The very best hotels for families in London: staycay heaven with kids in tow
Give the whole family a well-earned treat with a stay at one of these luxe hotels in England's capital.
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
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
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’!
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3. The Goring
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.
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4. New Road Hotel
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.
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5. 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 on The Beaumont Hotel.
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6. The Ampersand Hotel
Home of the not-to-be-missed Science Afternoon Tea and also smack-bang in the middle of London’s Museum Mile, The Ampersand Hotel is a top notch pick for a family hotel in town. Kids will love the games room jam-packed with board games and books, plus with a full-sized ping pong table there’s the chance for a bit of a friendly family competition too.
Book a deluxe studio, interconnecting room or a suite for a perfect London getaway that the whole family will be thrilled with.
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7. Novotel London Tower Bridge
If you’re looking for comfy digs in a fab location that won’t put too huge a kid-shaped hole in your wallet, then Novotel London Tower Bridge fits the bill. Its standard rooms and suite accommodate up to four people, so plenty of room for tuckered out kids at the end of a busy day. There’s also a Sauna and Hammam to relax in which we reckon totally seals the staycay deal.
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8. The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
Not only does the luxe Athenaeum in Mayfair have a plethora of gorgeous rooms and suites suitable for families, but this hotel takes its tailor-made, child-friendly services to the next level with its own Children’s Concierge!
Whether it’s arranging a kite-flying session in Hyde Park, booking theatre tix, getting the exact milk and biscuits your little one likes at bedtime on standby, or using one of its nannies while you treat yourself to date night, nothing is too much trouble when it comes to families staying at this gem of a London hotel.
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9. Birch Selsdon (Now closed)
Around 45 minutes from central London, the recently-opened Birch Selsdon awaits, promising an unforgettable stay for young and old. Part of the beloved Birch Community, guests here can expect a wilderness to explore thanks to the 200 acres of rolling green space.
There’s a pottery studio, an arcade rooms, arts and crafts workshops galore, plus they are opening a Lido very soon. Two restaurants and bars will keep the troops fed and watered, plus the design is a veritable feast for the eyes.
Read our full review on Birch, Selsdon.
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