The best hotels for families in London

While you may be dreaming of sunny Croatia, adventures in Thailand, or a visit to gorgeous Malta, we’ve been turning our mind to keeping it closer to home and exploring London town with the fam in tow. And do you know what tops off the most fun London adventures? A night or two in one of the best hotels for families in London, is what! Here are the ones we love when it comes to a fab staycay in all pockets of England’s capital city.

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Best hotels for families in London, United Kingdom

1. Meliá White House | Regent’s Park

Just a stone’s throw from Regent’s Park (and therefore London Zoo and Madame Tussauds), the location of Meliá White House is spot on for London fun with the fam. This hotel also offers spacious family rooms and a free stay for kids up to four years. Yep, we’ll repeat that, FREE stays for little ones!

Kids will love being treated like royalty with their own check-in area, where they’ll be bestowed with presents while parents are filled in on the special amenities by Kids & Co by Meliá. Guaranteed hit.

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2. Brown’s Hotel | Mayfair

Part of the Rocco Forte Hotel Group, the grand interconnecting suites are ideal for families looking for a luxury staycation in London, and little ones will be bowled over by the hotel’s rather charming personalised service. Think play tents, toys, a kid’s menu, your child’s fave snacks, picture books, embroidered sheets featuring princesses or pirates, plus biscuits with your child’s name on them waiting for their arrival.

There are so many small but meaningful touches when it comes to this hotel with a big heart that we just know you can’t go wrong at this spot for a special getaway. And can we just take a moment to tell you, parents, that there is a decadent spa on site too… just sayin’!

3. The Goring | Belgravia

When it comes to the best hotels for families in London, you can’t beat The Goring! Run by the Goring family for four generations, this hotel has always welcomed families with open arms, so it’s no surprise that it has plenty of family rooms and interconnecting rooms.

All smaller guests staying here are given exclusive V.I.(little).P. treatment and a welcome pack to make sure their stay is five-star all the way. And we know what that means, don’t we? Happy kids = happy parents! Don’t forget to check out The Goring’s Dressing Up Box and Bedtime Story Library to up the home-away-from-home ante!

The Goring also makes our list of the best boutique hotels in London.

4. New Road Hotel | Whitechapel

If it’s the trendy east side of London you’re keen to stay in, then New Road Hotel is our family-friendly pick for hotels in this cool ‘hood. Housed in a former textile factory in Whitechapel, this unique, boutique hotel is inspired by the New York metropolis and boasts a signature restaurant by acclaimed chef Marco Pierre White, a fitness studio, free WiFi throughout the property, and several social zones where you’ll find live music, pool, a games zone and a library.

Got a Parkour fan in the fam? Then make sure you pick up one of the hotel’s own Parkour maps, which covers the urban spaces of the E1 area.

5. The Beaumont Hotel | Mayfair

Gatsby's Room at The Beaumont Hotel London — The Beaumont Hotel

If you want a touch of elegance with your next family vacay in London, then take a look at The Beaumont Hotel. Recently refreshed by designer Thierry Despont, expect oodles of old-world charm at this Mayfair icon. Children can expect mini robes, eponymous teddies, and bespoke activities, while adults will enjoy indulging at the spa and divine eateries.

Read our full review of The Beaumont Hotel.

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6. Holiday Inn® London Bloomsbury | Camden

The very best hotels for families in London Holiday Inn® London Bloomsbury interior of guestroom — Holiday Inn® London Bloomsbury

Handily located just a minute from Russell Square, Holiday Inn® London Bloomsbury ensures that families are fully taken care of, and at a very appealing pricepoint. Here, kids 17 and under stay free, and children under 12 get to eat for free during your stay, meaning you can invest more in fun memories for the fam.

Having undergone a recent refurbishment, the comfortable rooms here easily fit four, plus there’s the option of connecting rooms for older kids. Tuck into a hearty buffet breakfast before heading out to a museum or a show.

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7. DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria | Victoria

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Families will love the ease of staying at DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria, which sits just a two-minute walk from Victoria Station. From this location, you can walk to attractions like Buckingham Palace and Westminster, or easily hop on the tube or bus to explore the city.

Inside the hotel, there is a selection of family and connecting rooms, and children up to 18 stay free when sharing a room with a paying adult on a room-only rate. Each family will be contacted in advance of their stay to check in about potential requests, with the hotel offering baby care items and the opportunity to decorate beds in special themes.

All kids up to 12 years old receive a gift on check-in, while kids aged five and under eat for free at breakfast time. There are also special children’s menus at Terminus restaurant, promi