The 15 best family-friendly hotels in New York City for 2025

Turning the corner onto W. 30th Street from Broadway, Virgin Hotels New York makes a dramatic appearance. Among NoMad’s tightly crammed hustle and bustle, the sidewalk expands and a wide red carpet appears with Virgin’s signature red neon signage above the entrance to a 39-story modern glass tower with a double-height lobby.

Part of Sir Richard Branson’s foray into hospitality, Virgin Hotels debuted in Chicago in 2015 with a cheeky ethos featuring ‘chamber’ room designs, which have flexible space for sleeping and living, plus minibars with street value pricing. There’s also an emphasis on social spaces for gathering and interior design that reflects each location. Virgin Hotels New York debuted in 2023. Here, Big Apple style is filtered through a sprawling social space on the third and fourth floors with a stylish indoor-outdoor cocktail bar, restaurant and pool club. It’s also home to an outpost of Exhale Spa with signature treatments, barre and yoga classes and a spacious fitness center.

There are 460 suites and ‘chambers’. The ‘chamber’ rooms have sliding doors, which separate the sleeping and living area, as well as lounge beds with moveable headboards and are available in one king and two double bed layouts. The design is modern with a Scandi appeal in a neutral color palette featuring blonde wood, tufted upholstered head boards, soft throw blankets and black veined marble side tables, plus bathrooms in creamy porcelain. 

On the third floor, Everdene encompasses a sit-down restaurant with a plush dining room and a buzzy bar. It’s not unusual for a live DJ to be spinning near the bar and a crowd of both locals and hotel guests congregating. Service is friendly, professional and capable.

Time Out tip: Check out the subterranean Exhale Spa for its leading-edge facial, massage and body treatments, as well as sauna, hammam, snow room and halo-therapy salt room. 

Address: 1227 Broadway, New York, NY 10001 
Price: From approximately $500 per night.
Closest transport: 34th Street subway, 6 minute walk 

With spacious rooms, well-preserved history, a good location, incredible dining, and top-notch service, the Shelburne Sonesta New York is as well-rounded a hotel as you can get.

Located just steps from Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, this hotel is close enough to be a visitor’s playground, but has dining options where you’ll be seated side-by-side with locals. The 1929-built building has plenty of apartment-style rooms, giving you the chance to step back in time and live in old New York, and is especially ideal for families seeking more space.

The Shelburne Sonesta New York has everything you need for a one or two-night stay. Their onsite restaurant, Take Care Bistro, opens early with a full barista bar, and later in the day, its veggie-forward menu makes for one of the best lunch and dinner options in the area.

There’s a traditional USPS mailbox located in the lobby, which, despite being nearly a century old, is still functioning. You’ll find plenty of comfortable space to catch up on work, and if you forgot your laptop, there are two computers available with printers. The hotel is dog-friendly with specific dog-friendly menus, and there’s a 24-hour gym on the second floor.

The 325 rooms provide a plethora of options, from traditional hotel rooms to apartment-style suites. There are guest suites, guest rooms, studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. Around a fifth of the rooms have a kitchenette, which is also a nod to the hotel’s history since, prior to being a hotel, it was strictly residential.

Throughout the hotel, service is warm and welcoming, and the facilities are some of the most unique and strangely comprehensive we’ve ever seen at a New York hotel, with plenty of spots for working, lounging, or even playing at the ping-pong table and a medical center.

Time Out tip: The hotel’s Vintage Green is the second-largest rooftop bar in New York, offering sweeping views of the city. Make sure to head up here for golden hour.

Address: 303 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
Price: Guest rooms start from $298 per night, apartments from $361 per night
Closest transport: Grand Central Terminal is less than a 10-minute walk away

Cutting a grand silhouette on a prominent corner of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, The Lucerne is a landmark 12-story Beaux Arts hotel built in 1904. It stands out in the neighborhood for its striking, highly sculpted façade in red-plum brick and terra cotta. Ringed by the sidewalk terrace for onsite restaurant Nice Matin, a French café and neighborhood staple, doormen stand in waiting at the hotel’s grand entrance. 

Just two blocks to Central Park (and equidistant to Riverside Park overlooking the Hudson River, to the west), it offers guests an idyllic slice of classic New York. The Lucerne is emblematic of the best of the Upper West Side; at once breezily chic and classic. 

