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The Langham offers dedicated Family Rooms overlooking Regent Street, with interconnecting options for larger parties. Children receive thoughtful welcome gifts, and the hotel's team will arrange preferred DVDs, snacks, and nursery equipment with advance notice. The indoor swimming pool is available for family use during dedicated family hours (8am–12pm and 4–6pm daily). The Chuan Spa offers parents a sanctuary of calm while Stays professionals care for children. For guests travelling with elderly relatives, the hotel's central location provides easy access to step-free transport and level-access attractions throughout the West End. The Langham is also happy to facilitate third-party pet care arrangements for dog-owning guests.
Palm Court serves afternoon tea from 12.30pm–4pm on weekdays and 12.30pm–5pm at weekends. The dress code is smart casual, rather than the jacket-and-tie requirement found at some other London hotels. The Langham dates its afternoon tea tradition to its opening in 1865 and describes itself as the first hotel to serve it. If you are arranging tea around a theatre booking or a child’s afternoon rest, check the current sitting times with Palm Court before confirming both reservations.
The Langham sits at the northern end of Regent Street, placing guests at the heart of one of London's most elegant and walkable neighbourhoods. Marylebone Village, a short stroll north, is lined with independent cafés, boutiques, and the weekend Marylebone Farmers' Market. Regent's Park and its zoo are under a mile away. Oxford Circus and the shopping of Oxford Street are a five-minute walk south. The neighbourhood is calm relative to central Soho, with wide pavements and excellent public transport links. Oxford Circus (Central, Victoria, Bakerloo lines) is immediately accessible.
ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park — 1 mile north, 20-min walk. Over 750 species. One of the world's oldest and most celebrated zoos. Ages 2+. Regent's Park — 15-min walk. Open-air theatre (summer), lake boating, playgrounds, vast green spaces. All ages. Hamleys — Regent Street, 5-min walk. Seven floors of the world's greatest toy shop. Free to browse; irresistible to children of all ages. Madame Tussauds — Marylebone Road, 10-min walk. Interactive wax figures of global celebrities and royals. Ages 5+. The British Museum — Bloomsbury, 15-min walk. Mummies, the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles. Free entry. Ages 5+. Wallace Collection — Manchester Square, 10-min walk. Free entry. Stunning armour and old masters in a private mansion. Great for older children. Sherlock Holmes Museum — Baker Street, 10-min walk. Perfect for mystery-loving children and teenagers. Oxford Street & Selfridges — 5-min walk. The Wonder Room toy section in Selfridges is a destination in itself. Pollock's Toy Museum — Fitzrovia, 15-min walk. Charming Victorian toy museum. Ages 4+. Stays sitters are happy to escort children to any of these destinations while parents enjoy The Langham's spa or dining.
Regent's Park — Wide paved paths, pram-friendly throughout. Multiple playgrounds. Gymboree Play & Music — Classes for under-5s available across nearby venues. Daunt Books, Marylebone High Street — 15-min walk. Beloved independent bookshop with excellent children's section; a calm, lovely outing. Fitzroy Square Garden — A quiet, gated garden square minutes from the hotel. Ideal for toddlers. Selfridges Toy Department — 5-min walk. Immersive, sensory-rich, and irresistible to under-4s. Our sitters include specialists in newborn and infant care, twins, and children with additional needs.
Regent's Park is one of London's finest dog-walking destinations, with extensive off-lead areas and a circular lake path. The park's Inner Circle gardens are open to leashed dogs. The Prince Regent pub on Marylebone High Street is famously dog-friendly. The Marylebone Farmers' Market (Sundays) welcomes dogs. For a longer walk, Primrose Hill (adjacent to Regent's Park) offers panoramic city views and a relaxed, dog-loving community feel. Stays offers professional dog-sitting and dog-walking services for Langham guests, with sitters covering the Regent's Park and Marylebone area.
Oxford Circus station, a five-minute walk from The Langham, provides full step-free access on the Elizabeth line. The Wallace Collection (10 min) is fully accessible with lift access throughout. The British Museum offers a comprehensive accessibility programme with step-free routes and audio guides. Regent's Park pathways are wide and level. The National Portrait Gallery (Trafalgar Square, 20 min by taxi) was recently refurbished with full step-free access. Selfridges has lift access to all floors. Stays provides companion carer and elderly care professional services for hotel guests. Whether you need a qualified carer to accompany an elderly parent to a gallery or provide daily support at the hotel, we arrange everything discreetly.
Marylebone and the wider West End offer outstanding dining. With a Stays professional caring for your children in the suite, these evenings are yours entirely.
Dovetale by Tom Sellers at 1 Hotel Mayfair — A short ride; relaxed, seasonal British cooking. £££ Riding House Café — Fitzrovia, 10-min walk. All-day dining, buzzy atmosphere, accommodating to families with children. ££ Ottolenghi, Marylebone — 15-min walk. Bright, generous Middle Eastern-inflected dishes. £££
Palm Court at The Langham — On-site. The birthplace of Afternoon Tea in London. A genuine occasion for children and adults alike. ££££ Roux at The Landau — On-site. Classic French fine dining. £££££ Heston Blumenthal's Dinner — Knightsbridge (20 min). Two Michelin stars. Pied à Terre — Fitzrovia, 15-min walk. One Michelin star; intimate, exceptional.
Can I get a babysitter at The Langham, London?
Yes. Stays provides professional, individually insured childcare for Langham guests. Book via staysgroup.co.uk or ask your concierge.
Are sitters permitted in the hotel room?
Yes. All Stays professionals are vetted, insured, and experienced in hotel in-suite care.
What qualifications do your sitters have?
All are practising nannies, nursery nurses, primary school teachers, or hospital play workers, with current Paediatric First Aid and enhanced DBS.
Can you provide a Mandarin- or Arabic-speaking nanny?
Yes. We match sitters by language. Please specify when booking.
How much notice is needed?
From several weeks in advance to same-day. Earlier notice improves matching.
Do you offer overnight babysitting at The Langham?
Yes. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Can Stays look after my dog at the hotel?
Yes. We provide dog-sitting and dog-walking throughout Marylebone and the surrounding area.
How much does a hotel babysitter cost at The Langham London?
Rates depend on the number and ages of your children, the time of day, and the length of the booking. Overnight and multi-day arrangements are available. Contact us and we will send a bespoke quote before you confirm.
Can a nanny take my children out from The Langham?
Yes. Regent's Park, Madame Tussauds, the Wallace Collection and Hamleys on Regent Street are all within easy reach of The Langham, and our sitters are happy to take children out with your agreement.
What if I only want female babysitters?
We always send female babysitters unless you request otherwise.