Boston’s clean, safe and fun-filled charm make it an exceptionally kid-friendly city with much to offer families with kids of all ages. Easy to navigate with beautiful, well-maintained parks and numerous activities geared towards kids, Boston will leave you with wonderful family memories for life.
Kids of all ages will be thrilled at the Boston Museum of Science, with mind-bending activities and exhibits to explore, as well as the Charles Hayden Planetarium where they can traverse the surface of an exoplanet or descend through the swirling gas clouds of Jupiter.
Go behind the scenes with a Fenway Park tour, home to the beloved Boston Red Sox, or board a Boston Whale Watch and feast your eyes on some of the most majestic creatures in the world. For the younger ones, Boston’s Children Museum is packed with super interactive and entertaining activities, including giant bubble blowing and a unique, vertical maze to crawl through.
If you are looking at where to stay in Boston with the kids, look no further. Below we present some of the best family hotels in Boston for every budget, offering the top family-desired features and amenities, such as family-friendly rooms and suites, entertainment and activities for kids, on-site restaurants offering children’s menus, swimming pools and more.
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Here are the 6 Best family-friendly Boston hotels:
1. Four Seasons Boston
Situated in Back Bay neighborhood overlooking the Boston Public Garden, the 5-star Four Seasons makes the ideal base for exploring Boston with the family.
The Four Seasons Boston offers babysitting services, children’s movies, as well as various activities including cookie-making classes, or teddy bear tea during the festive season. There is also a pool and whirlpool on the 8th floor, and kids will enjoy lots of children’s menu options at The Bristol, including the delectable French toast fingers for breakfast.
Luxuriously decorated rooms offer rollaway beds or cribs for the little ones, and a flat-screen cable TV with a DVD Player to keep everyone entertained in the evenings. Nightlights and playpens are also available.
The concierge service is on hand to recommend fun-filled family activities in Boston for all ages and interests, and the hotel also provides a free transfer service to attractions located within 2 miles.
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2. Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
This Boutique style 4-star riverside hotel in Cambridge is one of the best hotels in Boston for families with kids. You won’t miss the 25-foot-tall armillary sculpture in the hotel courtyard which is sure to inspire excitement in all the family from the moment you arrive. Known as Celeste, and featuring gears that move and rotate, this impressive sculpture also lights up at night.
The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel offers a plethora of family friendly features, including a welcome gift for kids, swimming pools, family-friendly dining options, kids’ happy hour, accredited babysitting and more. They also take safety seriously, providing child safety kits including outlet covers, nightlights and toilet latches.
For the older kids, the hotel also offers free, custom-designed public bikes to explore the town. Strollers, bouncy seats or scooters are also available to rent, and the hotel also welcomes pets of all sizes free of charge.
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3. Sheraton Boston Hotel
The Sheraton Boston Hotel is ideally located in downtown Boston and directly connected to the Prudential Center with ample unique shops, restaurants and activities to entertain all the family.
This 4-star hotel offers a range of family-friendly rooms and suites with panoramic views of Boston and separate bedroom and living areas, sofa beds, cribs or Play Yards and rollaway beds. They also offer babysitting services.
The Sheraton Boston Hotel features a modern twist on the restaurant experience at MARKET, offering fresh, delicious, Boston-inspired grab-and-go food and drink, as well as classic American dishes at SideBar & Grille. There are also ample eateries nearby to suit every taste.
After a long day, kids can splash away to their hearts’ content in the large, heated indoor pool and whirlpool with retractable glass ceiling, while parents relax on the outdoor deck.
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4. Seaport Hotel Boston
Situated in the heart of the Seaport district and located on the waterfront, the 4-star Seaport Hotel Boston brings you a warm, home-away-from-home with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for families.
The hotel offers a range of family-friendly services, including the First Mate Club, a unique kid’s program providing fun activities, DVDs, games and books for the younger ones. Kids will delight in selecting a toy from Seaport’s Treasure Chest on arrival, and under 5s eat free breakfast at Aura restaurant as well as enjoy kid-friendly dishes at TAMO Bistro.
With a range of suites to choose from including separate living areas, the Seaport Hotel Boston a great place for all the family to recharge and unwind. Rooms boast 46-inch HD TVs with Netflix and streaming content, as well as bedside USB ports, free WiFi, mini-fridge and laptop-size safes, catering well for the modern traveler and older kids.
The hotel is within walking distance to many of Boston’s family attractions including Boston Harborwalk, Children’s Museum, and the New England Aquarium.
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5. The Lenox
Get rustic in the city with the seasonal wood-burning fireplaces in The Lenox Executive Rooms and Suites, where kids will enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores-inspired chocolates by the cozy fire.
Kids stay free at The Lenox, which prides itself on its exceptional, personalized treatment of guests. This 4-star hotel offers family and adjoining rooms with fridges, cribs and rollaway beds if required as well as babysitting and childcare services.
Enjoy a taste of Ireland at Sólás, an authentic Boston Irish pub, or City-Table offering delicious, local American cuisine. The hotel is just 3 blocks from numerous restaurants and shops on Newbury Street, and 1 mile from Fenway Park.
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6. Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf
Perfect for families looking for longer stays, this 3-star hotel cuts no corners with its suite-only accommodations, complete with separate sleeping and living areas with fully equipped kitchenettes with refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and dishwashers. The Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf also offers a convenient, complimentary hot breakfast every morning, saving time and keeping those hungry little ones satisfied.
Nestled in the heart of the city right on the wharf and surrounded by boats, the hotel is next to playgrounds and greenspaces and is just a 20-minute walk to the Science Museum.
After a long day, all the family can enjoy the free WiFi with cable TV back in the cozy suite or unwind in the heated indoor pool and whirlpool.
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