How much is a family hotel in New York?
Like any big city, prices vary for family rooms in New York. You can easily pay £400 per night or £1,000+ for the highest end hotels.
The hotels we’ve featured in this roundup all come in at under £250 per night for a family of four. It’s still a lot of money, but in relation to New York prices in general, they’re a bargain. We’ve stuck to hotels recommended by Mumsnetters as being family-friendly, clean and in a good location, so while cheaper hotels may be available, these strike a great balance between quality, location and affordability.
For example, at the time of writing, family rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, Long Island City are available from £134 on a weeknight in January.
What are the cheapest times of year to stay in New York?
New York is a popular destination all year round for families, but on average flights and hotels are cheaper between January and March, and in August, although expect high temperatures throughout the month. If you can travel outside of the school holidays that always makes a big difference to prices too.
How can you get a cheap hotel in New York?
Bargains can be had if you book well in advance or last minute. Prices are higher on Fridays and Saturdays, so if you can book your break with as few weekend nights as possible it makes a big difference to your bill. Many chain hotels also have loyalty schemes, so it’s worth checking if joining the scheme could make you a saving.
While cheap accommodation is available in the very centre of Manhattan at places like Yotel and Radio City Apartments, savings can be made by staying further out. There’s great public transport all over New York’s five boroughs, so you’ll always be within easy reach of all the sights.
What’s the best budget hotel in New York for families?
The best budget hotel for families in New York is Radio City Apartments. These practical, well-equipped apartments have it all - a central location just off Times Square, plenty of space for the whole family and affordable prices.
How we chose our recommendations
Because we know that there's nothing like a real recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out what affordable family hotels in New York were being recommended.
We then did some online research, looking at what family hotels in New York had won accolades or had been featured in 'best choice' lists, and what customer reviews said about them. Having collated all that information, we then narrowed our list down to the best budget family hotels in New York at the moment.
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