One of the most popular requests I get is for family-friendly hotels in Paris. Maybe because I’m an only child, and maybe because I don’t have kids of my own yet, I always found it hard to answer. As far as I’m concerned, a hotel is either good or it isn’t, no matter who’s traveling. But for you, I decided to do some serious research among my loyal Francophiles and find out what really makes a hotel kid-friendly. Here are the results.
🏆 The 3 winning hotels for families (the quick pick)
What should you check before booking a hotel for the family?
📍 Location and zero transfers
Kids’ patience on the metro is in short supply. Look for hotels on the main lines, so you can get anywhere quickly with as few line changes as possible.
🛏️ Large or connecting rooms
Hotel rooms in Paris are very small. A family needs space, so look for hotels with large rooms or adjoining rooms with a connecting door (connecting rooms).
Recommended family hotels in Paris
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Four Seasons George V
The height of pampering: a private pool, bathrobes for the little ones and “treasure hunt” activities inside the hotel.
- Private pool and activities for kids at the hotel
- A very high budget (luxury)
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Novotel Paris Centre Bercy
Modern and accessible, near Gare de Lyon. Perfect if you’re planning a day trip to Disneyland, thanks to the fast Line 14.
- Very quick access to Disneyland (Line 14)
- Far from the classic sights of central Paris
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Hotel 34B – Astotel
Fun design and a free snack and drinks bar every afternoon. The kids will love it, and you’ll get a moment of quiet.
- Free snack and drinks bar every afternoon
- A fairly noisy area in the evening
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Hôtel Caron
In the heart of the lively Marais. A free minibar and video on demand in the rooms. Note that the elevator is small, so it’s less suited to oversized strollers.
- Free minibar and video on demand in the rooms
- A small elevator, less suited to families with oversized strollers
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Timhotel Palais Royal
A winning location near the Louvre. It offers triple rooms at a very fair price, and the nearby gardens are a great place for the kids to run around.
- Triple rooms at a fair price near the Louvre
- Basic hotel facilities
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Hotel Michelet Odeon
A stone’s throw from the Luxembourg Gardens. The hotel has fairly large rooms and the option of a bathtub in the room (important with small kids).
- Large rooms with a bathtub option (great for kids)
- Traditional decor that may feel a bit dated
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Novotel Paris Les Halles
Rated 8.6. Located near the Louvre and the Centre Pompidou, with a direct train to Disneyland right under the hotel.
- Direct train to Disneyland right under the hotel
- The Les Halles center is noisy and very crowded during the day
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Residence Charles Floquet
Luxury apartments right next to the Eiffel Tower. They come with a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, a huge advantage for families on a long trip.
- Spacious luxury apartments with a kitchen and washing machine
- A high nightly price tag
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Le 123 Sébastopol – Astotel
Movie-themed design that kids love and a free snack bar every afternoon. A high rating of 9.0.
- Movie-themed design kids love and a free snack bar
- Located in a less quiet, less relaxed area
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Grand Hotel Saint Michel
In the heart of the Latin Quarter, close to the Luxembourg Gardens. A pleasant, classic hotel that suits traveling families very well.
- Close to the Luxembourg Gardens, ideal for letting the kids burn off some energy
- Few kid-specific attractions in the hotel itself
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Citadines Saint-Germain
An aparthotel on the banks of the Seine. The kitchenette in the room gives you maximum flexibility for breakfast and dinner.
- A kitchenette in the room gives the family flexibility at mealtimes
- An aparthotel format, so room service is more limited
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Adagio Paris Tour Eiffel
An apartment tower with an indoor pool (a huge bonus for kids!) and fully equipped kitchens, in a great location near the Eiffel Tower.
- An indoor pool (rare in Paris) and a fully equipped kitchen
- A huge residential tower that lacks the charm of a Parisian boutique hotel
How about an apartment instead of a hotel?
If the whole family is coming along, an apartment is sometimes the smartest and cheapest solution. It’s more spacious and lets you run your own schedule at your own pace.