The Lucerne is ideal for those who want a little distance from the bustle of Manhattan, while still experiencing a quintessential aspect of New York City life. It’s set in a classic, family-friendly residential neighborhood close to Central Park and just a block from the American Museum of Natural History. This is the New York City that Nora Ephron immortalized in movies like You’ve Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally. The Upper West Side is also the New York of Jerry Seinfeld.

The traditional décor is a color palette of dark wood finishes, creams, browns and yellows. It’s clean and comfortable. Where it has an edge is in room size. So many trendy Manhattan hotel rooms are the size of postage stamps, but the Lucerne’s rooms are spacious, featuring full desks. Suites offer even more room with a separate sitting area. Rooms are outfitted with Keurig coffeemakers and flatscreen LCD TVs, while suites also feature a mini bar and fridge.

Service is warm, friendly and helpful in the classical sense of hospitality. Bellmen are at your service to whisk your luggage to and from your room and call or hail a cab for you.

Time Out tip: A staple of the Upper West Side for over 20 years, Nice Matin’s spacious dining room and sidewalk terrace anchor the Lucerne. Go for classic French staples, we recommend the paillard de poulet.

Address: 201 W. 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
Price: Starting from approximately $185 per night
Closest transport: 79th Street subway station (1; 81st St, B, C), 1 minute walk 

Kimpton Hotel Theta offers a calm, relaxing space just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. The 364-room hotel is located on 8th Avenue and is walking distance from the Theater District, Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen and Central Park South—making it the perfect launch point for exploring all of midtown. Only a nine-minute walk from Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center, it’s a great place to stay if you’re visiting during the holiday season.

Its warmly lit lobby is filled with comfortable furniture, beautiful decor, lush plants and curtains that keep you separated from the business of 8th Avenue. It includes a marketplace with snacks, drinks and hotel merchandise—like comfortable robes and reusable bottles, as well as a coffee window that serves freshly brewed coffee and breakfast pastries. It also has a gym with weights and Peloton bikes, as well as bikes you can rent and use to explore the city.

It’s a great example of a hotel that looks far, far too swish to be ‘family friendly’. But the Kimpton in New York—like many of its sister branches—is a mega star on the family amenities front. They offer a welcome gift, family-friendly dining, kid-approved sleeping arrangements, advice on babysitters and a massive amount of practical kit for ensuring child safety and entertainment. They’ll even loan you strollers, bouncy seats and a whole host of ‘Forget it? We’ve got it!’ items, plus tell you which car rental services have child safety seats available. And, perhaps best of all, they also subscribe to a programme that provides mini fridges to store breast milk in your room. A hotel that truly lovely families.

Not only do the rooms offer ample space for luggage, shoes and winter coats, but the King Rooms are also big enough for a couch and table to fit near the window. Forgotten something, like an international plug adapter or a charger? You can call the front desk and have them bring it up. Overall, it’s a comfortable and relaxing space, whether you’re looking for a quick staycation or spending a longer visit to New York City!

Time Out tip: A bit of respite for adults; every evening, from 5pm to 6pm, the hotel offers a complimentary wine hour where guests can enjoy a glass before catching a Broadway show or grabbing dinner. 

Address: 790 8th Avenue, New York, 10019
Price: Rooms from $215 per night 
Closest transport: 50th St subway, one minute walk

You’ll have the five-star experience in the charming Loews Regency hotel, which has been hosting guests since it opened way back in 1963. While it’s recently been renovated, the old-timey details bleed through: hallways of all 21 floors are adorned with framed black and white photos of old New York, and strolling along them does evoke the sense that you’ve slipped back into a different era. 

As for the contemporary touches, those are most present in the facilities, such as the Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa or the adjacent Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar, which serves desserts you've probably never heard of but need to try. 

The smallest rooms are the 250-square-foot Superior King, while the larger suites are on the higher floors and go up to an enormous 1,400 square feet. All of the 379 rooms are pet-friendly, and some have terraces and balconies, and the most unique feature is the television screen in the bathroom mirror, which allows you to watch local TV from the comfort of your bathtub. 

Each room is stacked with dozens of books and Nespresso machines come in the more luxurious rooms, but no matter where you’re staying, don’t be afraid to request one from the front desk. 

Meanwhile, the Loews Loves Families program has everyone covered. From kid-friendly dining options catering to all tastes to partnerships with top-quality brands like Little Spoon and Hello Bello, it’s the ultimate family-friendly resort in NYC. Forgot something? No worries. The hotel has you covered with complimentary cribs, night lights, and activity guides, easing the stress of packing for children. The best part? Kids under 18 stay for free- that’s pretty impressive for a New York hotel.

