The Hoxton, Southwark

A Moomin brunch with a play corner of books, toys and activities, and pancakes on the menu. A ten-year-old still found plenty to do.

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

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

South Bank hotel with sofa-bed studios for 2 adults and 2 kids, some with a kitchenette, and a heated indoor pool.

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

Aldwych hotel with an 18m indoor pool cleaned with minerals, baby bath, bottle warmer and steriliser, and cots and extra beds.