Hotels in London

Living in central London, kids are such a rare sight that it’s easy to forget they exist. Bar the odd aberration like Hamley’s, all the shops and restaurants cater pretty much exclusively to a 16+ demographic. During the school holidays though, it’s a time-honoured tradition for kids from all over the south of England to come and visit some of London’s best family-friendly attractions. I’m talking stuff like the interactive exhibits at the Science Museum, wax celebrities at Madame Tussaud’s and caged monsters of the deep at the London Aquarium.
Finding a family-friendly base for these activities in the middle of London ain’t always easy, though. Most London hotels are used largely by business people and couples of all ages looking to take some time away from their families and absorb some culture. Children, therefore, are often implicitly if not actively discouraged, in the fear that they might disrupt the tranquillity of the other guests. It’s rare to find an establishment that really goes out of its way to make children feel welcome, but they do exist, and we’ve rounded up a few of them that you should consider for your next family weekend in London.

Hotels in London
Hotels in London
Hotels in London
Hotels in LondonThere are Novotels all over the city, but this one is a nice and out-of-the-way hotel near Greenwich, which is one of the more scenic parts of London, and an area where you don’t have to deal with the same levels of noise, pollution and manic activity. This four star hotel offers purpose-built family rooms designed to accommodate two adults and two children. The best part is that accommodation and breakfast are both free to the kids, as long as they’re under eighteen years old.
The closest tube station is Greenwich, which services National Rail, the Docklands Light Railway and even has a ferry service running up the river.
Hotels in London
Hotels in London
Hotels in London
Base2Stay has been winning awards and much repeat business for its gently innovative approach to hotels which centres around just being honest and straightforward, with absolutely no hidden fees. Even the minibar has been replaced with a vending machine, so you know exactly what you’re getting at all times. One of its most welcome ideas has been to put a little minikitchen in each room, allowing guests to prepare their own food in their rooms. Ideal for families as little snacks are some of the most expensive things you can buy in Kensington. The rooms are larger than you’d expect as well, and can sleep up to four people. Local restaurants offer exclusive discounts to Base2Stay guests, and will even deliver food to your room if you’re feeling lazy.
This Kensington hotel is within a kilometre of three tube stations: Earls Court, Gloucester Road and High Street Kensington.