21 Great NYC Hotels for Families

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NYC Hotels for Families
There’s no shortage of NYC hotels for families. Photo credit: Canva.com

With more than 450 NYC hotels for families and even more in the outer boroughs, it’s easy to find a family-friendly hotel with fits your your budget and needs.

There are key factors to consider. If you’re driving into NYC, then free parking is essential (overnight parking can exceed the cost of a night in a small town – for the room!). Does your itinerary include a Mets game at Citifield in Queens, a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and one of these free things to do in NYC? You’ll need easy access to the subway to get around. For a luxury family trip, splurge on a stay at one of New York’s finest hotels. And if you are coming to NYC in November, book a hotel that overlooks the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route.)

We are chock full of information, including kid-friendly hotels and additional resources for planning your New York City vacation. Bringing your dog? Check our pet-friendly NYC hotels here.

SheBuysTravel Tip: Driving yourself to New York City? Be sure to read our survival guide to driving in NYC first. It will tell you everything you need to know to not look like a tourist!

From budget to luxury, there are hundreds of NYC hotels for families. Photo credit: Luciano Mortula – LGM / Shutterstock

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!

Margaritaville Times Square rooftop pool view. Photo credit: Margaritaville Resorts

1. Margaritaville Resort Times Square

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
  • Margaritaville Resort kids clubs provide classes, games and activities
  • Free cribs for use at the hotel
  • Proximity to family-friendly NYC attractions
  • Outdoor rooftop pool

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Room at The Westin New York at Times Square
The pet-friendly Westin offers various room options. Photo credit: Westin New York at Times Square

2.The Westin New York at Times Square

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.

SheBuysTravel Tip: This is a Marriott property, so join the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty club before you book to get the best deals and accumulate points for perks on future stays.

Why it works for families: 

  • Suite options with bedroom and 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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Millennium Premier New York Times Square
Room view at the Millennium Premier New York Times Square. Photo credit: MyMillennium

3. Millennium Premier New York Times Square

133 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

The Millennium Premier 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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TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South
Family suites with bunk beds at the TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South. Photo credit: TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South

4. TRYP by Wyndham Times Square South

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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NYC hotels for families includes the Residence Inn
Room at the Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown. Photo courtesy of Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown

Midtown NYC Hotels for Families

Midtown Manhattan is home to some of New York City’s most iconic attractions and where most tourists like to be! Staying in midtown keeps you close to the theater district, Times Square and Central Park.

5. Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East

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.

SheBuysTravel Tip: This hotel is part of the Marriott Bonvoy family as well.

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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Kimpton Muse Hotel is among NYC hotels for families
The Kimpton Muse Hotel is among NYC hotels for families. Photo credit: Kimpton

6. Kimpton Muse Hotel

130 W. 46th St. New York NY 10036

Within walking distance of Times Square, Broadway and Rockefeller Center, the Kimpton Muse Hotel is an excellent choice for families looking to have a bit of NYC fun! The hotel thrives on the energy of the city with contemporary design and offers family-friendly connecting room blocks and suites. Like all Kimptons, it has a free happy hour with snacks, great to tide kids over till dinner.

Why it works for families: 

  • Connecting accommodations available in corner clusters of 2-3 rooms
  • Accommodations include rooms with double beds or king suites
  • Families can use the hotel’s free bike rentals to explore the city
  • Kids can have fun riding on Micro Kickboard scooters which are available for free rental during their stay
  • Lots of kid perks, including a welcome gift at check in
  • Cribs, child safety seats, strollers and bouncy seats are available to rent
  • Pet friendly

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view of St. Patrick's Cathedral from the courtyard of the Lotte New York Palace hotel
Even in the rain, the view of St. Patrick’s Cathedral from the courtyard of the Lotte New York Palace Hotel is amazing. Photo credit: Cathy Bennett Kopf

7. Lotte New York Palace

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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Indoor pool at the Peninsula New York hotel
Indoor pool at the Peninsula New York. Photo courtesy Peninsula

8. The Peninsula New York

700 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019

This luxury midtown hotel offers plenty of family perk packages, including our favorite which features a tent for in-suite camping.

Why it works for families: 

  • Connecting rooms and suites are available
  • Camp Peninsula package available which includes s’mores kit and a tent pitched right inside rooms, along with other exclusive activities for kids
  • Family-friendly hotel packages available
  • Indoor pool
  • Free WiFi

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Pool at the Park Hyatt New York hotel
Park Hyatt’s indoor saltwater swimming pool with underwater speakers. Photo credit: Park Hyatt

9. Park Hyatt New York

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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New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Room view at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo credit: Marriott

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.

10. New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

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
  • Kids can rent a Nintendo for their room from the concierge
  • Nearby biking path and other family-friendly activities
  • Free cribs to use during stay
  • Pet friendly

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NU Hotel Brooklyn
Bikes are available for use at NU Hotel Brooklyn. Photo credit: NU Hotel

NU Hotel Brooklyn 

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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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
Indoor hammocks in select rooms at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. Photo credit: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

12. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

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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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite at Roxy Hotel New York. Photo credit: Roxy Hotel

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.

13. The Roxy Hotel

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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Loews Regency New York Hotel
Atrium Suite is perfect for families at the Loews New York Atrium hotel. Photo credit: Loews

14. Loews Regency New York Hotel

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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15. Residence Inn New York The Bronx

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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Downtown NYC Luxury Hotel for Families: The Dominick in Soho
Enjoy a bath with a view of downtown while surrounded by Turkish marble. Photo credit: Catherine Parker

16. 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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The Carlyle Hotel is a luxury property near Central Park. Photo credit: Ingus Kruklitis / Shutterstock

17. Carlyle Hotel

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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Hotel Beacon NYC
Two-bedroom suite at Hotel Beacon NYC. Photo credit: Hotel Beacon

18. Hotel Beacon NYC

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 hotel
A huge outdoor pool at The William Vale Hotel. Photo credit: Judy Antell

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!

19. The William Vale Hotel

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 serving burgers, fries and ice cream in the 15,000 square foot “green space” called Vale Park.

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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View from a room at the Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC hotel
Incredible view! Photo courtesy of Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC Hotel

20. Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC

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 a Marshall boombox, which connects with your iPod, iPad, iPhone or Android by cable or Bluetooth. Parents will want to check out The Mirror Workout, Google Nest Hub and mobile ordering from onsite restaurants, all within the comfort of their rooms. 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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The Rockway Hotel NYC
Beautiful pool at The Rockway Hotel NYC. Photo credit: The Rockaway Hotel

21. The Rockaway Hotel

10810 Rockaway Beach Dr., Rockaway Park, NY 11694

Just outside of the downtown hustle and bustle is a beachside vacation at The Rockaway Hotel. 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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Other Hotel and Vacation Rentals Near New York City

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Judy Antell is an empty-nester mother of 3 who spends a lot of time visiting her daughters. Why don’t they live in Brooklyn? Judy and her husband love to travel, by bike, car, or plane, whether to see their kids or have friend or couple adventures, mostly centered around vegetarian food.
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