Jeff Mills Coastal Vacations Club Blog

When traveling with your family, it can be a real challenge to find a place to lay your weary heads after a long day of sightseeing and fun. Many of the hotels in London are more formal than they are child friendly. However, there are accommodations to be found that offer connecting rooms, extra cots, and even babysitting services. Your family vacation can run smoothly when you choose a hotel that offers the services you need.

1. Fraser Place Queen’s Gate: Located close to the Natural History Museum, this apartment hotel is an ideal choice for your family. The apartments are available at a nightly rate, and are child friendly. The modern decor, painted walls, and easy to clean wooden floors, make this a place where the whole family can relax after a hard day of having fun. Babysitting services and maid services are available, and you can check in 24 hours a day.
2. Base2Stay: This white stucco farmhouse in Earl’s Court, offers you an alternative to restaurant dining, as each of the rooms has a stocked kitchenette. You are able to choose whether you would prefer bunk beds for the children, a suite that will accommodate 3 or 4, and connecting rooms. If you don’t feel like making breakfast you can order breakfast-in-a-box and have it delivered to your room for £4.50.
3. Clarendon Hotel: If you are interested in naval history or astronomy, Greenwich is a place you will want to visit. This wonderful hotel, built in the 18th century, is located in Blackheath Village and is near many attractions. The Clarendon Hotel offers your family large, airy, identical connecting rooms and special rates. A children’s menu is available as well.
4. Langorf Apartments: Located close to the London Zoo, Camden Market, and Madame Tussauds, they are a five minute walk from Hampstead Village. These apartments were named after the road, Frognal spelled backwards is Langorf. The apartments are large and offer a kitchen. This establishment asks that you stay a minimum of three nights.
5. Premier Travel Inn, London County Hall: Located in the old County Hall building, this hotel allows up to 2 children under 15 to stay free when staying in a family room. This family friendly hotel offers pull-out beds, cots, and menus for kids. It sits near the BA London Eye and the London Aquarium, and is only a short walk from the BFI London IMAX cinema.
6. Rushmore Hotel: Located in Earl’s Court, this unique and classy, family oriented hotel offers budget prices. A family room will cost around £99 per night. The rooms are clean and stylish and have an excellent shower. A free cot is available if needed, and breakfast is served in a beautiful, airy atrium.
7. Hamlet UK: Located in beautiful St. Katharine’s Marina, this establishment offers apartments at a moderate price. Close to the Tower of London, you will be able to get there early and avoid the crowds. The colorful marina is bustling with activity as the yachts move in and out during the day.

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