New York City's Best Family-Friendly Hotels

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Visiting New York City with kids can be overwhelming. You already have the challenging job of planning a fun itinerary that everyone - including your picky kids - will enjoy. On top of that you need to find a kid-friendly hotel with enough creature comforts to keep them comfortable so that they don’t go into full meltdown mood. And it’s not like you can go the AirBnb route - now that they are illegal in NYC, homey rentals with everything your kids like are a thing of the past.

From helping families find hotels with family suites and special perks like kids clubs and mother daughter spa days, to crafting fun family itineraries, at Khonsu we create custom travel guides designed by locals. We’ve compiled this llist of family-friendly hotels in New York City to help your family have a comfortable stay while on your vacation.

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Hotels in NYC That Are Great For Kids

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Freehand Hotel | 23 Lexington Avenue at East 24th Street

If you have a larger family and your kids love artsy spaces, look no further than Freehand New York. Freehand’s wide range of accommodations include options with all bunk beds and a spacious family suite with one king bed and 4 twin size bunkbeds. The artsy hotel infuses art into every space - each room is decorated with one-of-a-kind artwork created by Bard College students and alumni and some restaurants feel like you stepped into an artist’s den - so more creative kids will feel right at home.

Speaking of dining, the hotel also boasts on-site dining options like Comodo, a Smile To Go coffee shop, and  the artistic Georgia Room. 

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For The Kids:

‍Freehand is a short walk to major fun for those inevitable lazy days. Spend the morning playing in Union Square’s excellent playground, then catch a movie at the nearby Regal theater. If you’re looking to plan fun days like this, try our easy-to-use free day planner

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The Muse Hotel | 130 West 46th Street between 6th & 7th Av

Stay in the Muse Hotel if you’re after luxury and above-par kids’ amenities. The thoughtful family amenities include complimentary bikes and kid-sized scooters (including helmets) for exploring the city, a nightly wine reception for the grown-ups, cribs, and a welcome gift for the kids upon check-in.

The hotel also features a gym with hula hoops, providing the perfect spot for children to burn off some energy. For parents seeking a night out, babysitting services are available. The hotel is also pet-friendly, so your furry family members can come along for the fun as well.

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For The Kids:

‍The Muse hotel is close to NYC’s best experiences. Walk two minutes to explore Times Square’s neon lights, or another two minutes and you’ll be smack in the middle of Broadway - and close to family favorites like Lion King and Aladdin.

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Hotel Beacon | 2130 Broadway &  W. 75th St

Hotel Beacon is a fantastic option if you’re looking to experience how local New York families actually live while enjoying classic NYC sights. The hotel is located in the family-friendly Upper West Side neighborhood, making it easy to access a variety of top family attractions, including Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Children's Museum of Manhattan, and the American Museum of Natural History.

Families can choose from spacious suites that are equipped with comfortable sofas in the living room for additional sleeping arrangements. You'll also find small kitchens which are perfect for families on a budget who want to prepare groceries purchased from nearby supermarkets such as Fairway Market.

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‍For The Kids:

‍Take your kids to experience the famous cronut or one of the out-of-this- world pastries from Levain Bakery. The famous bakery, renowned for creating the viral cronut pastry, has two locations that are only 2 minutes away from Hotel Beacon

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The Roxy | 2 6th Av & Beech Street

The Roxy Hotel is situated in downtown Manhattan’s bustling Tribeca neighborhood, an area known for its family-friendly atmosphere. Each room is spacious and designed for optimal comfort, boasting Hollywood-inspired mid-century decor and perfect lounging accommodations. Music buffs will be excited to know each room comes equipped with a turntable and curated selection of vinyl records. The hotel offers an array of entertainment options on-site, including a popular weekend brunch (we recommend reserving a spot ahead of your stay).

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For The Kids:

‍That brunch we recommended above comes accompanied by live Jazz music that will have your kids dancing while they chomp on Belgian waffles, made to order omelletes, and other brunch classics. It’s an entertaining way to spend a Sunday morning before you head out to enjoy your plans for the day.

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Hotel Gansevoort | 18 9th Av between 13th Street & 12th St

Stylish Hotel Gansevoort was recently renovated and caters to both families and trendy travelers. Located in the hip Meatpacking District, it offers easy access to popular attractions such as The High Line, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Little Island. Kid-friendly amenities include a heated rooftop pool, complimentary sofa beds for children under 13, and baby supplies like cribs, pack-and-plays, diapers, wipes, and baby lotion.

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For The Kids:

‍Hotel Gransevort puts you close to Hudson River Park where your whole family can take in amazing views of New Jersey across the river while biking or walking down the walkway. Playgrounds and kayak rentals are also available for active families

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Intercontinental Times Square | 300 W. 44th St between 8th and 9th Av

Consider the Intercontinental Times Square and Intercontinental New York Barclay hotels if you’re looking for a child-friendly stay that includes exciting gifts your kids will adore. The Times Square location features a Build-A-Bear Workshop package with a $30 gift card, gift pack, and tote for kids - alongside its perfect midtown location. The InterContinental New York Barclay, on the other hand, offers a Pooch Package for your family pet that waives fees. Your kids may even get to meet Bowie, the hotel’s pup ambassador.

