Family-Friendly Hotels in New York City

Lugging the kids to New York City can be a daunting experience. Finding a hotel that makes that experience (whether in the accommodations or in the amenities), a bit less overwhelming can be a huge help. Here are some of the city’s best accommodations for families:

1 Hotel Central Park (Midtown West) Your kids can pretend they’re camping out, with loaner sleeping bags and games. Plus, Central Park is just steps away.

Hotel Beacon (Upper West Side) In-room kitchenette, on-site laundromat, and spacious rooms in a kid-friendly neighborhood—what more do you want?

Freehand New York City (Flatiron District) A hipster hotel, to be sure, but with its location near Madison Square Park, its game room, its multiple eating options and its reasonable-for-NYC pricing this is also a smart choice for families.

Henry Norman Hotel (Greenpoint, Brooklyn) Kitchens to feed hangry kids, in genuinely spacious and gracious suites. Plus, the staff here are gifted at making children feel like VIPs. 

Mint House at 70 Pine (Financial District) With one, two, three, and even four-bedroom apartment-style units, there’s room for the entire family here. Plus, no one will get bored, thanks to half a dozen free activities that come with the nightly rate (bowling anyone?).  

The Leon Hotel (Chinatown) Rooms here are massive, the staff is wonderfully friendly, and the hotel is in a neighborhood children (and their parents) will love exploring. Plus room-rates tend to fall about $30/night less than the competition.

Pod 39 (Midtown West) . Bunk bed rooms plus ping pong and pool tables in the lobby. Can you say kiddie heaven (and at an affordable rate)? The other Pod Hotels (there are now 4 in New York City) are as family friendly...though they don't have ping pong tables.