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Best Hotels for Kids and Teens in London Sleep! Every kid
needs it; every parent loves it when they do it after a long day of sightseeing.
What better way to relax in London than to stay at one of the kid friendly hotels
that lace the city and surrounding tourist areas. London's kid-friendly hotels are
about as numerous as the wonderful sights that await you in this historic city.
Parents have loads of hotel options in the city: luxurious European style comfort,
moderately priced city escapes and bargain-based hotels with all the necessary amenities
to make your children feel comfortable. Prices vary considerably and it is best
to check for updated information.
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Luxury Family Accommodations The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and You... Plaza Parade - London, NW6 5RP Has Pool | from $213 (£129) | | Tucked within the residential Maida Vale district in London, England, the Marriott Maida Vale stands within one half mile of Abbey Road Recording Studios and Little Venice, and within one mile of Regent's Park [Regent's Park Family Hotels]. Abbey Road Studios, used by The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Cliff Richard, was created in 1931, and was the home of almost all of The Beatles albums recordings from 1962 and 1970. |
Sleep Like a Duchess... 44 Grosvenor Square - London Fitness Centre | from $191 (£116) | | What child wouldn't be excited to stay at the former home of the Duchess of Kendal? They can when choosing to stay at the Millennium Hotel London Mayfair which stands in the exclusive Mayfair district of London. Shopping and cafes are as near as Bond Street which is located only 200 metres away, while the Marble Arch entrance to Hyde Park [Hyde Park Family Hotels] is positioned 400 metres from the hotel... |
Five-Star Kids Programme... 33 Albemarle St., London W1S4BP Plastic Ducks | Children Flannels | Bubble Bath | from $442 (£268) | | Situated in the heart of London’s Mayfair, with so many must-see London family attractions, such as museums, galleries, shops and of course the bustling theatres of the West End [Family Hotels near West End] all within walking distance of the hotel, there really is something for every member of the family. Brown’s Hotel London goes that extra mile for visiting children with its Five-Star Kids programme which includes a series of gifts such as a copy of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” (written in one of the hotel’s suites); a wide range of Junior bath time accessories, including a temperature tester, plastic ducks, children flannels, bubble bath and pampering products; a “Brown’s bear” is placed on little children’s pillow during the evening service so they can snooze peacefully; home-made cookies and milk are also left by their bedsides; and finally Brown’s Hotel also has a range of themed children’s bed linen--all provided at no additional cost to parents! |
Family Fun Rooms... 265 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5HW Child Care | Pool | Toys | from $129 (£79) | | Imagine this: a hotel brand you know and trust combined with ton of toys! It's a dream come true for kids and yours at the Hilton London Docklands. Families with children will love Splash Hour in the hotel pool, a special kids' room service menu, babysitting services and a weekend Family Fun Room stocked with toys and games. Wow! |
Yoga at Kensington Gardens... 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL Has Pool | from $426 (£258) | | Set in an impressive, neo Gothic Victorian building, The Milestone Hotel rests in upper crust Kensington [Kensington Family Hotels], overlooking Kensington Palace. Kensington is an upscale area best known for its palace and gardens and most loved resident the late Princess Diana. If you're a fan of the intimacy of bed and breakfasts you'll love the Milestone Hotel and if you're a fan of slowing down and calming the inner self, you'll love the option of yoga classes for children... |
Pampering for Royal Pooches... 39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS Has Pool | Free Breakfast | Pets Allowed | from $240 (£146) | | The historic Rubens At The Palace hotel stands only 400 meters from Buckingham Palace, just opposite the Royal Mews which houses royal horses and carriages. At this hotel your pets are royalty. Pets at Rubens At The Palace hotel receive complimentary toys, treats, custom beds and food and water bowls. Moreover, the hotel offers dog sitting, walking and grooming services. For the most pampered of pooches, pet bathrobes are available. But all the fun isn't just for pets, children will love hotel location--near Buckingham Palace and the swimming pool: a rare treat in London. |
