London is an amazing city for a family trip but there are so many luxury hotels in London it can be hard to choose. But if you’re looking for the best luxury family hotels in London, you’ve come to the right place. Hotels have been a hobby of mine for years (and long before I had a family) so I’ve curated a list of London’s top luxury hotels with the best location, best amenities, beautiful interiors and family-friendly dining. Many of these hotels offer gifts and special tailor-made experiences for children. These hotels balance absolute luxury for adults with something special for children.
Keep reading to discover the ultimate family-friendly luxury hotels by style.
Classic Luxury / Grand Dame Hotels
These are some of London’s most iconic hotels, steeped in history and utterly elegant. They offer totally impeccable service and are the highest price-point. Read on for the best luxury family hotels in London.
The Savoy – One of London’s most iconic hotels, opening in 1889 and well known for introducing modern innovations such as electric lighting and lifts and having a beautiful Art Deco style. It has an amazing location on the Strand on one side and on the River Thames on the other. For theatre lovers it is close to the West End and the onsite Savoy Theatre is currently showing Paddington The Musical.
There is a swimming pool with set swimming times for children. Children are welcome in the famous Savoy Grill and there is special children’s tea menu served in the foyer. The hotel offers two bedroom family rooms.
Location: Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
Claridges – One of London’s most iconic hotels for over 200 years. A favourite for royalty and Hollywood legends, such as Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn and Bing Crosby. The art deco interiors make Claridge’s one of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels in London and the Mayfair location near the most prestigious shopping streets gives it even more grandeur. The restaurant is child-friendly and there’s a children’s afternoon tea served in the famous foyer.
When you reserve a suite, there’s a complimentary connecting extra room for children under 16. Children are given personalised activity cases with hand-picked gifts. There’s dedicated family swim times at the indoor pool at Claridge’s Spa.
Location: Brook St, London W1K 4HR (Mayfair)
The Ritz – One of London’s most legendary hotels, everyone associates the Ritz with total luxury. Opening in 1906 and sparkling with Louis XVI interiors it’s totally synonymous with elegance. Despite being the epitome of luxury, you’d think the Ritz would be weary of sticky-fingered kids but actually they roll out the red carpet for ‘Kidz at the Ritz.’ They have amazing family rooms and extensive children’s menus and children up to 15 stay on a complimentary basis. There are in-room games consoles, children’s bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers, complimentary ice cream with Afternoon Tea or with lunch and dinner in The Ritz Restaurant and even children’s menus in the two Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant.
The location on Piccadilly is also fantastic and conveniently near London’s most famous toy shop, Hamley’s.
Location: 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
The Dorchester Hotel – Is actually a personal favourite as it’s where we had our wedding reception. Opening in 1931, the hotel has a long history associated with royalty and other dignitaries and the grand facade with a yellow awning on Park Lane is completely eye-catching. We have actually taken our boys to the Dorchester Grill many times and it remains an absolute family favourite including spending Christmases there. There is also a brilliant children’s afternoon tea.
If you book a luxury room you get 50% off a second room, or book a suite and there’s a complimentary second room. Children’s room is decorated with whimsical Atelier Choux touches and there are cookies for children.
Location: The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London W1K 1QA (Mayfair).
The Langham opened in 1865 as Europe’s first grand hotel and was enjoyed by the likes of Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde and Napoleon III.
The Langham is a hotel that positively welcomes little guests with personalised hospitality. The hotel has a connection with the Regent Street Cinema, dating back to 1848, it has a rich legacy that and guests can enjoy an exclusive rate with extensive family films. The swimming pool has regular children’s hours and every Saturday children are welcome for the “Splash in the Pool” session with pool toys and fun. There is a children’s afternoon tea and even children’s baking classes. Plus cute amenities such as Theodore Bar, slippers, robes, colouring book, water bottle and hamper.
There’s 50% off a second room and up to 20% off suites.
At Christmas the hotel collaborates with Hamley’s for some really special offerings.
Parents will love the famous Artesian bar, known for being one of the best bars in the world.
The Lanesborough is another historic, regency-style hotel in London. It’s so fancy that it offers 24 butler service. But children are also prioritised with the ‘Little VIP Club’ for children under 16. This is designed to bring fun and adventure to a family stay with lots of family-friendly activities including Little Butler Bootcamp, mocktail lessons, horse riding in Hyde Park, in-room treasure hunts, mini manicures and pedicure and splash hours in our pool.
