Here are highly regarded New York City hotels that either offer in‑house babysitting/childcare or will arrange vetted sitters through their concierge — plus reliable local agencies that commonly provide hotel babysitting. (I checked each property’s family/guest‑services pages and reputable agency sites; info current as of Sep 14, 2025.)

Top NYC hotels (with childcare notes)

• The Plaza (Fairmont) — Offers babysitting (listed rate starting around $40/hr, 4‑hour minimum) and a Children’s Concierge/programming (Eloise experiences). (fairmont.com)
• Four Seasons Hotel New York — Concierge arranges babysitting/in‑room childcare; the property promotes family amenities and child services. (fourseasons.com)
• The Ritz‑Carlton, New York (Central Park) — Concierge can arrange babysitting services for guests. (familyvacationcritic.com)
• Loews Regency New York — Part of Loews’ “Loews Loves Families” program; concierge arranges babysitting/childcare and the hotel supplies family gear. (loewshotels.com)
• The Peninsula New York — Concierge can facilitate in‑room babysitting or supervised childcare (listed among services). (thefamilyhotelguide.com)
• Mandarin Oriental, New York — Concierge arranges babysitting and the hotel lists child/family services and in‑room child care options. (familyvacationcritic.com)
• The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel — Rosewood’s family program (“Rosewood Explorers”) and explicit babysitting services available by request. (rosewoodhotels.com)
• The Mark — Family amenities and concierge support for “in‑suite” family services; concierge will arrange childcare. (themarkhotel.com)
• Baccarat Hotel New York — Family packages and babysitting listed among hotel services/amenities. (baccarathotels.com)
• The St. Regis New York — St. Regis brand recommends concierge/butler teams maintain lists of qualified local agencies for in‑room babysitting. (st-regis.marriott.com)

Trusted babysitting / hotel‑childcare agencies (can be booked directly or via hotel concierge)

• Baby Sitters’ Guild — long‑running NYC agency that partners with many top hotels and provides vetted sitters for in‑room care and outings. (babysittersguild.com)
• Pinch Sitters / NY Pinch Sitters — local NYC hotel babysitting specialists who regularly serve hotel guests. (nypinchsitters.com)
• TLC Family Care (traveling nannies & hotel babysitters) — details on fees, minimums, holiday surcharges and screening. (Good for rate/fee expectations.) (tlcforkids.com)
• UrbanSitter and similar apps — let you search vetted sitters and sometimes book same day; many parents use these for hotel babysitting but confirm hotel policy first. (en.wikipedia.org)

Quick practical tips (what to ask / expect)

• Book early: large hotels can arrange sitters but best availability is 24–72+ hours ahead. (Concierge teams can help.) (fourseasons.com)
• Ask about credentials: request CPR/first‑aid certification, background checks, references and insurance. Reputable agencies will provide sitter bios before arrival. (babysittersguild.com)
• Minimums & fees: many agencies/hotels have a 3–4 hour minimum and holiday surcharges; hotels sometimes list starting rates (e.g., The Plaza shows ~$40/hr with a 4‑hour minimum). Expect agency booking fees in addition to the sitter’s hourly pay. (fairmont.com)
• Overnight care & outings: confirm whether overnight stays or taking kids off‑site (museum, park) are allowed and whether extra insurance/consent forms are required. Agencies/hotels will state policies. (babysittersguild.com)
• Use the concierge: booking through the hotel concierge often gives you vetted, hotel‑recommended providers and smoother logistics (key exchange, escorting sitter to room). (familyvacationcritic.com)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow this list by neighborhood (Midtown, Upper East Side, Tribeca, Midtown West, etc.) or by budget (luxury vs. midrange).
• Contact whichever hotels you’re considering and summarize their current babysitting policy, minimums, and typical hourly ranges for a specific date (I can check availability/rates for dates you plan to travel).

Which would you prefer next — neighborhood/budget filtering or direct checks for a specific stay date?