Family 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.