Travelling to Paris with children is a joy – as long as the hotel works for the whole family. Rooms in Paris are often small, so the key is to find space, a good location and a few extras that make life easier: a pool, a garden, connecting rooms.
These five hotels, from practical four-stars by the Eiffel Tower to palaces with gardens, all welcome families well.
| # | Hotel | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel ★★★★ | Grenelle | Families, Good value, Travelling with a dog |
| 2 | Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel ★★★★ | Champ-de-Mars | Families, First-timers |
| 3 | Shangri-La Paris ★★★★★ | Trocadéro | Couples, Families, Luxury |
| 4 | Le Bristol Paris ★★★★★ | Faubourg Saint-Honoré | Families, Luxury, Travelling with a dog |
| 5 | Le Meurice ★★★★★ | Louvre & Tuileries | Couples, Families, Luxury, Travelling with a dog |
How we chose these hotels
We looked for family rooms or connecting rooms, space to unwind (a pool, a garden or a park next door) and a location that keeps travel times short with tired legs. We mixed practical options with treats for a special trip.
1. Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Our most practical pick: rooms and suites for up to four, a heated indoor pool with a retractable roof (book a one-hour slot, free for guests) and the Seine at the door. The Eiffel Tower is a fifteen-minute walk along the river.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Area
- Grenelle
- Location
- 61 Quai de Grenelle, 75015 Paris
- Best for
- Families, Good value, Travelling with a dog
Why we like it
- Rooms and suites for up to four people
- Heated indoor pool with a retractable roof and a view of the Seine
- Pets welcome
Good to know
- A modern chain hotel rather than a Parisian building
- The pool works by booked one-hour slots
2. Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the Pullman has family rooms and connecting rooms and a family brunch on Sundays. The lawns of the Champ-de-Mars are next door, and the river cruises leave a minute away.
- Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Area
- Champ-de-Mars
- Location
- 18 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris
- Best for
- Families, First-timers
Why we like it
- At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, by the Seine
- Rooms and suites with balconies facing the tower
- Family rooms and connecting rooms; family brunch on Sundays
Good to know
- Tower views depend on the category; family rooms usually face the garden
- The area is busy with visitors by day
3. Shangri-La Paris
For a special trip: suites that sleep four, an indoor pool, children’s amenities and babysitting on request – and the Eiffel Tower in the window. The Trocadéro gardens and their fountains are next door.
- Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Area
- Trocadéro
- Location
- 10 Avenue d'Iéna, 75116 Paris
- Best for
- Couples, Families, Luxury
Why we like it
- Many rooms and suites face the Eiffel Tower across the river
- A princely 19th-century residence with period salons
- Indoor pool; children’s amenities and babysitting on request
Good to know
- Rooms without a tower view face the city: choose the category carefully
- The 16th arrondissement is elegant but quiet in the evening
4. Le Bristol Paris
Le Bristol offers something rare in central Paris: space. Family rooms, a large garden and a top-floor pool make it easy to recharge between visits.
- Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Area
- Faubourg Saint-Honoré
- Location
- 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris
- Best for
- Families, Luxury, Travelling with a dog
Why we like it
- A large French garden in the heart of the 8th arrondissement
- A pool on the top floor with views over the rooftops
- Family rooms, and dogs and cats are accepted
Good to know
- A formal, classic style: not the place for a design hotel
- Pet rules and any fees: confirm them when you book
5. Le Meurice
Facing the Tuileries Garden – with its carousel, trampolines and pond for toy boats – Le Meurice has family suites, children’s menus and babysitting. The Louvre is a few steps away.
- Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Area
- Louvre & Tuileries
- Location
- 228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
- Best for
- Couples, Families, Luxury, Travelling with a dog
Why we like it
- Views over the Tuileries Garden from many rooms
- Family suites, children’s menus and babysitting on request
- Dogs are welcomed with their own amenities
Good to know
- Rue de Rivoli is busy by day; ask for a room facing the garden or the courtyard
- Pet rules and any fees: confirm them when you book
Tips for Paris with children
- Book connecting rooms or a family room early: they are limited.
- Plan one big visit a day – the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre – and leave time for parks and carousels.
- Take a river cruise early in the trip: children love it and it helps everyone get their bearings.
- Use the metro outside rush hours; with a pushchair, buses are often easier.
Our Paris in 3 days itinerary is easy to adapt for families, and when to visit Paris explains school holidays and the quieter months.