Soho's Down the Street... 45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX In Room CD Players | Near Aquarium | from $281 (£170) | | The dramatically designed St Martins Lane hotel stands in the West End Theatre District. This hotel is located near Leicester Square, Soho [Soho Family Hotels] and Covent Garden--everywhere you want to be! |
Go Goring... Beeston Place, London, SW1W 0JW Fitness Centre | from $336 (£203) | | The Goring Hotel is housed in a brick townhouse dating from the turn of the century, and extends to a private garden with terrace area where guests can relax with a cocktail. The hotel's public rooms are characterised by ornate marble fireplaces, stuccoed ceilings and antique and leather furnishings. Guests can enjoy complimentary membership to Victoria's LA Fitness Club. |
Tea with Churchill and the Queen Mother... 150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR Free Breakfast | Fitness Centre | from $434 (£263) | | What do your kids, the Queen Mother and Winston Churchill all have in common? Once you stay at The Ritz London they'll have at least one thing: they'll have sipped tea at the Ritz's Palm Court, an opulently decorated institution in London. The hotel's Ritz Restaurant is where the Queen held her private Golden Jubilee party in 2002. This place is steeped in history. |
Horse Riding, Roller Blading... 129 Bayswater Road Park Hyde, London, W2 4RJ Has Pool | Playstations | Fitness Centre | from $194 (£118) | | When travelling to London with kids there are few hotels that make more sense than the Hilton London Hyde Park. This traditional townhouse hotel next to Hyde Park and Kensington is all but traditional. Your children will absolutely love Hyde Park's activities: outdoor concerts, horse riding, roller blading, boating and swimming. In the mood for a pool day? Not to fret. The hotel sister property Hilton Metropole hotel on Edgware Road offers the LivingWell Health Club and 40 foot indoor pool. |
Chelsea Football Club Hotel... Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS Fitness Centre | from $114 (£69) | | Got a sports fan in the family? Chelsea Football Club is one of the top clubs in the United Kingdom and your sports fans will flip at the thought of touring their twelve acre stadium/entertainment complex known as Chelsea Village. Imagine your kid posing for a picture while holding the famous Carling Cup! You can at the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels at Chelsea Football Club. |
London Zoo Hotel... 173 Gloucester Place, London, NW1 6DX Free Breakfast | from $140 (£85) | | The five storey Four Seasons Hotel is housed in Georgian property from the 19th century and is located in the centre of London. It is 150 metres from Regent's Park, and London Zoo is one mile from the hotel. Baker Street Underground Station is 500 metres away. Jump on the Underground and it'll whisk you and the family to the London Eye, a 135 metre tall high tech Ferris wheel set by the River Thames offering fantastic views across the city's skyline. |
Dreaming of the British Museum... 92 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4BH Childcare | Fitness Centre | from $210 (£127) | | The Bonnington Hotel London, a historic property located in Bloomsbury [Family Hotels near Bloomsbury], is located 200 metres from the Russell Square Underground Station and 500 metres from the Holburn Underground Station. Oxford Street's shops [Oxford Street Family Hotels] are positioned one kilometre away. Founded in 1753, the British Museum is located one block from the hotel. This fascinating museum displays more than seven million treasures collected from all of the world's continents. |
Playstations at the Park... Half Moon Street, London, W1J 7BN Hotel Playground | Playstations | from $194 (£118) | | This Georgian boutique style hotel set in central London's fashionable Mayfair district, half a mile from Buckingham Palace [Family Hotels near Buckingham Palace] and Harrods department store and offers amenities that make families feel like royalty. Kids will love relaxing with satellite television, Sony PlayStations, and Internet connection after a long day of sightseeing. And if all the walking around didn't exhaust you and the kids the hotel offers admittance to the LivingWell Health Club at the nearby London Hilton... |
Laundry and Child Care... 380 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8NL Game Room | Fitness Centre | from $161 (£98) | | The Hilton London Olympia is located along bustling Kensington High Street, close to the Olympia Exhibition Centre and Earls Court. Best of all, for families in need to laundry facilities or child care the Hilton London Olympia you place. |