The Concierge team are experts in creating itineraries and days out in London for the entire family. At the hotel there’s also complimentary movies and popcorn. On arrival children are gifted with a little VIP wallet, invited to meet Lilibet (the resident cat), there’s a children’s afternoon tea. The Lanesborough also work with Notorious Kids to create other magical experiences such as room decor and special picnics.
Book two nights or more in one of the two-bedroom suites or connecting rooms and guests can enjoy 25% off your stay.
The hotel is also delightfully close to Harrods, London’s most famous department store.
Hotel Cafe Royal – This totally gorgeous hotel is the only hotel located right on Regent’s Street. It’s known for being a celebrity favourite throughout 160 years with guests such as Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill, Princess Diana and David Bowie. The hotel really thinks about it’s smallest guests with personalised mirror messages, teepee set-ups and themed in-room arrangements tailored to your child’s interests.
Babies up to two years old, recieve a full set of baby essentials and children aged two to twelve receive their own slippers, bathrobes, and children’s toiletries by Cocci Nella.
The Royal Trunks are curated with age-appropriate toys, books, and activities across three age ranges with a wide selection of complimentary toys, games, and consoles on request, including Dash, the much-loved resident dog toy. During school holidays, Kids Corner at Hotel Café Royal is a seasonal activation with toys, games, arts and crafts, plus movies, video games and consoles (note this isn’t a supervised kids club). Café Royal Grill includes children’s menus plus a curated Children’s Afternoon Tea at Café Royal Grill. The pool has dedicated family swim class and the hotel offers a kids fitness class. Meanwhile if a babysitter is secured parents can enjoy two-Michelin starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal.
Location: 10 Air St, London W1B 5AB
The Connaught – The Connaught is a beautifully understated yet super luxury hotel in Mayfair dating back to the 19th Century. Families who reserve a one-bedroom suite for adults will receive a complimentary room (connecting or close by). There’s a complimentary breakfast with fresh viennoiserie from Nicolas Rouzaud for the children plus family swim times in the Aman Spa. (I’m determined to make my children Aman babies one day!) The Connaught Grill is a favourite of our family and there’s lots on the menu that children will love. Plus parents will be delighted by three Michelin Starred, Helene Darroze and the the world famous Connaught Bar.
Location: The Connaught, Carlos Place, Mayfair, London, W1K 2AL
The Goring – Probably most famous for its Royal connections (Katherine Princess of Wales stayed the night before her wedding and the queen was known to frequent it), this family-owned hotel opened in 1910. Visitors will love the hotel’s British charm and of course the proximity to Buckingham Palace. The hotel also has the benefit of having a private garden, and is even home to Teddy, the resident Shetland pony. The hotel offers spacious family suites, even accommodating three children. The Goring’s Dressing Up Box allows kids to become fairy princesses, Beefeaters, police officers, Harry Potter characters and more. There’s family dining, a concierge very knowledgable about local children’s activities and every child gets a cuddly Barbara the Sheep, the hotel’s mascot. Oscar actually has one!
Location: The Goring, 15 Beeston Place,
London, SWIW OJW
The Landmark – The Landmark actually opened in 1899 as a Grand Central Hotel serving passengers during the the golden age of travel – it’s actually right by Marylebone station(handy for trips to Bicester Village). The hotel is known for its beautiful glass roofed atrium which has the feel of an indoor garden.
The hotel offers a really amazing ‘Investigator’ Package which includes a stay in a family room. As the hotel is near Sherlock Holmes’ famous neighbourhood the package gives the chance to enter the famous detective’s world. In the room are Sherlock Holmes children’s books, an Investigator Teddy Bear, and dress-up accessories. Kids can go on an interactive treasure hunt through the hotel with a Mystery Map and get a special certificate when the complete it. Parents are not forgotten as the offer includes Sherlock Holmes-inspired cocktail for the parents in Great Central Pub. Plus tickets for the Sherlock Holmes Museum for up to 2 adults and 2 children.
Location: 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ
The Berkeley – Though historically the Berkeley dates back to 1897, it’s very much a modern hotel having been recently renovated. Reserve one room for adults and receive a second room at a 50% saving or reserve a one-bedroom suite for adults and receive a complimentary room for children plus daily breakfast, welcome champagne for adults and seasonal goodies for kids. One of the real selling points of the hotel is outdoor heated rooftop pool – and yes children are allowed to use it!
