When people think of Los Angeles, they think of dreamy palm tree-lined streets and glamourous movie stars. Yes, it is all those things, but LA is also a vibrant city full of never-ending kid-friendly activities. Spend the day exploring Griffith Park, The Los Angeles Zoo, or The Observatory. Hit up Universal Studios, or hike to the Hollywood sign. Another thing going for Los Angeles is its long list of family-friendly hotels able to be booked using points – yay!
What Makes a Hotel Family Friendly
I look for a few things when determining if a hotel is family-friendly.
One key feature I always look for at a hotel I’ll be staying at with my kids is the pool. Therefore, there aren’t any hotels on this list that don’t have pools. Be warned that the pool situation in Los Angeles will be more of a rooftop/DJ party vibe (with limited lounge chairs) rather than sprawling grounds with waterslide vibes. It’s just the tradeoff when you are staying in the downtown area of any big city.
I also look for hotels that offer two queen beds (rather than two fulls). I’m a big sleeper, and so are my boys. I also tend to avoid boutique-like hotels that seem geared more toward couples. Granted, my kids are great travelers, but there are some hotels where I can look at a picture of the lobby and know – maybe this one is best saved for a kid-free weekend away. If you can squeeze in a weekend in LA with the kids, this is my go-to list of family-friendly luxury hotels in Los Angeles (bookable with points, of course!).
Marriott
Transfer points from: Chase, American Express
Since Marriott has recently switched to dynamic award pricing – the amount of points needed to book these stays is variable. A lot will depend on the season (peak or off-peak), so if your dates are flexible, it might be worth playing around with the calendar to get the best value for your points.
The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles
- Location: Middle of downtown
- Hotel Class: 5-star luxury hotel
- Bonvoy Points Required: During peak season, expect to pay about 92,000 points per night for a two-queen room.
- Pool: Small rooftop pool
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live
- Location: Shares a building with the Ritz, so same great place in the heart of downtown
- Hotel Class: 4-star hotel
- Bonvoy Points Required: Expect to pay around 55,000 points for a two-queen room.
- Pool: Rooftop pool which is larger than the pool at the Ritz
Hyatt
Transfer points from: Chase
The Thompson Hollywood
- Location: Hollywood
- Hotel Class: 4-star hotel
- Hyatt Points Required: 25,000 Hyatt points for a two-queen room.
- Pool: rooftop pool
The Andaz Hollywood
- Location: West Hollywood
- Hotel Class: 4-star hotel
- Hyatt Points Required: 20,000 Hyatt points for a two-queen room.
- Pool: Newly redesigned small rooftop pool with beautiful views of the Hollywood Hills and Sunset Strip
IHG
Transfer points from: Chase
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
- Location: Downtown on Wilshire Blvd.
- Hotel Class: 4-star hotel
- IHG Rewards Points Required: The amount required is variable; expect to pay between 39,000 and 99,000 depending on the time of year. If you have flexibility, use their calendar layout to find the most affordable dates available for a two-queen room.
- Pool: Rooftop pool
Hotel Indigo Downtown Los Angeles
- Location: Downtown
- Hotel Class: 4-star hotel
- IHG Rewards Points Required: The amount required is variable; expect to pay between 26,000 and 85,000 depending on the time of year. If you have flexibility, use their calendar layout to find the most affordable dates available for a two-queen room.
- Pool: Small rooftop pool. One perk is that the pool area has fun games like ping pong and billiards.
Kimpton Everly
- Location: One block from the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Hotel Class: 4-star hotel
- IHG Rewards Points Required: The amount required is variable; expect to pay between 39,000 and 99,000 depending on the time of year. If you have flexibility, use their calendar layout to find the most affordable rates for a two-queen room.
- Pool: Rooftop pool
