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London's Family Hotels
 
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London is a magical city to visit with children. From West-End musicals to historic attractions, there are thousands of excursions that will enthral and amuse. Travelling round London is safe and easy, while the accommodation on offer can cater for every type of family living arrangement. We’ve selected the best hotel choices for a family-friendly holiday in the city.
 Apartments...  For convenience, comfort and control self-catering accommodation is often the best bet for families. The Mayflower Apartments in Earl’s Court offer a lively, vibrant location combined with elegant living accommodation and a welcoming atmosphere. Chose from one of only nine deluxe apartments, each with a fully fitted Bosch kitchen and all the facilities you would expect of a luxury hotel.Citadines South Kensington has luxurious family apartments with flexible living spaces and fully fitted kitchens. Parents can cater for children themselves and relax as they would at home. It’s also within easy reach of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. The Citadines Barbican and Citadines Trafalgar Square are both conveniently placed and provide babysitting services. For those who want to soak up the vibrancy of the West End, we recommend Citadines Trafalgar Square; the family apartments are perfect for parents with youngsters while only minutes from some of London's biggest attractions including Buckingham Palace, St James's Park and Westminster. Just north of the city, the Citadines Barbican offers well-appointed family apartments in a peaceful location; at the weekend The City loses its nine-to-fivers and becomes a quiet, almost deserted area of London – perfect for families. Children can climb the high dome of nearby St Paul's Cathedral or race round the cobbled streets and hidden alleyways that criss-cross this historic quarter. The apartments themselves boast huge, flexible living spaces, comfortably accommodating a number of people in luxurious bedrooms. The upmarket but reasonably priced Collingham Serviced Apartments make an ideal base for visiting families in the capital. Spacious bedrooms coupled with roomy living areas ensure there is plenty of space for family groups. Decked in classy, contemporary furnishings, these luxurious apartments will appeal to adults too. Occupying a serene location in fashionable South Kensington, overlooking a tranquil, traditional London square, the apartments are quiet, safe and secure. Country Comforts...  If you want to combine your city break with tranquillity and green spaces, you can head for the suburbs or plonk yourself near one of the capital’s many sprawling parks. For city-centre greenery the Hyde Park Radnor Hotel - a 19th-century townhouse within walking distance of Hyde Park with its many child-friendly attractions - is hard to beat. The Radnor offers intimate accommodation, a public lounge and rooms at very reasonable rates.The Mornington Hotel-Best Western is another property enjoying a location near the leafiest and largest of London’s parks. Situated on an unusually quiet residential street opposite Hyde Park, the Mornington offers a broad range of quality family rooms within a Victorian period property built in 1860. Incredibly elegant, the accommodation is also spacious allowing for plenty of room for family fun. Smart bathrooms and refurbished décor give the hotel a really upmarket feel. Don’t forget to take the youngsters to the adventure playground in nearby Kensington Gardens. One of the best family-friendly places outside the centre is Dawson House Hotel, which is moments away from the wild and wonderful Hampstead Heath. Smaller venues like this offer unbeatable levels of personal service and attention which can be hard to find at some of the larger establishments. Near the Museums...  Earl’s Court is popular with families for its affordable prices, proximity to Theatreland and easy access to the centre. LondonTown.com's budget hotel choices in the area are very welcoming to families. Rushmore Hotel near Earl's Court Road is a pint-sized, family-run hotel offering families the choice between triple and quad suites all decorated in sumptuous style, offset by subtle lighting. Family-friendly facilities include a guest lounge, luggage storage, baby cots and same day laundry services.On an elegant avenue right next to the Cromwell Road sits the London Lodge Hotel. Bone-thirsty kids can visit the dinosaurs at the nearby Natural History Museum while curious young inventors can push, pull and prod all the hands-on attractions at the Science Museum. The hotel itself is a graceful Victorian townhouse with lavish furnishings and a refined charm. The friendly staff and well-appointed family rooms all combine to create a unique home-from-home approach. By the Airport...  Conveniently located for London Heathrow, the priceless extra space offered in their executive suites makes Berkeley Park by BridgeStreet Worldwide an ideal choice for family airport accommodation. All the apartments are fully furnished with modern cons including widescreen TVs and DVD players - ideal for distracting inexhaustible youngsters. You can cook all their favourite foods in the fully-equipped kitchens - there is even a grocery delivery service - before ecaping to the serenity of your spacious bedroom for a restful night's sleep.Hidden away amid 100 acres of woodlands it's hard to believe the Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick is only a short drive away from Gatwick Airport, the bustle of beachside Brighton and M23 and M25 access routes. Developed around a 16th century farmhouse, the modern facilities on offer - swimming pool, leisure centre, babysitting and aiport shuttle services - make this a good all-rounder when it comes to family airport accommodation. City Style...  Staying in the heart of the city gives instant access to the major sights and places to eat and relax in style. The historical Millennium Hotel London Mayfair is a convenient option, with interconnected rooms for families. From the outside it looks like a private Georgian residence and it certainly contains all the creature comforts you’d expect to find at home and more, including in-house babysitting and laundry services. Just down the road from Buckingham Palace, The Rubens at the Palace hotel is as upmarket as its location and name suggest. Luxurious large suites, a prime location near Victoria train station, Westminster, and the Royal Parks, and tailor-made family packages make this a good, if expensive, option for wandering broods with a taste for the high-life.
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