Location: Wilton Pl, London SW1X 7RL
Rubens at The Palace – This historic hotel is actually located opposite Buckingham Palace. They offer a special family package with a breakfast on the morning of your stay, children’s check-in, cupcake-making masterclass, special turn down with a gift and complimentary children’s meals in our restaurant (when dining with an adult). We loved the children’s afternoon tea (Noah felt like a prince) plus the hotel can put together special picnic hampers for local London parks.
Brown’s Hotel – Browns Hotel in Mayfair is famous for being London’s first ever hotel and was a favourite of royalty, presidents and literary greats such as Agatha Christie. The hotel runs the Rocco Forte Kids programme which ensures younger guests will be just as pampered as the grown-ups. The programme is tailored for babies (ages 0-3), kids (ages 4-12) and teens (ages 13-16).
The hotel has a special animal theme with personalised Rocco Forte Kids passport at check-in, welcome treats, little bathrobes and slippers and animal cuddly toys. Older guests can enjoy bespoke itineraries created by the Concierge team, special spa treatments or interactive entertainment in their rooms. The hotel can provide two bedroom family suites and any amenity that you can think of for babies and children, there’s even a special teddy turn down service. The restaurant is child-friendly plus there’s kids afternoon tea.
Location: 33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is another classic Victorian hotel first opening in 1889 and undergoing a stunning refurbishment in 2019. The proximity to Hyde park is a real selling point and it’s very close to a children’s play ground meaning kids will have plenty of space to play and explore. And for parents Harrods and Harvey Nics are also on your door step. Parents can also enjoy high level dining at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and the Aubrey.
The hotel offers Little Rangers Adventures for children up to 12 allowing you kids to become a Sloane, Park, or Royal Ranger.
For Little Rangers up to 12 there family friendly activities at the hotel with dressing up clothes and a bespoke treasure map with dedicated trails to discover the local area.
Children under 12 years have up to three complimentary meals per day from children’s menus, in The Rosebery or the room. There’s complimentary toys, a movie night and the offer of additional service such as the Toy Concierge at Harrods for the Sloane Ranger, a visit to The Household Cavalry Museum for the Royal Ranger or an adventurous ‘sensory’ game exploring neighbouring Hyde Park for the Park Ranger.
For Very Little Rangers up to 3 years old the hotel has a partnership with baby brand My 1st Years. There are amneities including a baby crib, a bouncing chair, and bottle warmers. As a special gift, personalised items such as a comforter, a cuddly bunny toy, and a hooded towel await. The experience can be enhanced with a beautifully designed nursery by My 1st Years with a rocking horse, toy chest and more.
There are large suites, children’s afternoon tea and children’s spa treatments. Honestly I’m completely sold!
Location: 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
Marriott County Hall – One of my main reasons for including this hotel is due to the brilliant location. It right on the Southbank with views of iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. The ‘Very Important Kids’ package offers families extras for little ones, including slippers, a bathrobe, a County Hall Teddy bear, specialised toiletries, and a family fun treasure hunt.
Location: County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
Modern Luxury
These are some of London’s newer hotels with more modern decor and style.
Four Seasons Park Lane – I’ve stayed in many Four Seasons hotels over the years and I always find them to be such a family friendly brand. The location on Park Lane is perfect for visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and other top London attractions. There are lots of room options here such as connecting rooms and suites plus Royal Terrace Suites and Hyde Park Suites. The red carpet is rolled out for little ones with welcome gifts, and turn down treat to suit the child’s interests such as superheroes or science. Children will receive Four Seasons Movie Night vouchers at check-in and they can choose film and they’re provided with popcorn in the room – an experience that Oscar would love!
Kids eat free in the hotel’s restaurant Pavyllon and the hotel can organise curated experiences such as private London Eye pods and family scavenger hunts around London.
Location: Hamilton Pl, Park Ln, London W1J 7DR
The Four Seasons Tower Bridge also offers a different location perspective and has spacious rooms and family friendly extras.