Time Out tip: Nip across the street to Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar for unusual, creative desserts and coffee. 

Address: 540 Park Ave, New York, NY
Price: Superior King rooms from $459; Park Avenue Two-Bedroom Suite from $2,400 
Closest transport: Lexington Av/63 St subway, four minute walk 

With a winning combination of 1905 Beaux Arts building architecture and new state-of-the-art renovations, The Peninsula New York screams Midtown Manhattan luxury. It means that staying here, you’ll feel both worlds away from the hectic streets outside and also physically (and spiritually) never far from Fifth Avenue.

The Peninsula Hotels is an international chain of luxury hotels operated by Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels and The Peninsula New York is the U.S. flagship property of the group. The historic building was originally opened as the Gotham Hotel in 1905 with a striking limestone and granite facade, and after going through a few different incarnations, it opened as The Peninsula New York in 1988.

You can sense those layers of history as you move through the hotel, especially when you encounter the grand, marble double-staircase that brings you to check-in and the hotel’s restaurants and bars. There are also spacious suites, refined dining options, rooftop bar with jaw-dropping city views and fantastic on-site spa.

The 219 rooms here feel like an upscale Manhattan apartment. It’s got a sleek and contemporary aesthetic with a light color palette, cool tones and thoughtfully placed art and objects that speak to its central location. As part of the recent renovation, all rooms now come complete with a touchscreen tablet providing access to a digital concierge as well as room controls. Luxurious Quagliotti bed linens round out the picture.

Visit the venue’s newly refreshed rooftop Pen Topm which has both indoor and outdoor areas and provides a unique view of midtown, or sit down for seasonal American fare at signature restaurant, Clement, and craft cocktails at the Bar at Clement.

The hotel is on Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s most famous shopping districts, and it’s just around the corner from the Museum of Modern Art. It’s a place for travelers looking for an elevated experience in the center of NYC.

Time Out tip: A swim in the indoor pool is an experience you’ll remember for quite some time, where you can do laps surrounded by skyscrapers.

Address: 700 Fifth Ave, New York, 10019
Price: Rooms from approximately $1,400 per night 
Closest transport: 5th Ave subway, 10 minute walk 

The first thing you notice when approaching the Hotel Gansevoort Meatpacking District is the location: smack dab in the middle of the MePa. Having opened its doors in 2004 when the area started becoming the chic destination for city partygoers that it is today, the hotel is the centerpiece of the neighborhood. 

Here, the minimal and modern décor in the rooms is offset by the colorful and vibrant photographs and paintings on the walls. The main focus of the hotel though—and by focus I mean the part of the hotel that is a must-see for any visitor—is the Gansevoort Rooftop, where you will find the 45-foot heated outdoor pool open year-round. The indoor loft has 20-foot ceilings with 360-degree views of the city. The ground level boasts Le Coin, a chic French restaurant with a menu of rich flavours and a brilliant raw bar. 

But, if you thought the trendy Meatpacking District wouldn’t be kid-friendly, the Gansevoort Hotel puts that theory to rest. They go all out for the kids, offering complimentary cribs, protective bumpers, Pack ‘n’ Plays, and even disposable diapers. There are even cozy sofa beds available for under-13s.

The hotel is also blocks away from the Hudson River, the High Line, the Whitney Museum of Art and Chelsea Market so your to-do list will never be empty. Throw in a plethora of shops and boutiques like Diane von Furstenberg, Rag & Bone, Christian Louboutin and Theory and, well, your shopping is taken care of. 

Time Out tip: For a true hidden gem, head south to the Black Derby, a cute bistro nestled downstairs on West Fourth near West 12th Street. Make sure to check out their signature namesake dessert, a molasses and grapefruit doughnut with bourbon gelato and dark chocolate fudge.

Address: 18 9th Ave, New York,10014
Price: Rooms start at $599 per night
Closest transport: 14 St /8 Av subway, six minute walk 

If you’ve heard the song Puttin’ on the Ritz, then you’ll know just how iconic The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is. A stay here feels like you’ve checked something off your bucket list. From the moment you enter, you’re aware of the history and elegance of this Forbes five star and AAA five diamond hotel, starting with its brick facade stretching 22 stories high and the entry with a formal vintage canopy.

Inside, the hallways are a bright gloss white with coffered ceilings holding glass chandeliers and marble tables with bright orchids. This hotel dates to 1929 and became a Ritz-Carlton in 1999. One of its best aspects is the fact that Central Park is across the street, and the rooms overlooking the park have generously sized windowsills for people-watching out the window. There’s also a telescope in each room.

