Best Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco
Bringing the kids on your next trip to San Francisco? Book a room or suite at one of these family-friendly hotels, where you’ll find amenities like swimming pools, kitchenettes, special kids’ programs and more.
Cow Hollow Motor Inn
The Cow Hollow Motor Inn (415-921-5800; doubles from $79) offers large, affordable rooms and suites in a range of configurations to suit families. The hotel’s location near the Crissy Field recreation area and Fisherman’s Wharf makes this a good spot for travelers with children.
Laurel Inn
Many rooms at the Laurel Inn (800-552-8735; doubles from $159) come with kitchenettes; all offer complimentary continental breakfast. Rooms are equipped with 32-inch flat screen TVs; a DVD lending library is available. This hotel also allows pets.
Seal Rock Inn
Just a few blocks from the beach and the pretty Sutro Heights Park, the Seal Rock Inn (415-752-8000; doubles begin at $120) features a sun deck, heated outdoor pool, and areas for ping-pong and badminton. All rooms come with a refrigerator and many have kitchenettes.
Hotel Del Sol
Conveniently located near the Crissy Field Recreation Area, Hotel Del Sol (415-921-5520; doubles from $129) offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, a children’s video library, free beach balls, sunglasses, and visors for kids, and complimentary fresh baked cookies every afternoon.
Clift Hotel
Conveniently located near downtown shopping and theaters, the Clift Hotel (415-775-4700; doubles from $395) features a Young Travelers Program for families with children. The hotel provides toys, games, high chairs, and other amenities; childcare services and room service are also available.
Hilton Hotel
The San Francisco Hilton (415-771-6807; doubles from $189) has a central location in Union Square near shops and transportation. The hotel boasts of a large outdoor pool, makes cribs and highchairs available to guests, and offers a children’s menu and activities. Rooms feature 28-inch flat screen TVs as well as movies and video games on demand. Roll-away beds and refrigerators are available on request. There is a coffee shop and bakery on site; room service is available.
Beresford Arms
The Beresford Arms (800-533-6533; doubles from $99) offers spacious junior, one- and two-bedroom suites as well as fully equipped kitchens or wet bars. The hotel provides complimentary tea and wine every afternoon.
Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons San Francisco (415-633-3000; doubles from $395) provides kids with milk and cookies upon arrival, offers babysitting services, and can provide cribs and roll-away beds. Rooms feature child size bathrobes as well as toiletries for babies and kids. Complimentary pool access is provided to a nearby facility, and children under 18 get in free. A children’s menu is available through room service.