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‍For The Kids:  

Intercontinental Times Square is a five minute walk to exciting experiences - interactive fun at Rise NYC, life-like celebrity replicas in Madame Toussad’s, and fun Broadway shows. Map these locations on our easy to use free day planner and voila, one day of your vacation is already planned.

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Lotte New York Palace | 455 Madison Ave

If your family travels in style, consider the family-friendly, luxury accommodations at Lotte New York Palace. In addition to spacious two-room suites, soaking tubs and turndown service, the hotel offers surprise treats to its tiniest guests and kid friendly spa services like mother-daughter mani-pedis. 

The hotel’s website regularly features deals like 50% if you book directly and babysitting services can also be arranged.

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‍For The Kids:

‍The Lotte is surrounded by the best family attractions in New York City. Rockefeller Center with its famous Rockeller Tree if you visit during the holidays, Central Park and its excellent zoo, and kid-friendly shopping like Lego Store and the Nintendo Store are a few minutes walk away.

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Loews Regency New York | 540 Park Avenue between E. 61st & E. 62nd St

Enjoy the best of both worlds with a stay at Leows Regency New York. Book a stay and you’ll be near Central Park and its child -friiendly attractions while also having a comfortable stay. The hotel's refurbished rooms come in different sizes, including standard sized rooms and large suites equipped with all the comforts of home. The hotel also has the Loews Loves Families program which includes amenities like child-proofing kits, lending libraries, and the option to arrange family-friendly outings and babysitting services through the concierge.

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For The Kids:

‍Leows New York has a unique lending library that can provide board games and video games for your family to enjoy in the evenings while you unwind

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Nu Hotel | 85 Smith Street between State Street and Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn’s NU Hotel offers families an authentic New York City experience. Surrounded by four family-friendly areas including Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Cobble Hill, Nu Hotel is your best bet if you want to immerse into the real New York.   The location also lends itself to easy trips into Manhattan or Queens via the closeby subway stations on the A, C, F and G subway trains. 

The hotel has family-friendly room options, such as the Bunkbed Room, which includes a queen bed, twin bunk beds, an eat-in area, and a chalkboard in the bathroom. Family - friendly amenities like free breakfast, Wi-Fi, loaner bikes, toddler step stools, baby bathtubs, high chairs, and a Brooklyn-themed coloring book for children also come with a stay.

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Millennium Times Square | 145 W. 44th Street between Sixth and Seventh Av

What could be better than a hotel with the ideal location and fun concierge amenities? Millennium Times Square is close to the bustling energy of Times Square and offers a variety of room options, including basic rooms and family-friendly suites. No matter what room type you choose, your kids will be treated to the Ask Alfred Children's Concierge amenities. These amenities include fun favorites like check-in jelly beans, keepsake teddy bears, child-friendly toiletries and menus, and additional perks to aid in planning your family’s stay. The hotel's sister property (Millennium Hotel Broadway) is next door and also offers the same perks.

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‍For The Kids:

Millennium is a 2- 5 minutes walk to Lion King and other Broadway favorites like Aladdin and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child if exploring Broadway is part of your family’s plans. Looking for an easy way to plan your days? Try our drag-and-drop day planner. It’s a free way to easily plan your day’s itinerary

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Marriott Brooklyn Bridge | 333 Adams St., Brooklyn

Family friendly Marriot Brooklyn Bridge puts you in the ideal location to explore both Brooklyn and Manhattan. The hotel is just a few minutes away from the Brooklyn Bridge, providing easy access to neighborhoods in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, popular attractions, and a huge variety of dining options. You’ll have your choice of various types of rooms, including 1-2 bedroom suites. All rooms come with comfortable bedding, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and access to the hotel’s American Leisure Fitness Center and indoor pool.

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‍For The Kids: 

‍A stay in this hotel puts Brooklyn Bridge Park and its amazing skyline view in your backyard. Take advantage of the countless playgrounds, historic areas, and restaurants scattered around the park.

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The Rockaway | 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive

Located just a short walk from one of NYC’s largest beaches, The Rockaway Hotel + Spa offers families a variety of room options to choose from. Families can opt for a bunk-bed room, which can be combined with a standard king room, or a suite or bungalow that comes equipped with a kitchenette. It’s truly unique location means your room may have views of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Manhattan skyline. The hotel features a heated outdoor pool and saunas for catching up on your R&R as well as a concierge program. The hotel also offers a variety of activities during Family Week for those looking for a staycation.

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The Peninsula | 700 5th Avenue at 55th Street

If you're looking for a luxuriously indulgent family experience, The Peninsula in Midtown is the perfect place to stay. Both kids and adults will be treated like VIPS at this hotel, thanks to its variety of family-friendly perks and special packages. One such package is the exciting Camp Peninsula Package. Your kids get to set up a cozy tent, enjoy campfire treats and a scavenger hunt, and get treated to a special turndown service. 