Rooms are elegant but surprisingly low-key. The furnishings are in earth tones and there are marble bathrooms of palatial in size and feel. Downstairs, the La Prairie spa offers a beautiful and tranquil space to get a facial or a massage or do yoga. There’s also a steam room and separate lounges for men and women.

When you get hungry, the Club Lounge is a spectacular spot with window views of Central Park, offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon light snacks, evening hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, as well as even a late night offering of desserts and cordials – if you’re a light eater, you can easily get by on the offerings throughout the day. Everything, of course, is beautifully plated.

If you are looking for a more significant meal, Contour just off the lobby, is a handsome restaurant with dark wood and low lighting. Rather than sitting at a table, you may be seated in a plush armchair with a small marble cocktail table for your meal.

Time Out tip: If you’re here with kids, you’ll want to do the Ritz Kids Check-in for them, with a uniformed teddy bear manning a tiny desk in a balloon-filled alcove near the real check-in.

Address: 50 Central Park South, New York, 10019
Price: Rooms start at approximately $931 a night 
Closest transport: 57th St subway, seven minute walk 

If you’re looking for a Gilded Age, old-money historic NYC experience, Lotte New York Palace on Madison Avenue is just the place. Lotte Palace was built during the Gilded Age, 1882 to be exact. The lobby, courtyard and the main hotel building comprise three wings of the Villard Houses, a row of mansions built in the 1880s by McKim, Mead & White for railroad tycoon Henry Villard.

Entering through the heavy revolving door is like stepping back in time, as you become surrounded by the type of ostentatious grandeur that isn’t made anymore. The lobby features multiple staircases, two of which lead to the second-floor balcony and its giant pink marble fireplace. Marble statues of Greek goddesses adorn the gold leaf-plated banisters.

The rooms are huge and simple, with crown molding, two sets of curtains (controlled electronically with a remote), and strikingly comfortable mattresses. In fact, this hotel takes every step to make a stay here as comfortable as possible. Next to each side of the bed are remotes to control the lighting in the entire room, so you’ll never have to get up to turn off a light. Slippers are laid out by the bed. The bathroom amenities go beyond the usual shampoo, conditioner and lotion, with mouthwash, face wash, toothpaste, a dental kit, a sewing kit, and a shaving kit. 

If you’re travelling with children look out for the family-friendly perks, including packages that offer discounted suites, tickets to shows and attractions, and special themed rooms. 

The hotel’s Gold Room bar still has its original gold-plated ceilings, frescos and paneled walls. It's dimly lit and incredibly romantic. This is a place for living like a Gilded Age billionaire.

Time Out tip: If you can grab tickets, make sure to check out Steve Cohen’s Chamber Magic show in the hotel’s salon.

Address: 455 Madison Avenue, New York, 10022
Price: Rooms average around $650 per night
Easiest transport: 5th Avenue subway, five minute walk 

Check into Le Parker Meridien New York for so many unique facilities, you hardly have to walk outside into midtown Manhattan. The rooms are supremely lovely. Many of them in the sky-high tower portion of the hotel overlook Central Park, a view which will likely take your breath away and earn the jealousy of all your Instagram followers.

For more stellar views, this time from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the park, head to the covered rooftop pool, which also features an outdoor sundeck, entry is free for hotel guests. The gym, Gravity Fitness, not only includes a comprehensive range of machines and free weights, but it also offers personal-training sessions and a selection of free daily group workout classes. There’s also a men’s and women’s sauna and steam room.

Look out for the easy-to-miss neon burger sign that’s cheekily half-hidden behind a floor-to-ceiling curtain near to the concierge counter. Follow it and you’ll find yourself transported from the swanky and modern Le Parker Meridien lobby into a wood-paneled dive from yesteryear: the Burger Joint, which serves single or double cheeseburgers with “the works” of toppings, fries, shakes, beer, wine – perfect for small and big kids alike. For a nightcap, head to Nave, the bar near the hotel’s north entrance with high ceilings, red-velvet curtains and candles that give it a moody feeling, perfect for nighttime cocktails or a morning latte. In the morning tuck into brunch at the iconic Norma’s. Here, quantity doesn’t compromise quality, as a huge portion of the crunchy French toast—accented by warm caramel sauce—or the almost-too-pretty-to-eat egg-white shrimp frittata is likely to join the ranks of your all-time favorite meals.

