Best Family Friendly Hotels in USA
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a family friendly hotel in USA. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of family friendly hotels in USA is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
Let us help you make searching for the perfect place to stay more inspiring, more informed and more enjoyable.
Massachusetts, Boston, Fenway Kenmore
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
Found in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay is the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street. Spread throughout a 61-storey skyscraper is a collection of modern and luxurious rooms and suites, including the unique Charles Suite which boasts a one-of-a-kind, wrap-around terrace offering panoramic views of the city. Every space of the hotel has a stylish and contemporary design and showcases a curated art collection. Dining options include Zuma restaurant serving Japanese-inspired cuisine as well as One + One Restaurant and the Trifecta Lobby Bar. There is a wellness floor with blissful spa facilities and treatments in addition to a 24-hour fitness centre. The hotel offers a 64ft curved indoor swimming pool boasting unbeatable views from floor-to-ceiling windows and an environment ideal for total relaxation. There is a wide selection of event spaces, two ballrooms, and wedding-specific amenities. The hotel also provides optional experiences and tours in the surrounding areas.
Hawaii, Maui, Wailea
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort occupies one of Wailea’s most coveted stretches of coastline, its seven hundred and seventy six rooms and suites arranged across forty acres of gardens, ponds and palm lined pathways that flow toward the curve of Wailea Beach. The scale is impressive yet the atmosphere remains warm and distinctly Hawaiian, framed by natural textures, contemporary island design and a steady interplay between quiet corners and the resort’s sociable heart.
Days unfold between lagoon side dining at Humuhumunukunukuapuaa, the sculpture dotted Botero Lounge and the relaxed rhythm of Wailea Surf Haus, each offering a different lens on the property’s indoor outdoor lifestyle. Kilolani Spa brings a thoughtful wellness thread with hydrotherapy, treatment pavilions and restorative rituals, complemented by a spacious fitness centre and daily classes.
Families are drawn to the famed canyon pools with their slides, rapids and rope swing, while those seeking a more measured tempo find calm at the adults pool or within the Napua Lounge, reserved for guests of the Napua rooms. With tennis, pickleball, cultural activities and easy access to Wailea Golf Club, the resort delivers a broad, experience rich stay, moments from boutique shopping, coastal trails and Maui’s celebrated snorkelling reefs.
Florida, Naples
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Perched on the pristine white sands of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is a Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond resort renowned for its world-class luxury. In 2022, the resort embarked on its ‘Evolution of an Icon’, a transformative renovation led by Architect Cooper Carry & Parker Torres Design, redefining the guest experience. The reimagined resort features 474 elegantly redesigned rooms & suites, all boasting breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views, along with the addition of the Vanderbilt Tower, an exclusive Club Level retreat with premium accommodations. Enhancements include a grand new lobby bar, three innovative dining venues, a 51,000 sq. ft. Ritz-Carlton Spa®, revamped family & adult pools, a state-of-the-art entertainment lounge, an interactive children’s programme, and an extensive selection of beach activities & water sports. Consistently ranked among the best resorts in Florida, the U.S., and the world by Travel + Leisure & Condé Nast Traveler, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples continues to set the standard for coastal luxury.
Utah, Park City
The St. Regis Deer Valley
This large-scale AAA Five Diamond retreat in Park City will meet all your sports and wellness requirements. Built in a mountain lodge style, The St Regis encompasses a 14,000 square-foot Remède Spa, a 3,000 square-foot fitness centre overlooking a year-round, outdoor, split-level pool and hot tubs. Stay in one of 177 guest rooms, including 64 suites featuring the brand’s signature butler service. Replenish after an active day on the slopes, with seafood and steak at RIME, or classic French dishes at Brasserie 7452. The hotel’s impressive Wine Vault houses over 10,000 bottles of wine, and there’s a cocktail bar.
Hawaii, Maui, Kapalua
Montage Kapalua Bay
With an aquamarine roof shaped like a canoe house, Montage is a smaller, separate resort within the wider Kapalua hotel complex. It stands beside a rugged, rocky portion of coast, offering one, two, three and four-bedroom suites with sitting areas, kitchens and laundry spaces that are ideal for families. Guests can dine in the Cane & Canoe restaurant, drink and eat more casual meals in The Hideaway, get food by the pool, or snacks in Mahana Market – there’s also a stunning event space, Cliff House, which opens as a restaurant during peak times. Complimentary services include guided hikes and tide pool explorations and lessons on the regions cultural heritage.
