By Melissa Elizondo
A trip to
New York with kids can take some planning. It can be hard to navigate around the city with children. Finding a family friendly hotel can be just as difficult. Whether you are looking for a luxury or a value hotel, plenty of kid-friendly hotels can be found in New York.
Four Seasons
Four Seasons New York is one of New York's finest luxury hotels. This hotel provides luxury in a family-friendly setting. Amenities include a special welcome gift for younger members of your party, child size bathrobes, and complimentary baby toiletries. Upon request, the hotel provides complimentary items to childproof your hotel room and baby equipment. The hotel also arranges reliable babysitting services within 48 hours notice.
Four Seasons
57 E. 57th St.
New York, New York 10022
(212) 758-5700
fourseasons.com/newyorkfs
Westin
The Westin Times Square is located in the heart of the city. Upon check-in, children ages 3 to 12 receive a goody bag filled with a make-your-own postcard kit, stencils and colored pencils. The fully equipped gym features Nintendo Wii. The Westin Kids Club offers a Discovery Room, complete with everything they need to help them discover fun facts about New York.
Westin Times Square
270 W. 43rd St.
New York, New York 10036
(212) 201-2700
www.westinny.com/
Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites New York is located downtown in the Financial District. It is situated on the Hudson River within close proximity to Battery Park and the Statue of Liberty. All the rooms are suites, which gives your family a little more space to move around. Rooms also include a microwave oven. Amenities include cribs, playground and children's activities.
Embassy Suites New York
102 N. End Ave.
New York, New York 10282
(212) 945-0100
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70 Park Avenue Hotel
70 Park Avenue Hotel is a boutique hotel located in midtown Manhattan. Kids are given a KimptonKids welcome gift upon check-in. Kids are given their own comment cards to give their opinion of the stay. Cribs or play yards are available as well as in-room child safety kits including outlet covers, toilet latches and nightlights. The concierge can also arrange accredited babysitting services and stroller rental.
70 Park Avenue Hotel
70 Park Ave. at 38th Street
New York, New York 10016
(212) 973-2400
70parkave.com
Doubletree
Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square is all about location. The hotel is the only all-suite hotel on Broadway in Times Square. All rooms include a sofa bed, refrigerator, microwave oven and high-speed Internet. Amenities include cribs and high chairs delivered to your room, plus Sony Playstations available in all rooms. The hotel provides an entire floor of childproof suites. A kid's club is also available for children ages 3 to 12.
Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square
1568 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
(212) 719-1600
doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/LGASFDT-Doubletree-Guest-Suites-Times-Square-New-York-City-New-York/index.do
About the Author:
Melissa Elizondo earned a Bachelor's degree from Texas State University. She received a degree in interdisciplinary studies. She is a certified teacher. She worked for six years as a teacher and has experience in child development.
