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.
1. 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 convenient to Crissy Field recreation area and Fisherman's Wharf makes this a good spot for travelers with children.2. 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.3. 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.
4. Hotel Del Sol
Conveniently located near 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.
5. 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.6. 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 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.7. 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.