There is also the Peninsula Academy package, which offers a range of activities such as private tours of popular museums like the Metropolitan, MoMA and the Intrepid Museum, and behind the scenes looks at Broadway and Citi Field stadium. You can even have a private Brooklyn Bridge walking tour with a pizzeria lunch.

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For The Kids:

‍In addition to behind scenes tours of NYC’s most popular museums, Penninsula’s Academy package offers seasonal experiences designed to educate your kids in fun ways. For example, at the time of this writing, the hotel has a pastry making class with Elisha Fisher, Maman’s founder

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Residence Inn Midtown East | 148 East 48th Street at Lexington Avenue

If your family is looking for an affordable stay in Midtown, the Residence Inn Midtown East to be a great option. The hotel features rooms with two beds, a sofa bed, and in-suite kitchenettes. Start your day with a complimentary hot breakfast, and end it with relaxing board games in the Hearth Room. Parents will appreciate the hotel's 24-hour grocery delivery service, as well as the free pack-and-plays that are available. Kids will love the hotel's location as it’s just a short walk from Grand Central and a short shuttle ride toTimes Square.

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For The Kids:

‍You’ll be hugged by a triangle of NYC’s most iconic attractions if you stay in this hotel - Rockefeller Center, Grand Central terminal and Central Park. Map out the places you want to visit in each, and you won’t miss anything. Here’s a free tool to help you map your favorite attractions and plan perfect day itineraries for your family

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Smyth Tribeca | 85 West Broadway

The new Smyth Tribeca Hotel in downtown New York City offers spacious suites for families (and pets) and a variety of fun packages to enhance their stay. The Kids Camp at Smyth package includes a complimentary gift, a craft set from CAMP, and a fondue set for making homemade s'mores in the suite.

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‍For The Kids:  

Smyth Tribeca’s most exciting family program is the Keys to the Galleries package, which includes a two-hour art gallery tour

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Row NYC | 700 8th Av between W. 44th and W. 45th Streets

You and your loved ones can experience the best of New York City at the newly updated Row NYC hotel located across from Times Square. This stylish and centrally located hotel offers families easy on-site dining options, as well as special packages such as the Continental Breakfast Package. Guests can choose from modern and chic rooms, many of which boast breathtaking views of the city skyline.

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For the Kids:

‍This hotel is in exhilarating Times Square with its countless kid-friendly attractions.  With so much to do you may miss out on some of NYC’s ‘must-do’ experiences. Use our free planning tool to map them all out so you have a plan of attack! 

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TRYP Times Square South | 345 West 35th St between 8th and 9th Avenues

If you're searching for comfortable and spacious accommodation for your family in the heart of New York City, look no further than the TRYP Times Square South. This hotel is conveniently located near Penn Station and offers family rooms that come equipped with bunk beds, separate queen or king beds, sleeping sofas, and refrigerators, some even have 2 bathrooms. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, flat-screen TVs, and in the TRYP Premium Family Rooms, there are two LED TVs. The hotel's proximity to train lines (Penn Station) and Times Square attractions make it the perfect spot for a family vacation in the Big Apple.

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TWA Hotel | 1 JFK Access Road, Idlewild Dr, Queens

Is your family looking for a retro-inspired stay in New York City? Look no further than the TWA Hotel at JFK airport. TWA offers a blast from the past with plenty of '60s-inspired rooms all decked out in mid-century modern decor . The hotel also features museum exhibits curated by the New-York Historical Society, a Twister Room, The Sunken Lounge Cocktail Bar for parents, a classy food hall, and dining by Jean-George.

Families can also make use of the heated rooftop infinity pool that’s exclusively for hotel guests and features views of planes arriving and departing from one of JFK’s largest runways.

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‍For The Kids:

If you have a kid who is into aviation, this unique hotel will feel like a dream come true. From a restaurant inside a real airplane to aviation decor in may spots, they’ll love a stay here. Want a custom built itinerary for your kid’s niche interests? Collaborate with one of our local experts to craft a vacation they’ll never forget.

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William Vale | 111 N 12th St, Brooklyn

Stay in the William Vale if your family loves staying in trendy, unique neighborhoods or you have artsy kids. An added bonus is that the hotel’s location on the border of Brooklyn and Manhattan makes it perfect for exploring trendy Brooklyn and the more iconic attractions in Manhattan. Accommodations include 1 and 2 bedroom suites that feature floor-to-ceiling windows, smart technology, custom artwork, and open-air balconies with stunning views of the city’s iconic skyline.

Families staying here can relax at the rooftop bar, play in the elevated Vale Park, or take a dip in the seasonal pool. There’s also a diverse range of dining options including kid -friedly ones like Mister Dips, a seasonal trailer that serves up delicious burgers, waffle fries, and dairy dips from a retrofitted 1974 Airstream trailer.

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For The Kids:

‍If you have artsy kids, we highly recommend that you spend a day exploring the famous street art around the neighborhood where this hotel is located. Use our free planning tool to map them all so you don’t miss the famous ones you see on social media.

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