Finding the right New York City hotel for your family doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you want a budget-friendly stay, a luxury splurge, free parking, a rooftop pool or roomy family suites, these 20 kid-approved hotels make exploring the city easier, more comfortable and a lot more fun for everyone.
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NYC Hotels for Families Near Times Square
Yes, there are lots of fun things to do in Times Square with kids and some great hotels that are family-friendly too!
560 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
The Margaritaville Resort Times Square has an outdoor pool, great for kids. We’ve stayed at other Margaritaville locations and enjoy the beachy feel of the properties. What’s great about this new Times Square location is that it’s also within walking distance of Broadway theaters, Central Park and the Empire State Building.
Why it works for families:
- Soundproof windows for a quiet space to sleep
- Accommodations include guest rooms and king bed suites with a sofa bed
- Children’s menu at onsite restaurants and quick service snack options available
- Free cribs for use at the hotel
- Proximity to family-friendly NYC attractions
- Outdoor rooftop pool
270 West 43rd Street, New York, New York 10036
The Westin New York is situated in the heart of Times Square, a few blocks from fun attractions like M&M’s World, Madame Tussauds and Broadway theaters.
Why it works for families:
- Suite options with a separate bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living room
- “Eat Well Menu” for healthy food options at the onsite Foundry Kitchen breakfast area
- Pet-friendly for dogs up to 40 pounds
- Free cribs for use at the hotel
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133 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
The Millennium Broadway New York Times Square creates a fun hotel stay for kids with the Ask Alfred Children Programme. This service includes lots of extras for the kids and keeps them in mind when creating onsite dining menus. Hotel amenities include free breakfast in the lounge and free WiFi.
Why it works for families:
- Ask Alfred Children Programme: Includes (for an added fee) an exclusive teddy bear to keep, kids toiletry set and jelly beans. Plus, kids bathrobes and slippers are available for an additional cost
- Children’s menus are available at hotel dining
- Connecting rooms available
- Laundry facilities
- Free breakfast in lounge
- Free WiFi
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345 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001
With TRYP by Wyndham Times Square, there’s space for the whole family to experience the city view together! Nearby local attractions include Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center and the Empire State Building. The hotel features spacious rooms with a variety of beds, including bunk beds!
Why it works for families:
- TRYP Family and Premium Family rooms can accommodate between 6 and 8 guests
- Free cribs for use at the hotel
- Rollaway beds are available
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
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Midtown NYC Hotels for Families
Midtown Manhattan is home to some of New York City’s most iconic attractions; it’s where most tourists like to be! Staying in midtown keeps you close to the theater district, Times Square and Central Park.
148 East 48th Street, New York, New York 10017
Picky eaters will love the Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East because suites have kitchenettes for preparing your own meals. The hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast. Proximity to the subway makes it easy to get to popular attractions.
Why it works for families:
- Spacious rooms and suites with kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary breakfast buffet
- Pet friendly
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455 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
One of the coolest things about the Lotte New York Palace is its history. Built in 1882 as six townhouses surrounding a grand courtyard on Madison Avenue, the Lotte is steps away from major attractions. These include Rockefeller Center, Grand Central and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Many choose to stay at the hotel because it is iconic, but for families, it also makes a great starting point for exploring Manhattan with kids.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose from rooms, studio suites, and family suites with two bathrooms
- Connecting rooms available
- A French-inspired bakery is onsite to grab sweet treats before bed
- Rollaway beds are available for an added charge
- Pet friendly up to 25 pounds
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700 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
This luxury midtown hotel offers plenty of family perk packages throughout the year. One of our favorites included a tent for in-suite camping.
Why it works for families:
- Connecting rooms and suites are available
- Family-friendly hotel packages available
- Indoor pool
- Free WiFi
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153 West 57th Street, New York, New York, 10019
This luxury five-star hotel is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, directly across from Carnegie Hall and one block away from Central Park. Beyond the great location, it has space for larger families and offers fun NYC experiences.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose between rooms or family suites, all including a refrigerator
- Connecting rooms available
- Cribs are available upon request
- Onsite dining options, including a Picnic in The Park menu. This fun experience features breakfast, lunch or snack items and a picnic basket and blanket – all of which you can enjoy in Central Park
- Free internet access
- Indoor saltwater swimming pool with underwater speakers.
