New York is a wonderful destination for a family vacation as the Big Apple's iconic sights will thrill both parents and children alike. No shortage of accommodations exist in New York, but families need a place to relax and feel at home. The city's family-friendly hotels can deliver a home-like atmosphere. Many hotels offer services to keep the kids entertained and to help the adults unwind after a day's sightseeing.
Set in the charming residential neighborhood of Murray Hill, the 70 Park Avenue Hotel is four blocks from Grand Central Station and within walking distance of Broadway and the shops on Fifth Avenue. The hotel excels in catering for families traveling with children. In-room child safety kits include items such as toilet latches, outlet covers and nightlights. Babysitting services are available, and you can rent a stroller. The hotel welcomes each child with a KimptonKids gift, and animal-print robes are available for young guests. Comment cards are provided for kids to provide their views on the hotel; families are given a list of local child-friendly activities and restaurants.
70 Park Avenue Hotel
70 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-973-2400
70parkave.com
The Belvedere Hotel has a great location for families visiting New York. Two blocks from Times Square, the hotel is within walking distance of all the major attractions. Spacious rooms and suites are ideal for accommodating families, while free Wi-Fi and cable TV with HBO are a welcome feature to help keep the kids entertained. Kids will be even more impressed with Nintendo and pay-per-view movies that are available with a surcharge.
The Belvedere Hotel
319 W. 48th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-245-7000
belvederehotelnyc.com
The Embassy Suites Hotel in New York's Financial District offers family accommodations in stylish suites. Nearby attractions including Ellis Island, Wall Street and the South Street Seaport, and famous neighborhoods such as Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown are in walking distance. The two-room suites all have a private bedroom, as well as a living room with a double-size sofa bed. The hotel's restaurants are child-friendly, providing cribs, high chairs and a children's menu.
Embassy Suites New York
102 North End Ave.
New York 10282
212-945-0100
embassysuites1.hilton.com
New York's Novotel, centrally placed on the corner of 52nd Street and Broadway, provides a family-friendly accommodation at a reasonable price. Family rooms for two adults and two children are available; children under 16 stay free. Kids receive a personalized gift on arrival, and the hotel restaurant provides a balanced children's menu. Safe play areas, cartoon TV channels and babysitting (payment required) are additional family-friendly facilities.
Hotel Novotel
New York Times Square
226 W. 52nd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-315-0100
novotel.com