Florida, Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Offering villa living within a hotel complex, each of the 37 residences here has at least three bedrooms and a pool. The resort provides guests with a full-service spa, an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, 11 restaurants and bars, tennis courts, children’s activities, babysitting services, water sports and fishing in the neighbouring Grande Lakes. Covering 500 acres, the venue has been inspired by its natural surroundings and provides on-site eco-tours. And for those wanting some adult-only time, there’s a child-free pool area. It’s a relatively new addition to the Orlando hotel scene (and the Ritz-Carlton portfolio), having opened its doors in 2018.
Georgia, Atlanta, Buckhead
The St. Regis Atlanta
A city centre resort, this is both five-star and AAA Five Diamond certified. The 40,000 square foot Pool Piazza (incorporating a cafe, bar and a fireplace for winter months) stands at the centre, with an LA meets French Riviera vibe. St Regis has two further bars, including The Garden Room restaurant and a spa. Guests staying here receive the hallmark St. Regis Butler Service, where every need is anticipated for an elevated experience around the clock. And its 182 guest rooms provide the luxury home-from-home feel, with marble bathrooms and iPad controls.
California, Los Angeles, Marina del Rey
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
An in-house Sisley Spa and prime waterfront setting will ensure you won’t want to leave the confines of this lavish Marina del Ray Ritz hotel. The pool – open 24 hours a day – looks out onto the wharf. For those wishing to stay active, there’s a gym and two tennis courts, with energetic kids occupied by dedicated children’s activities. The AAA Four Diamond resort contains 304 bedrooms (with the top two floors of Club Level rooms proffering the best views) and a restaurant with a trendy terrace area. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey is just 5 miles from LAX, so ideal for a pre or post-flight stopover.
Tennessee, Memphis, Beale Street
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Located in the historic downtown neighbourhood, renowned for its music venues, is the Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis. This boutique hotel is found on Beale Street, also recognised as being “Home of the Blues”, and sits along the banks of the Mississippi. There is a selection of rooms overlooking the city, the river and the Hernando DeSoto Bridge and it features accessible options and the Premier Suite, the hotel’s largest offering. Guests are invited to dine in CIMAS Restaurant and CIMAS Lobby Lounge which serve Latin-inspired cuisine and cocktails respectively. There is also the Beck & Call Rooftop Lounge for guests to enjoy its unique whiskey bar and panoramic views of the Memphis skyline. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and fitness facilities. There are business and event spaces available to hire and the hotel is pet friendly.
Hawaii, Maui, Lahaina
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Enjoy facilities on a large scale at this Ritz-Carlton property on maui’s northwest shore. Flanked by an enormous natural preserve and two protected marine sanctuaries, it’s the place for tropical eco-adventures. Or make the most of amenities across its 54 acres, such as a spa with treatments inspired by ancient Hawaiian traditions, two tennis courts, a kids’ club, 466 bedrooms and a triple-level free-form 24 hour outdoor pool, overlooking the ocean. There are many food and drink outlets too; the Banyan Tree is arguably the highlight, plus there’s a burger shack, a poolside diner and a chic lounge with firepits.
Washington State, Seattle, Seattle Central Business District
Fairmont Olympic Hotel – Seattle
Since 1924, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and its stunning architecture have been welcoming visitors from across the globe to Seattle. In recent years, the hotel has undergone award-winning renovations, notably of the grande dame. The hotel is conveniently located near some of the city’s main attractions such as Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum and the waterfront Great Wheel. There are 450 guestrooms and suites featuring the expansive, 3000ft2 Cascade Presidential and Olympic Presidential Suites, beautifully decorated and equipped with every modern comfort. The George offers a unique Brasserie-style establishment with a twist and serves regional flavours. The Lobby bar serves afternoon tea and signature cocktails with the rooftop beehives providing its honey to the expert bar staff. There is a 42ft swimming pool for guests to unwind in. This hotel is pet friendly.
Colorado, Aspen
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
This five-star establishment’s pool and outdoor hot tubs look out onto the hotel’s majestic neighbour, Aspen (also known as Ajax) Mountain. Rooms at St Regis come with opulent leather and marble furnishings, Bang & Olufsen sound systems, beds and desks custom designed by Ralph Lauren and 24-hour butler service at the touch of a button. Dine in Velvet Buck and sip on outstanding cocktails at the Mountain Social. Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and daughter North, Paris Hilton and Uma Thurman have all stayed here.
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