Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Family rooms with pull-out beds, and the river walk starts at the door with the London Eye just along it.

A nautical ship to climb, a double slide and talking tubes, all fenced, and it suits toddlers up to about 11.

South Bank observation wheel with slow enclosed pods for spotting landmarks over the river.

Southwark hotel with Double Up rooms joining a king or twins to a queen, two bathrooms, up to 5 guests, and baby bath and bottle warmers.

The two-bedroom family suite gives kids their own room with bunks and a chalkboard.

Fresh pasta in a small Covent Garden room with no highchairs, suited to kids old enough for an ordinary chair.