- Pet friendly
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Brooklyn NYC Hotels for Families
As New York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn offers travelers an array of exciting things to see and do. You’ll want to snap selfies on the Brooklyn Bridge, stop and smell the roses in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, take a spin on the restored Jane’s Carousel and relax in Prospect Park. Here are some great Brooklyn hotels for families.
333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is a stellar location for experiencing a family-focused NYC vacation. It’s near kid-friendly attractions such as the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Prospect Park Zoo, New York Aquarium and Coney Island.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose from standard rooms, larger rooms and king or double bed suites
- Indoor pool
- Nearby biking path and other family-friendly activities
- Free cribs to use during stay
- Pet friendly
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85 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 1120
The NU Hotel Brooklyn offers a variety of rooms, including a bunk bed suite that’s great for families. There’s an onsite market for snacks and beverages. The boutique hotel’s downtown location makes it easy to explore Brooklyn on foot or via a free rental bike.
Why it works for families:
- Bunk bed suites with a queen bed and twin bunk beds. Plus a cafe table and blackboard for doodling
- Families can also choose from standard rooms and suites
- Free bike rentals
- Free WiFi
- Pet friendly
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60 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
For families looking for a sustainable stay in New York City, consider the riverfront 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge for your next stay. This nature-focused boutique hotel features spacious rooms with fun amenities and green experiences with farm-to-table dining and organic amenities.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose between double bed guestrooms, one-bedroom or two-bedroom suites
- Some suites include an indoor hammock for a fun and relaxing experience
- Connecting rooms are available
- Rooms include organic bedding, a yoga mat and free WiFi
- Farm-to-table onsite dining options
- Outdoor rooftop pool
- Pet friendly
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NYC Hotels with Family Suites
Headed to New York City with a crew? These family favorites can handle a crowd with larger than average guest rooms and suites. Plus, each one features a little something extra like kitchenettes, free WiFi or separate bedrooms.
2 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013
For that vintage NYC experience, check out The Roxy Hotel. Families will love the spacious one- and two-bedroom suites with mid-century modern details. Fellow travelers like that it’s near public transportation.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose between standard, deluxe rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites
- Suites are outfitted with a Marshall speaker with vinyl records and a Smeg mini-fridge
- Onsite dining options
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540 Park Avenue, Upper East Side, New York, NY 10065
The Loews Regency New York Hotel caters to kids visiting New York City by keeping them busy with in-room activities. The hotel is located steps from the Central Park Zoo, one of the city’s most charming attractions for little ones.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose from standard guestrooms, one- and two-bedroom suites
- Larger suites include a kitchenette
- Cribs and baby bath amenity kits are available
- In-room fun for kids with assorted board games, toys, crayons and coloring books. Plus, you can rent a PlayStation
- Pet-friendly rooms allowing both dogs and cats
- Free WiFi
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1776 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461
The Residence Inn New York The Bronx solves a lot of the cost and space issues that families can face. With several free amenities like parking and WiFi, plus large family suites with kitchens, the Residence Inn is a great option for large families. Plus, you’ll be within 3 miles of family-friendly activities like the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden and Yankee Stadium.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose from studio rooms, one- and two-bedroom suites with two bathrooms
- Rooms and suites come with a kitchen, including a full-sized fridge, oven, microwave and other kitchen essentials. Plus, the hotel offers free grocery shopping services
- Free WiFi, breakfast buffet and onsite parking
- Pet-friendly rooms (for a fee)
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15. The Dominick
246 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly NYC luxury hotel with family suites check out The Dominick in SoHo – a Manhattan neighborhood south of Houston Street. This is a great spot if you’re visiting NYU with a teen. In addition, the hotel has an onsite restaurant and full-service spa.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose from king rooms, one- and two-bedroom suites with two bathrooms
- Seasonal outdoor pool with views of the Manhattan skyline. Plus, there’s poolside dining
- Complimentary Wifi (included in the destination fee)
- Dogs up to 25 pounds are welcome
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35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021
Within walking distance of Central Park, the Carlyle Hotel offers a luxury NYC vacation experience while also catering to families. In fact, this hotel goes the extra mile when it comes to kids by providing kid-friendly amenities. We especially love the inclusive kid-sized bathrobes. Pop into Bemelmans Bar before 6 pm (a cover charge is applied in the evening) and look at the murals. They were painted by “Madeline” author Ludwig Bemelmans in exchange for room and board in the 1940s.
