Trusted by families who value peace of mind, discretion, and high-quality care. We are the preferred childcare partner for over 100 of London's best hotels and luxury holiday rentals.
The Ritz London occupies a landmark position on Piccadilly, overlooking the sweeping lawns of Green Park, and has welcomed families of the highest distinction for over a century. Generously proportioned suites, many with views across Green Park, provide the space and privacy that families with young children require. The hotel's celebrated kidz@theritz programme ensures children are greeted with age-appropriate welcome gifts, in-room games consoles, children's books and DVDs, and Ritz-monogrammed bathrobes. The Ritz Restaurant's kitchen crafts a dedicated children's menu worthy of its five-star setting. Two children under 15 stay complimentary using existing bedding. For guests travelling with elderly relatives, The Ritz maintains fully accessible rooms with level-entry showers, grab rails, emergency pull cords, and wheelchair-adapted facilities. While The Ritz does not accommodate pets, assistance and guide dogs are welcome without restriction.
For afternoon tea at The Ritz, gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie. Jeans and sportswear are not permitted for either ladies or gentlemen. The hotel makes an important exception for families: this dress code does not apply to children under 16. Adult clothing requirements also apply at lunch and dinner in The Ritz Restaurant. Check the reservation information for the venue you are visiting rather than assuming the same rules apply throughout the hotel.
The Ritz sits at the genteel junction of Piccadilly and Green Park — one of London's most gracious and walkable neighbourhoods. Green Park itself begins immediately opposite the hotel entrance, offering shaded pathways and open lawns perfect for morning walks before the city stirs. To the east lies the world-famous Burlington Arcade, Bond Street, and the bespoke boutiques of Mayfair; to the west, Hyde Park and Knightsbridge. The area is exceptionally safe, well-lit, and served by three nearby Underground stations: Green Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Hyde Park Corner.
There are a number of activities suited for children of all ages near The Ritz London. Green Park — Immediately opposite the hotel. Perfect for picnics, ball games, and morning walks. Free entry. All ages. Buckingham Palace & Royal Mews — 10-minute walk. The Changing of the Guard is one of London's great spectacles for children of all ages. The Royal Mews offers carriages, horses, and royal history. Natural History Museum — 15 minutes by taxi/tube (South Kensington). Free entry. The dinosaur hall captivates from age 3 upward. Pushchair-accessible throughout. Science Museum — Adjacent to the Natural History Museum. Hands-on galleries for ages 5+. Free entry. Victoria & Albert Museum — South Kensington. Regular family workshops and trails. Free entry. Hyde Park & Diana Memorial Playground — 10-minute walk. The Diana Memorial Playground (ages 3–12) is one of London's finest. Peter Pan sculptures, wooden pirate ship, teepee village. The Household Cavalry Museum — Whitehall. Fascinating for older children; view horses being groomed through a glass panel. Hamleys — Regent Street. The world's oldest toy shop. A 12-minute walk. Irresistible for all ages and quintessentially London. The Royal Academy of Arts — Burlington House, Piccadilly. Family workshops and trail maps available. 5-minute walk. SEA LIFE London Aquarium — 20 minutes by taxi. Thousands of aquatic creatures; ideal for ages 4–12. Stays sitters are available to escort children to any of the above while parents enjoy the hotel's adult facilities.
The Ritz is one of London's most comprehensively accessible five-star hotels, with step-free rooms, level-entry showers, and dedicated accessible facilities. The surrounding neighbourhood is similarly well-served: Green Park station has step-free access to all platforms. The Royal Parks are wide, paved, and entirely pushchair and wheelchair navigable. The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square (15-minute walk or short taxi) offers full wheelchair access and free entry. Buckingham Palace's State Rooms (open in summer) provide wheelchair-accessible routes. The Churchill War Rooms offer lift access throughout. Stays provides companion carers and elderly care professionals for hotel guests, ideal for families travelling with an elderly relative who would benefit from a dedicated companion while the family is out.