The Peninsula – Another uber luxury hotel that is also very child-friendly. I took Noah here for breakfast and he was treated like an absolute prince! Though the Peninsula is a iconic brand the hotel is still quite new to London and is quite honestly one of the most luxurious hotel’s going! It’s classic British in style with a transport theme running through it due to the Brooklands theme. There’s a 50% discount on a connecting room for children under 12 (up to two children per room) and children’s amenities such as bathrobes and welcome treats. The hotel also runs the ‘Children’s Adventure Quest’ which allows children to play secret agents for the day. We’re big fans of the Cantonese restaurant and there’s also a children’s afternoon tea.
Location: 1 Grosvenor Pl, London SW1X 7HJ
The Shangri-La at the Shard – Starting on level 34, The Shangri-La occupies 18 floors of The Shard, making it totally unique in London. Children will love the Infinity Sky Pool and there are dedicated children’s swim times.
There’s a 50% discount on a second room for children, plus a complimentary buffet breakfast.
The Rosewood London is an absolutely gorgeous hotel with a building that dates back to 1912 preserving many original features. I love the calm courtyard at the hotel and it’s very close to the sights and sounds of Covent Garden both of which are handy for families. The hotel offers rooms for two adults and two children (up to 16 years old) in a suite with the second bedroom complimentary, or in family room with 50% off the second bedroom. The hotel also provides personalised amenitities for children. The hotel’s stunning ‘Art Afternoon Tea’ also has a children’s version.
Location: 252 High Holborn, London
Corinthia – The Corinthia is a hotel that my family have favoured for years and we’ve spent both Christmas and Boxing Day there. Like many London hotels it has a interesting history, opening in 1885 as a grand hotel and later used by the Ministry of defence. Guests can book two rooms with enjoy 50% off the second, connecting or nearby. Adults will receive a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Héritage Champagne and little guests are given cute gifts. Parents will love the hotel’s amazing spa and there are special swimming hours for kids.
The hotel’s Westminster location is very convenient for exploring some of London’s major attractions.
Location: Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD,
Raffles London at the OWO – Raffles London is another new hotel that is nothing short of stunning. The classic brand (originating in Singapore) opened in 2023 in a historic building known as the Old War Office and is associated with figures such as Winston Churchill. With nine restaurants there’s no shortage of choice – I recommend Paper Moon with kids and Kioku by Endo for a date night. The hotel also has the book a room and the second room is 50% off or book a suite and the second room is complimentary offer. There’s champagne for adults and special amenities for kids including the signature Winston the Lion cuddly. Even dogs are welcome!
Children can even take part the Mini Butler Experience an introduction to the art of hospitality. There’s children’s afternoon tea, expert concierge to arrange child-friendly itineraries and kids swimming hours.
Location: 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Art’Otel – Has a brilliant location next to Battersea Power Station and all the shops, restaurants and attractions offered there. We loved the hotel’s own restaurant, JOIA Restaurant which celebrates the best of Portuguese and Iberian cuisine and has a stunning view of the Power Station. The hotel was fun kids’ packs with colouring in and puzzles plus locally inspired art activities for children. All restaurants have children’s menus and breakfasts.
The rooftop pool on the 16th floor is a major selling point!
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate – Taj 51 is a great location near Buckingham Palace and Westminster. Children are treated like VIPs, greeted by name and receiving a special Kids@Taj bag with goodies and a ‘Kids@Taj Passport’, stamped by every Taj hotel around the world. They get an official certificate commemorating any Kids@Taj activities plus a hotel registration card, letterheads key card holder and a Kids@Taj sketchbook with crayons and postcards. There’s a special Kid’s dining menu and at bedtime, kids can enjoy personalised giant cookies with marshmallows and hot chocolate, while milkshakes and smoothie. The hotel also offers a bespoke Harry Potter Experience.
Location: 51 Buckingham Gate , SW1E 6AF
Conrad London St James – For me the perfect hotel location just steps away from Big Ben, Westminster and then around 15 minutes walk from the London Eye. Though without the opulence of some of London’s grand dames the Conrad is still a high level of luxury and service. Families can enjoy a family room with bed and breakfast, a personalised storybook, themed treats and unlimited access to a children’s library. There’s a Little Londoners package with bed and breakfast and Bottomless Bollinger Afternoon Tea along with the children’s afternoon tea experience. This is one of the best afternoon teas for children that I’ve done with Oscar. The hotel’s Blue Boar Pub is family friendly and has a kids menu.