Tower of London Hotel... 8-10 Cooper's Row, London, EC32BD Free Breakfast | Pool | Fitness Room | from $249 (£151) | | The Grange City Hotel is located in a modern building in The City, the financial district of central London, England. The hotel is within metres of the Tower of London [Family Hotels near Tower of London] and a close walk to Tower Bridge and the restaurants and bars of St Katherine Docks. While here don't miss the historic Leadenhall Market, with its shopping and dining. It'll be good to know that the Tower Hill Underground station is just 100 metres from the hotel so whisking about the city will be easy. |
 In South Kensington... 15 Cromwell Place - London, SW7 2LA
| from $286 (£173) | | The Pelham hotel is situated in the heart of South Kensington and offers the perfect location for a great combination of shopping, culture and fresh air. This property is steps away from the the Natural History and Scinences Museum and across from the South Kensington Underground sation. The 52 individually designed rooms and suites offer travellers all expected modern ammenities. Guests are treated to complimentary breakfast daily as well as free wireless Internet access. Guest rooms feature modern designs and kitchens. The hotel front desk is open 24-hours per day. |
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Moderately Priced Family Hotels Shopping Galore... 163 Marsh Wall - London, E14 9SJ Free Internet | Pool | from $119 (£72) | | You and the kids will do cartwheels (or flip) at the number of things to do when staying at the International Hotel. This waterfront property is located within the modern Canary Wharf [Canary Wharf Family Hotels] Docklands and the hotel is surrounded by more than 200 shops, restaurants and riverside pubs (of which most welcome children with special family areas). The hotel can be accessed via an over river pedestrian walkway located one and one half blocks from the Canary Wharf Underground Station (Tube). |
Babysitting and Internet... 20 Hallam Street - London, W1W 6JQ Free Breakfast | Free Internet | Fitness Centre | from $130 (£79) | | The Astor Court is a West End hotel housed in a grade II listed Victorian building and located one kilometre north of the shops on Oxford Street. The 45 simply decorated guestrooms have traditional decor and dark wood furnishings, and are all equipped with kitchens, cable television, coffee/tea makers, direct dial phones, and safes. Practical amenities include babysitting and childcare, laundry services and wireless Internet access--perfect for families on the go. |
Location, Location, Location... 372 The Strand - London, WC2R 0JJ Arcade | from $193 (£117) | | The Strand Palace stands within the busy Strand district of London and the lovely Covent Garden is located just two blocks away and the River Thames flows two blocks from the hotel. There's perhaps no better area of London to stay in for families and that's what makes this such a wonderful option when travelling with kids. Covent Garden [Covent Garden Family Hotels] offers a huge amount of entertainment and getting to major London attractions is as easy as riding the Underground. |
On the Footsteps of Hyde Park... 144 Praed Street - London, W2 1HU Fitness Centre | from $159 (£96) | | Located adjacent to Paddington Station, the contemporary Quality Crown Hotel Paddington stands within the Bayswater district of London. The Marble Arch entrance to Hyde Park is positioned 700 metres from the hotel. |
Fish and Museums... 87 South Lambeth Road Vauxhall - London, SW8 1RN Free Breakfast | Game Room | from $120 (£73) | | The Comfort Inn Vauxhall hotel is located two blocks from the River Thames and Lambeth Palace and within the area there is plenty to occupy the family. The Tate Britain art gallery and the Oval Cricket Ground are half a mile from the hotel. London's little known Museum of Garden History is two blocks from the hotel and adjacent to Lambeth Palace, the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. |
Mooo, the Family Farm Hotel... 35-39 St Georges Drive - London, SW1V 4DG Near Westminster Abbey | from $133 (£81) | | Georgian and Bower House Hotel is located in the Pimlico area of Westminster, a residential area peppered with historic hotels. The hotel stands within one kilometer of popular London family attractions, including Westminster Abbey, St. Peter's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace... |
The London Everything Hotel... 5 More London Tower Bridge - London, SE1 2BY In-room Video Games | from $177 (£107) | | The Hilton London Tower Bridge is located on the South Bank of the Thames overlooking Tower Bridge and the City of London. Within its proximity is an amazing collection of fun activities like the Tower of London, London Eye [Family Hotels by The London Eye] , Buckingham Palace, the London Aquarium and more. |
