-bedroom suites with full kitchens, living and dining areas. 1 minute to Central Park.

Hotels with Swimming Pools

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Popular Family Hotels in New York City

These are not necessarily the most exciting places to stay, but they are generally good, safe, dependable hotels with central locations.

Family Hotels Recommended on TripAdvisor

• The Plaza (Central Park South)
• Riu Plaza (Times Square)
• Hotel Lucerne (Upper West Side)
• Hotel Edison (Times Square)
• Homewood Suites Midtown (near Penn Station/Madison Square Gardens)
• Hampton Inn Times Square Central (Midtown)

Family Hotels Recommended by Frommer’s

• The Evelyn, formerly The Gershwin (Flatiron District)
• Hotel Beacon (Upper West Side)
• Thompson Central Park (Midtown West)
• Lowell Hotel (Upper East Side)
• M Social Hotel Times Square (Times Square)
• Pod 39 (Midtown West)

Family Hotels Recommended by Lonely Planet

• Hotel Beacon (Upper West Side)
• Iberostar 70 Park Avenue Hotel (Midtown South)
• Gansevoort Meatpacking Hotel (Chelsea)
• The Belvedere (Midtown West)
• NU Hotel (Brooklyn)

Family Hotels Recommended by TimeOut New York

• Tryp Times Square South (Midtown South)
• Omni Berkshire Place (Midtown East)
• Ink48 (Midtown West)
• The James (near Empire State Building)
• Loews Regency Hotel (Upper East Side)
• Gansevoort Meatpacking Hotel (Chelsea)

Family Apartments in New York City

• AKA Times Square
  Luxurious one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments sleep family of 4 or 5. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, great location near theatres and shopping. We love this place. The AKA Central Park and AKA Sutton Place also have one and two-bedroom apartments with kitchen.
• The Manhattan Club
  One bedroom suites have kitchenettes, separate bedroom, dining area, and 2 bathrooms.