Great — here are highly recommended, family-friendly hotels across different NYC neighborhoods and budgets, with a short note about why each works well for families.

• Hotel Beacon (Upper West Side) — Spacious studios and multiple suite layouts with full kitchenettes (2‑bedroom options), easy walk to Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History — ideal if you want apartment-style space. (beaconhotel.com)

• Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square (Midtown) — Apartment‑style suites with kitchens, complimentary breakfast buffet and larger 1–2BR layouts that help families spread out near Times Square/Bryant Park. (marriott.com)

• Loews Regency New York (Midtown/Upper East) — Part of Loews’ “Loews Loves Families” program: complimentary cribs, baby‑kits, guaranteed connecting rooms and kid‑friendly amenities; concierge can help book family activities and theatre tickets. (loewshotels.com)

• TWA Hotel (JFK / Queens) — A fun, highly visual stay for kids who love planes: museum exhibits, a real cockpit bar, and a rooftop pool with runway views—great for an airport layover or a novelty family stay. (twahotel.com)

• The Peninsula New York (Midtown) — Luxury option with family packages (Camp Peninsula), connecting rooms, kid turndown amenities, indoor pool and curated children’s activities. Good if you want high‑end service plus younger‑kid programming. (peninsula.com)

• The Plaza (Fifth Avenue/Central Park) — Iconic luxury with family traditions (children’s tea events, proximity to Central Park and FAO Schwarz), suites and child‑friendly services — classic splurge for special occasions. (momtrends.com)

• Hotel Edison (Times Square) — Budget‑friendly Times Square option that advertises family packages and connecting rooms (and in‑house family perks) — practical if you want to be steps from Broadway. (edisonhotelnyc.com)

• AKA (AKA Central Park / AKA Times Square) — Serviced apartment‑style suites with full kitchens and 2‑bedroom options — excellent for multi‑night stays or families who prefer self‑catering and extra space. (stayaka.com)

• 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (DUMBO/Brooklyn) — Family amenities, connecting suites, seasonal pool and direct access to Brooklyn Bridge Park — great if you prefer quieter neighborhoods with outdoor space. (1hotels.com)

• New York Marriott Marquis (Times Square) — Large hotel with “Family Connector” / multi‑bed connector suites, easy Broadway access and roomy configurations for larger families. (marriott.com)

Quick booking tips for families

• Ask for connecting rooms or a two‑bedroom/one‑bedroom suite when you book; request cribs and any baby equipment in advance.
• If you need cooking space, prioritize hotels with kitchens/kitchenettes (Beacon, Residence Inn, AKA).
• For younger kids, on‑site pools or kids’ packages (Peninsula, 1 Hotel, TWA) help when museum/park days run long.
  (Hotel pages above include the amenity and package details cited.)

If you want, I can narrow this to your preferred neighborhood, budget or travel dates and check availability/prices for a few top picks.