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Budget Family Accommodations Walk to St. Paul's Cathedral... 24 Ludgate Hill - London, EC4M 7DR Free Internet | Game Room | from $135 (£82) | | Club Quarters St. Pauls is tucked within historic Stationers Hall in the business and financial district of west London, England. The property stands adjacent to St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern and the New Millennium Bridge are less than two kilometres from the hotel. Access to this property is restricted to guests only. A computer is housed in the Club Room and is equipped with complimentary high speed Internet access. Complimentary hotel amenities include weekday newspapers, games and magazines. This five story hotel offers 265 contemporary guestrooms decorated with neutral colour schemes and minimalist style furniture. Televisions equipped with satellite channels and CD players are included. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Rooms feature refrigerators and coffeemakers, and gourmet snacks can be ordered from the room service menus. |
Free Breakfast... 543 And 586 Lea Bridge Road - London, E10 7EB Free Breakfast | Pool | Game Room | from $42 (£25) | | The Sleeping Beauty Motel is a modern, purpose built four storey hotel situated in the east London suburb of Leyton, 12.5 miles from the centre of the Capital city. The Royal Airforce Museum is 8.5 miles from the hotel and Alexandra Palace, an exhibition centre and park, is 12 miles away. Walthamstow Central Underground station is 900 metres away. You'll enjoy starting the day with a complimentary continental buffet breakfast. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and public areas have wireless Internet access. Free parking is available for those arriving by car. The 94 guestrooms are located over four floors and have modern decor in earth tones with patterned fabrics and light wood furnishings including desks. All guestrooms include televisions, tea and coffee making facilities, telephones and wireless Internet connections. Guestrooms are wheelchair accessible. |
Docklands Area Hotel... 272-283 Victoria Dock Road - London, E16 3BX
| from $80 (£50) | | The Custom House Hotel is a modern property in the city's Docklands area situated directly opposite the Custom House railway station and offers access to the ExCel Conference centre via a footbridge 300 metres away. The 146 air-conditioned hotel rooms are decorated in simple white with modern light oak furnishings. All rooms have wireless Internet access, direct dial phones, televisions, coffee and tea making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Practical amenities include secure paid parking, wireless Internet access throughout the building, and a 24-hour front desk. The Custom House Hotel, London offers a range of dining options including a traditional English pub, a bistro style grill and Ho Lee's Chinese Restaurant. The business and shopping district of Canary Wharf is three miles away, while London's major attractions, including Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden and the London Eye are all within six miles. |
Near Historic Royal Albert Hall... 4 Portal Way - London, W3 6RT
| from $88 (£53) | | Ramada Encore London West stands on Gypsy Corner, five miles west of central London. North Action Underground Station is located 200 meters from the hotel. In the lobby, floor to ceiling windows welcome natural light. Among its London family dining amenities, the hotel offers Wok Around the World restaurant, where chefs prepare Asian cuisine in a show kitchen. Meanwhile, 2Go snack shop serves fresh Starbucks coffee and snacks. Additionally, full English and continental breakfasts are served in The Hub bar and coffee shop. Ramada Encore London West features150 guestrooms featuring wood flooring and minimalist style furniture and colorful modern art accessorizes the rooms. Work desks with high speed Internet ports and futuristic swivel chairs create functional office accommodations. Meanwhile, upholstered armchairs or sofas provide a perfect spot to relax and enjoy entertainment from the room's flat screen television. Rooms also feature soundproofed windows. Moreover, private bathrooms display metal sinks, glass shelves, tiled floors and walk in power showers. |