Location: 22-28 Broadway London SW1H 0BH United Kingdom
Nobu Portman – I don’t think that Nobu is somewhere that people immediately think of a being family-friendly but the hotels are actually very family-focussed. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for the whole family, guaranteed connecting rooms, special welcome amenities for children (bathrobes, slippers, toys) and baby essentials like cots, bottle warmers, and strollers. Of course, Nobu is most known for its famous restaurants and the quality here is exceptional. But when dining with the family I really recommend the weekend brunch which has entertainment from Sharky and George on selected days.
Location: 22 Portman Square, London W1H 7BG.
One Aldwych – This modern hotel on the fringe of Covent Garden has always been a favourite of mine. The hotel offers lots of different room configurations for families. There’s child-friendly dining with the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea being a highlight, there’s a chlorine-free pool complete with music and exotic fish projections. (not suitable for babies under 12 months).
Pan Pacific Hotel – Is in the city centre but still manages to be an oasis of wellness and calm. It’s a hotel that certainly embraces families. Singa Cub Club is the children’s programme, designed to give thoughtful experiences around the hotel. Children receive a Singa the Lion cuddly, the opportunity for an in room movie experience, a visit to Singa’s Little Atelier to choose a bespoke outfit for their Singa teddy, an activity booklet, a gorgeous safari-themed teepee set up.
There’s a children’s concierge, children’s spa treatments plus children aged 6 and under eat free at Straits Kitchen while children aged 7 to 12 have 50% off. A really selling point is the hotel’s roof top pool which offers family swim hours. The Pan Pacific would be a great choice for a luxury family hotel in London
Location: 80 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AB, United Kingdom
Quirky
Treehouse House – If you’re looking for something a bit different, I really recommend the Treehouse Hotel. The design is really playful and gives a sense of childhood nostalgia being inspired by the of a treehouse with nest style views. The sweeping views over London are stunning and the hotel will appeal to people looking for something more quirky and less traditional. The hotel offers one overnight stay for a family of up to four in connecting rooms or up to five in a connecting Clubhouse Suite & Lookout Twin room. Including breakfast in Californian-Mexican restaurant, Madera at Treehouse (I’m a big fan of the restaurant for dinner too), a children’s teepee set up, milk and cookies, children’s bathrobe and slippers (I’m a sucker for a baby bathrobe), colouring books, bathroom amenitities.
Sunborn – Live out a dream and stay the night on a super yacht! The Sunborn London is moored in the Royal Victoria Dock and offers family rooms!
Boutique Luxury
Smaller, intimate hotels.
Beaverbrook Townhouse – This stylish Chelsea Townhouse, home to only 14 suites offers a family sleep over package. The accommodation has a 50% discount on a second room, there’s daily à la carte breakfast in The Fuji Grill, and special welcome amenities for the children. We loved how family-friendly the hotel’s sister manor house property was.
The Ampersand – Is a beautifully quirky Small Luxury Hotel with fun and bright decor. The South Kensington location makes the hotel within easy reach of the ‘big’ museums including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V & A plus the Royal Albert Hall. With these famous neighbours, the hotel offers two afternoon teas to appeal to children, the Jurassic Afternoon Tea and The Science Afternoon tea (I’ve tried both in the interests of research!). The hotel offers different room configurations to suit families and excitingly is soon launching a Science Family Suite offers an immersive experience where space-inspired design meets imagination.
There is also a games room for guests with ping pong table, board games and books for families.
Location: 10 Harrington Road, London, SW7 3ER
Firmdale – The Firmdale Hotels are a group of eight hotels in popular London locations. I’ve always loved these eclectic design hotel which have been personally curated by Kit Kemp Design Studio. It’s worth checking the individual hotels as offers may vary but the family package looks something like this:
50% off the second bedroom for children aged 16 years or younger, complimentary extra bed daily English breakfast for the family, children’s bathrobes and toiletries, children’s board games and books, RIKRAK welcome gift for the parents, milk & cookies at turndown, late checkout (1pm). We love the bowling alley a the Ham Yard, the swimming pool at the Haymarket and the various screening rooms at the hotels.
The Hari – In a leafy oasis of Belgravia lies the Hari, a beautiful boutique hotel with character. I love the idea of the Family First package, wher little ones will receive special welcome amenities and a magical storybox from Tonies. They can choose from a selection of characters to play on their Tonie! I love the Italian restaurant Il Pampero – you can’t go wrong with Italian for kids
Location: 20 Chesham Place, Belgravia, SW1X 8HQ
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