Key:
Self-catering
Hotel
Editors favourite
Kids Club
The Athenaeum Hotel, London
A 5-star hotel with luxury family apartments, just a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus.
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona, Barcelona
A luxurious central hotel with a roof-top pool and a warm welcome for kids.
Four Seasons Marrakech, Marrakech
Luxury city hotel with kids club, kids pool, tennis courts and spa, all in the heart of Marrakech.
Copacabana Palace Hotel, Brazil
Luxury 5-star hotel on the world most famous beach, great food, top levels of service and ideal location to explore.
Hotel Okura Tokyo, Japan
Luxurious and very modern hotel in Tokyo with spacious, comfortable rooms and well located for exploring the city.
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Luxurious 5-star hotel occupying a top location in the centre of Istanbul.
The Merrion Hotel, Dublin
Luxury 5-star family-friendly hotel in a perfect central location in Dublin.
The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Family-friendly luxury in the heart of one of England's most exciting cities.
51 Buckingham Gate, London
A luxury hotel a few steps from Buckingham Palace, offering self-catering suites with oodles of space so that families can really relax.
Metropolitan London, London
A surprisingly family-friendly oasis of hip on Park Lane in central London.
Grange City Hotel, London
A 5-star hotel in a great location, with amazing views of the Tower of London from some rooms.
The Milestone Hotel, London
A luxury hotel overlooking London's Kensington Gardens, offering indulgence for the whole family in fabulous surroundings.
One Aldwych, London
A chic boutique hotel in London's Covent Garden, where the whole family are treated like royalty.
Oceana Santa Monica Hotel, Los Angeles
A luxury family hotel only a short transfer from Los Angeles airport and a great base for exploring southern California.
Hotel de Russie, Rome
The hotel is modern and stylish, the staff are friendly and attentive, and above all the location is spot on.
Avenue Hotel, Denmark
A little out of the main centre of Copenhagen but still within walking distance is the family-friendly but sophisticated Avenue Hotel.
Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
With its olde world style and excellent service you can have high tea and explore the large gardens while children run around enjoying themselves.
Balmoral, Edinburgh
Spoil the family with five star luxury in the Scottish capital.
Makati ShangriLa, Manila, Phillipines
The city's most luxurious hotel, with lively bars, pool, kids' club and impressive spa.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand
Offering world-class facilities and flawless service, a perfect hotel for all the family.