Indoor Pool with Children's Area... 1 Broadway - London, DA6 7JZ Pool | Children's Area | from $84 (£51) | | The modern, five floor Bexleyheath Marriott Hotel is in the centre of Bexleyheath, just six miles from Maritime Greenwich [Family Hotels in Greenwich] and the River Thames. It features 142 guestrooms with pastel decor, patterned fabrics and classic furnishings. All rooms include air conditioning, high speed Internet access and satellite television. The hotel's Copper Restaurant serves a range of Mediterranean dishes and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the Planters Bar offers a range of drinks and is open for lunch. Guests can head to the spa centre, try health and beauty treatments, take a dip in the indoor pool, with children's area, and workout in the fitness room. There are free newspapers and a shoeshine service in the lobby, while other practical amenities include 24 hour room service, express check in and out, currency exchange, conference facilities, dry cleaning services and onsite garage parking (surcharge). |
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Full Service Apartment Hotels Kitchenettes, Microwaves at Tower of London?... 7-21 Goswell Road - London, EC1M 7AH Free Internet | Fitness Centre | from $110 (£67) | | Wow! Hang on. The Tower of London had kitchenettes? No, but you will at the Citadines Apart'Hotel Barbican and also have a view of Tower of London. For families in need of a home away from home, Citadines Apart'Hotel Barbican is a property you'll love. Located in the centre of London, the hotel is footsteps from Barbican Centre and within walking distance of magnificent St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. |
Apartment Hotel with Kitchenettes... 56 Curzon Street - London, W1Y 7PF Free Internet | from $146 (£89) | | The Curzon Plaza is a full featured apartment hotel perfect for families looking for a comfortable space after all the sightseeing of the day. The hotel is centrally situated in London's fashionable Mayfair a few city blocks from both Hyde Park and the shopping on Oxford Street. It features concierge services--that can arrange same day dry cleaning and laundry--and complimentary Internet station and wireless connectivity throughout the hotel. |
Refrigerators and Microwaves... 33 Hogarth Road - London, SW5 0QQ Fitness Centre | from $126 (£76) | | You've got needs. We've all got them and at the Best Western Premier Shaftesbury Kensington you'll find your needs addressed. This hotel is not only centrally located near London kid-friendly attractions but also features plasma television, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and free Internet access in the rooms. |
Trafalgar Square Apartment... 18-21 Northumberland Avenue - London, WC2N 5EA Pets Accepted | CD Players | from $178 (£108) | | The Citadines Apart Hotel Trafalgar Square is located in a leafy street across from Whitehall Gardens in Central London, England. Two blocks away is Trafalgar Square [Family Hotels near Trafalgar Square], home to Nelson's Column and the National Gallery. The West End theatre district is a walk away and the Houses of Parliament [Houses of Parliament Family Hotels] and London Eye ferris wheel are within half a mile. Charing Cross Underground station is 200 metres away so getting around town is a breeze. |
Chic ApartHotel in the Financial District... 196 Bishopsgate - London, EC2M 4NR Pool | CD players | from $169 (£102) | | 196 Bishopsgate is a chic, contemporary aparthotel situated in London's financial district across the road from Liverpool Street [Liverpool Street Family Hotels] Station and one mile from the Tower of London, Tate Modern and the River Thames. This five floor property features 48 fashionably furnished, serviced apartments, all of which include satellite TV, CD players, clock radios, DVD players, Internet ports, and kitchenettes with hobs, microwaves and fridges. Marble clad bathrooms also include robes, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. The hotel has 24 hour reception and security as well as business and grocery shopping services. The famous Spitalfields Market is 30 metres from the apartments, while it is one mile to Shakespeare's historic Globe Theatre, the grim secrets of the London Dungeon [Family Hotels near London Dungeon] and the dome of St Paul's Cathedral. |
ApartHotel Near Battersea Park... Dolphin Square - London, SW1V 3LX Arcade | Pool | Fitness Centre | from $102 (£62) | | The Dolphin House Serviced Apartments are located in a residential area of Westminster and is situated within one mile of Parliament, Victoria Station, and Westminster Millennium Pier, providing riverboat transport to the City and Canary Wharf. The hotel has permanent security, CCTV, and a 24 hour front desk. There are spa and fitness facilities, and a shopping arcade on site, with green grocer, pharmacy, dry cleaners, hair salon, and cash point. The 148 non smoking contemporary apartments, designed in neutral tones, range from studio to three bedrooms. They include a light maid service with a twice weekly full clean. Washing machines and hob/ovens are available on request. |
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