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose from guest rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom suites
- Some suites are available with full kitchens or a kitchenette
- Special baby amenities are available upon request, including wireless baby monitors, full-size cribs and linens, baby-proofing service, changing table, diaper pail, baby bathtub, non-slip mat, bed rails and bottle warmers
- For older kids, child-sized bathrobes and slippers and babysitting services are available
- Kids’ menu at onsite restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly rooms
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2130 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
Located on the Upper West Side, Hotel Beacon is near family-friendly NYC attractions such as the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park. We also love the spacious room options and kitchenettes!
Why it works for families:
- Families can choose from studio rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites with two bathrooms.
- All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette
- Free WiFi
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NYC Hotels with Fab Swimming Pools
Summer in the city can be hot. Really hot. Retreating to a hotel with a pool is a great way to end a day sightseeing in NYC. So where can you find a family-friendly hotel in NYC with a pool? Here are a few of our favorites. They don’t just have normal hotel pools – they have selfie-worthy pools!
111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
If you’re looking for a hotel with a swimming pool, The William Vale Hotel has the longest outdoor pool in New York City! When you need a break from the sun, take the elevator from the fourth floor down to the second garden level and check out the 1974 Airstream trailer occupied by rotating food vendors.
SheBuysTravel writer Judy Antell recommends staying at the waterfront William Vale Hotel with teens or tweens because of its hip location near Brooklyn Bowl and the Brooklyn Brewery headquarters.
Why it works for families:
- 60-foot-long rooftop pool with private cabanas, couches, lounges and a bar
- Family-friendly (and fun) food options are available onsite
- Complimentary WiFi
- Pet-friendly rooms are available
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18 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014
Located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, the Gansevoort offers a trendy NYC stay loaded with integrated smart technology. Teens and tweens will love that each room comes with flat-screen TVs and smart room technology. Feel like unplugging for a while? The High Line is within walking distance of the hotel.
Why it works for families:
- 45-foot year-round heated rooftop pool that overlooks the Hudson River
- Spacious single or double bed guestrooms and suites
- Complimentary cribs, protective bumpers, pack and play, disposable diapers, and bath amenities including body wash, lotion, powder and diaper cream are available for families traveling with a baby
- Free WiFi property-wide so you can upload selfies from the pool or browse location attractions from your room
- Pet-friendly hotel
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10810 Rockaway Beach Dr., Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Just outside of the downtown hustle and bustle is a beachside vacation at The Rockaway Hotel + Spa. Enjoy its Queens location overlooking Jamaica Bay and easily get to Manhattan by subway or the NYC Ferry. It’s the best of both worlds and features family-friendly amenities like bunk bed rooms, kitchenettes and an amazing pool. Plus, the boutique hotel is just one block from the beach.
Why it works for families:
- Accommodations include standard rooms, deluxe rooms, junior suites, bungalow rooms which include a kitchenette and bunkbed rooms (which can be connected to a standard king room)
- Heated outdoor pool and rooftop bar
- Private cabanas are great for creating your own personal space by the pool
- Seasonal live entertainment by the pools on weekends
- You can book a private or group surfing lesson at the nearby Locals Surf School
- Free WiFi
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FAQs
Yes. Several hotels on this list have pools, including Margaritaville Resort Times Square, The Peninsula New York, Park Hyatt New York, New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, The William Vale, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC and The Rockaway Hotel.
Yes. Free parking is a valuable perk if you’re driving into the city. Residence Inn New York The Bronx includes complimentary onsite parking, helping families avoid expensive overnight parking fees.
Midtown Manhattan is a great choice if you want easy access to Times Square, Broadway, Central Park and many of the city’s top attractions. Brooklyn is another excellent option for families who want a slightly quieter home base with plenty to see and do.
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