There’s also a spa offering facials and massages; Tenoverten is the on-site destination for manicures and pedicures; Drybar serves up blowouts; Blushington does professional makeup application in addition to brow and lash services; and Skin Laundry specializes in laser and light skin treatments. Back up on the main lobby floor, there’s an old-school barbershop experience at Sharps.

Time Out tip: At less than a block away from the renowned Carnegie Hall, it couldn’t be more convenient to treat yourself to whatever world-class performance is on the calendar at this institution.

Address: 119 W 56th St, New York, 10019
Price: Rooms average around $650 dollars per night
Easiest transport: 57th St subway, four minute walk

The Kimpton Hotel group coined the term ‘boutique hotel’. They believe personalization and getting to know each of their guests is the key to making a spectacular stay, and at Ink48, the brand’s Hell’s Kitchen outpost, they pride themselves on catering to the ‘bleisure’ crowd (business + leisure).

Rooms and conference spaces have recently been renovated, allowing you to connect and socialize with ease. Guest rooms have been stylized with a New York runway apartment in mind, with large windows that allow you to take in Midtown Manhattan views from the comfort of your King size bed (which you will be melting into). Rooms are designed with a simplistic elegance, all white washed walls and earthy tones with pops of color.

When you get the motivation to leave your room, head down to Ink48’s restaurant PRINT. This farm-to-table spot has delectable bites that will leave you wanting more. We recommend starting off with the grilled quail (with fig truffle sauce and sauteed romaine), and the red snapper served with a butternut squash puree, swiss chard, and toasted pumpkin seeds, all bathed in a citrus sauce. If you still have room, end with the house favorite: butterscotch custard.

Ink 48 has style, sophistication and elegance; all a must for a Hell’s Kitchen hotel. But, what really makes this hotel a cut above the rest is the care for their guests. Whether you’re there for a night or a two-week vacation, Ink48 will make sure you’re part of the experience and hotel family.

Time Out tip: Take a 10-minute walk to Mickey Spillane’s at 49th and 9th, known for its all-day $5 frozen margarita special, great party playlists and buffalo chicken nachos. 

Address: 653 11th Ave, New York, 10036
Price: Rooms from approximately $150 per night 
Closest transport: 50th St subway, 20 minute walk 

The true test of whether a New York hotel is cool? Whether actual New Yorkers want to go there! The Roxy easily passes that test. Beyond being a place to stay in Tribeca—one that manages to be swanky but not pretentious or intimidating—it’s a place to go in Tribeca. At any given time, there are honest-to-goodness New Yorkers hanging in the lobby (or at least chic tourists who pass for them). And speaking of chic: super-stylish celebs with rock-star cred stay there, too.

Upon check-in, you’ll get a glass of sparkling rosé (yes, please!) and a questionnaire that asks for your choice of morning paper and pillow type. Comfy eclectic couches dot the lounge, a pool table sits invitingly off to the side. Everything is brown and gold and white—nothing screams, everything calms. And most important, when you retire to your room and collapse into one of the most comfortable beds you’ve ever had the pleasure to sleep in, the windows and doors are amazingly soundproof, crucial because of the all-hours hubbub outside on the street and downstairs in the hotel.

The entertainment is the main draw of this place. Bands play in the Roxy Lounge and Cuban music pumps downstairs at the speakeasy-ish Django. There’s also a movie theater showing indies, classics and foreign films for those looking for more introverted fun, and an outpost of the East Village hair salon Blackstones, so you can look spiffy for your night out. There’s also no shortage of entertainment for the little ones. You can even borrow iPads and iPods for free on request. And yes, your furry friends are welcome too—they’ll receive their own pet-friendly amenities, as well as access to a private park to burn off any leftover energy at the end of the day.

Time Out tip: If all that relaxation and fun have you wound up in knots, head a few blocks south to Ancient Aire Baths, where you can bob in hot and cold thermal baths, and get a massage—all in a space that feels like an underground cave.

Address: 2 Ave of the Americas, New York, 10013
Price: Rooms from approximately $249 per night
Easiest transport: Canal St subway, six minute walk 

Just three blocks from Rockefeller Center, this luxury hotel is designed to feel like you’re staying in an Upper East Side residence, whether it’s for business or pleasure. Its 398 guestrooms are refined with Italian marble bathrooms, fine linens, and English Sycamore furnishings. There’s also a modern-day perk—a bedside table with accessible outlets and a pullout laptop extension. 

