Two Bedroom Suite at The Loews Regency, New York City.

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Best New York City Hotels for Families

Bring the Kids

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin

You name it, New York City has it -- and the same goes for hotel options there. If you're traveling to New York with your family, check out these family-friendly hotels to find the one that's right for you, whether you're traveling with toddlers, teens, or the whole extended family.

Photo Caption: Two Bedroom Suite at The Loews Regency, New York City.

Grand King Suite Parlor at The Loews Regency, New York City.

Courtesy of The Loews Regency

Most Family-Friendly: The Loews Regency

The Upper East Side's The Loews Regency offers kids all sorts of amenities, including their own concierge.

More Info: tel. 212/759-4100; www.loewshotels.com/en/Regency-Hotel

Photo Caption: Grand King Suite Parlor at The Loews Regency, New York City.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Times Square, New York City.

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Best Suite Deals: Doubletree Guest Suites

The DoubleTree Guest Suites in Times Square is a sensible family option, sleeping the whole crew in one unit for a relatively easy price. It also has a toddler playroom.

More Info: tel. 800/222-8733 or 212/719-1600; www.doubletree.com

Photo Caption: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Times Square, New York City.

Courtesy Excelsior Hotel NYC

Most Peace & Quiet: Excelsior

It's all relative in New York, of course, but the Upper West Side's Excelsior is buffered by Central Park and the park surrounding the Museum of Natural History.

More Info: tel. 800/368-4575 or 212/362-9200; www.excelsiorhotelny.com

Photo Caption: Excelsior Hotel, New York City.

Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park

Best Views: Ritz-Carlton New York

The Ritz-Carlton New York wins hands down for its open westward views from a majority of guest rooms. This downtown hotel features dynamite New York Harbor views starring Lady Liberty and Ellis Island.

More Info: tel. 800/241-3333 or 212/344-0800; www.ritzcarlton.com

Photo Caption: The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park.

The pool at the Millennium Hotel UN Plaza Hotel, New York City.

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Best Pool: Millennium UN Plaza Hotel

Rain or shine, the pool at the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel has it all: views, cleanliness, handsome tile work, and not much of a crowd.

More Info: tel. 866/866-8086 or 212/758-1234; www.millenniumhotels.com

Photo Caption: The pool at the Millennium Hotel UN Plaza Hotel, New York City.

Courtesy of Hotel Wales

Tops for Toddlers: Hotel Wales

When all is said and done, the Upper East Side's Hotel Wales wins for its Madison Avenue location near Central Park, friendly staff, breakfast buffet, residential calm, and Puss-in-Boots theme.

More Info: tel. 212/876-6000; www.hotelwalesnyc.com

Photo Caption: Hotel Wales, New York City.

Courtesy Washington Square Hotel

Tops for Teens: Washington Square Hotel

Budding bohemians will want to be in Greenwich Village at the Washington Square Hotel.

More Info: tel. 800/222-0418 or 212/777-9515; www.washingtonsquarehotel.com

Photo Caption: Washington Square Hotel, New York City.

Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC

Most Trendy for Teens: Hotel Gansevoort

Even the youngest trendsetters will gravitate to the Meatpacking District cool of the Hotel Gansevoort, which has original artwork by New York artists on display in guest rooms and throughout the hotel.

More Info: tel. 877/426-7386; www.hotelgansevoort.com

Photo Caption: The Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC in New York City.