With the holiday season swiftly upon us, family trips to the city become more frequent. There are a host of kid-friendly hotel options that cater to families and make the experience of sleeping away from home even more fun and enjoyable.
If you’re traveling to the city this holiday season, check out one of the kid-friendly hotel options below. Traveling with kids doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style!
The Ritz Carlton New York: Features include kid-sized robes and the Ritz Kids program, which offers plenty of family-friendly amenities. Kids enjoy a dedicated check-in area, welcome toy, special dining options, and sweets and games in the Club Lounge.
The Carlyle: The Rosewood Explorers for Children package at The Carlyle Hotel includes velour terry child-sized bathrobes and slippers. The fancy children’s menu for in-room dining, which can be enjoyed with Madeline’s tea party at Bemelmans Bar, can not be beat.
The Peninsula New York: This spot offers adjoining suites and family rooms. It provides a family escape package with a cultural experience (e.g., MOMA or the Top of the Rock Observation deck). It offers flexible check-in and check-out times and has breakfast for a family of four. Another option is the Camp Peninsula experience. It has an in-room Camp Peninsula tent setup, s’mores, a hotel scavenger hunt adventure, and kids’ welcome amenities. They also have a fun-filled night before Christmas package featuring an in-room candy cane scavenger hunt, gingerbread cookie decorating kit, and exclusive access to The Peninsula Sweet Shoppe.
The Plaza: Eloise’s pink room, designed by Betsey Johnson, has made The Plaza Hotel a special place for kids for years. In addition, they offer Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court and host elaborate birthday sleepovers. Try the Home Alone 2: Escape to New York package for an indulgent and whimsical family New York experience.
JW Marriott Essex House is one of the only hotels that sell New York Thanksgiving Day Parade parade view rooms. On select nights, you can also find hands-on cooking classes for kids, pizza-making parties, and movement classes with members of the Joffrey Ballet.
Lotte New York Palace offers top-of-the-line holiday packages with discounts to Top of the Rock and the Holiday Christmas Spectacular. It is also known for its American Girl Place package.
The Langham: Another luxurious New York hotel option that offers a “Camp Out” family getaway package with an in-room tent filled with goodies. A variety of culinary treats with complimentary in-room movies and popcorn will surely make any child smile.
Crosby Street Hotel: The over-the-top design choices and excellent hospitality set this hotel apart and make it a sweet spot for the little ones. They also offer special room service, including a children’s menu, Blu-rays, popcorn, bathrobes and toiletries, baby cribs, high chairs, and board games.
Nu Hotel Brooklyn: The Nu Hotel in Brooklyn has bunk bed suites, wall chalkboards, toddler step stools, and baby bathtubs. Other incredible murals brighten up the rooms. Upon arrival, they also pass out Brooklyn-themed coloring books. This is a fantastic value option for families in Brooklyn.
The Greenwich Hotel: Amenities include baked goods customized for each kid, teddy bears, coloring books, and puzzles waiting in the room upon arrival.
Crosby Street Hotel: Enjoy the over-the-top design choices and excellent hospitality. Room service includes a children’s menu. Popcorn, children’s bathrobes, toiletries, cribs, high chairs, and board games are available on request.
The Langham: They offer “Camp Out” family getaway packages, which include an in-room tent filled with goodies, a variety of culinary treats, and complimentary in-room movies and popcorn.