Eight rooms and suites also are graced with balconies and terraces. They also have various sizes and features, ranging from deluxe guest rooms to the Rodgers & Hammerstein Suite, where the legendary composers collaborated on “Oklahoma!” In-room dining is available from morning to late-night. 

As for dining, Bob’s Steak & Chop House serves prime cuts of beef, including the prestigious prime filet, while also offering breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch, and dinner with a full bar. On the second floor, there’s a self-service business center.

At the Omni Hotel, the red carpet is rolled out for even its littlest guests. Thanks to the Omni Junior Chefs program, kids are welcomed with their very own healthy menu and a handy tote that doubles as a lunch bag. Packed with a juice box, to-go cup, crayons, and an engaging activity book, it's a special treat just for them. Don’t worry, adults get their fair share of perks too with top-notch amenities like an on-site gym with views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, in-room massages, and 49-inch flat-screen TVs equipped with streaming services.

Time Out tip: kids aged 12 and under can stay for free, making it perfect for families.

Address: 21 E 52nd St, New York, 10022
Price: rooms from approximately $500 per night 
Easiest transport: 5 Av/53 St subway, two minute walk 

The Luma Hotel is conveniently located for a New York City stay. It’s in midtown very near Times Square and Bryant Park, yet it’s on one of the quietest, low foot-traffic streets in the area. It's near about a dozen subway lines. It’s clean, the staff are friendly and there’s a delicious in-house Basque Country tapas resturant, Ortzi, that likely won’t have a wait whenever you’re ready to mosey downstairs to eat. (Get the four-course, $75 tasting tasting menu for a bit of a splurge, or try something baked in the wood-fired oven.) There’s an individual coffee maker in your room and your bed is comfortable. To make you extra comfy, you’ll also find Frette Linens and bathrobes, slippers and Co Bigelow Bath products in the rooms. Your bases are covered. 

As well as an unbeatable location, the four-star hotel has super unique in-house amenities for families. This includes a robot butler (yes, a robot butler) called Alina, which can deliver exciting goodies straight to your room, including games, tickets for Le Carrousel at nearby Bryant Park, and a list of local child-friendly activities and attractions. For the big kids (we’re looking at you grown-ups), there’s an onsite bar that serves oysters and cocktails. 

If simplicity and a good meal are what you need during your stay, this central hotel with some affordable rooms is an excellent pick. Besides, all the adventure you’ll need is just around the block—you’re just a ten-minute walk to Macy’s, and just twelve minutes away from the iconic Empire State Building.

Time Out tip: You’re just a stone’s throw away from Margon, a Dominican-owned midtown lunch counter which is jammed with patrons on weekdays, who gather for roasted chicken, octopus salad and a standout Cuban sandwich.

Address: 120 W. 41st Street, New York, 10036
Price: Rooms start at approximately $180 per night
Easiest transport: Times Sq subway, two minute walk away 

For a cozy home away from home, TRYP is the place to be. The urban retreat is the first Tryp outpost opened by Wyndham in the U.S. and it beckons the hotel chain’s Spanish origins with an excellent tapas restaurant and Mediterranean-inspired minimalistic décor.

Though housed on a nondescript, somewhat bland, New York City street, the property’s convenient location is within walking distance to Madison Square Garden and Times Square. The large rooms feature high ceilings, lovely reclaimed wood floors and cool wallpaper.

The hotel offers a variety of different room genres for every type of traveler, with digs outfitted with amenities such as bunkbeds, 3D television and even exercise equipment and workout clothes. Their condo-style family suites can comfortably sleep up to eight people, featuring a mix of king and queen beds, sleeper sofas, and bunk beds. Some of these spacious suites even feature two bathrooms and separate living areas where the kids can unwind with HD televisions, a Nintendo Wii, and coloring books. An expansive lobby hang-out space, Plaza Central, is cleverly designed as a work and relaxation haven for guests, featuring high-speed Wi-Fi and televisions.

And, after a day of city adventures, you can make the most of the hotel's numerous amenities, including a rooftop terrace offering breathtaking city views and The Gastro Bar at 35th serves a full European breakfast each morning.

Time Out tip: You’re within a mile of The Empire State Building and just an 11-minute walk from Madame Tussauds, which is an awesome spot for a family day out.

Address: 345 W 35 St, New York, 10001
Price: Rooms from approximately $135 per night
Easiest transport: 34 St-Penn Station, two minute walk