Travelling with a baby or toddler in Piccadilly is easier than many parents expect. Our sitters know the calm, pram-friendly corners closest to The Ritz. Green Park — directly opposite the hotel. Wide, flat paths, deckchairs in summer, and plenty of space for a nap in the pram. St James's Park — 10-min walk. Duck-feeding, the pelicans at Duck Island, and a good playground near Birdcage Walk. Fortnum & Mason — 2-min walk. Lifts to every floor and a quiet tea salon that welcomes younger children early in the day. Waterstones Piccadilly — 3-min walk. A large children's floor and a warm, quiet space on a wet afternoon. Sitters bring age-appropriate activities and follow your child's nap and feeding routine exactly as you set it out.
Stays also provides insured dog sitters and dog walkers for guests staying in Piccadilly and Mayfair. Your sitter can walk your dog in Green Park or St James's Park, keep to your feeding and medication routine, and stay with them in the suite while you are out. Every pet sitter is interviewed in person, insured, and experienced with hotel stays — including quiet handling in lifts and corridors. Submit a request through the Book button on this page and tell us your dog's breed, age and routine.
From Michelin-starred dining rooms in Mayfair to legendary afternoon tea at The Ritz London itself, London's culinary scene is best enjoyed without distraction. Our DBS-checked, fully insured babysitters and nannies can join you and look after the children at dinner, or stay with them in the comfort of your suite, so you can savour every course knowing they are in expert, caring hands.
The neighbourhood around The Ritz offers exceptional dining for families. Whether you're looking for a relaxed lunch or a special occasion dinner with children, these are our recommendations within easy reach: Fortnum & Mason, The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon — Piccadilly, 5-min walk. Children's afternoon tea served in one of London's most beautiful rooms. An experience in itself with spectacular surroundings. The Wolseley — Piccadilly, 3-min walk. Grand all-day brasserie; high-ceilinged, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming to families. The Ritz Restaurant — On-site. Arguably London's most beautiful dining room. A dedicated children's menu is available. Sketch, Mayfair — 10-min walk. The Gallery dining room is an extraordinary experience for older children and teenagers.
Mayfair and the West End are home to some of the world's most celebrated tables. With a Stays childcare professional caring for your children in the comfort of your suite, evenings at the following restaurants become entirely unhurried: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught — Carlos Place, Mayfair. Three Michelin stars. Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester — Park Lane. Three Michelin stars, 15-minute walk from The Ritz. The Araki — Mayfair. Intimate, world-class omakase sushi. Scott's — Mount Street, Mayfair. London's great seafood institution.
Can I get a babysitter at The Ritz London?
Yes. Stays provides professional, fully vetted childcare for guests of The Ritz. You can book directly via staysgroup.co.uk.
Are your sitters permitted to care for children in the hotel room?
Yes. Our sitters are fully insured and experienced in in-suite childcare. All major London hotels, including The Ritz, permit qualified, professional childcare providers to work in guest rooms.
How much does a hotel babysitter cost at The Ritz London?
Please contact us directly for a quote tailored to your booking. Our team typically responds within the hour.
What qualifications do your sitters have?
All Stays professionals are practising nannies, nursery nurses, primary school teachers, or hospital play workers. All hold current Paediatric First Aid certification and enhanced DBS clearance.
Can you provide a French-speaking or Arabic-speaking nanny?
Yes. We have sitters fluent in over 30 languages including French, Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, and Japanese. Please specify your language requirement when booking.
How much notice do I need to give?
We accept bookings from several weeks in advance down to same-day. Earlier notice gives us more time to find your ideal match.
Do you offer overnight babysitting at The Ritz?
Yes. Overnight sitters are available. Please enquire at the time of booking.
Can Stays also look after my dog while I am in London?
Yes. Stays offers professional dog-sitting and dog-walking for hotel guests throughout central London. However, The Ritz London does not allow dogs (unless they are service dogs or guide dogs).
What if I only want female babysitters?
We always send female babysitters unless you request otherwise.
Can you provide a babysitter while we take afternoon tea at The Ritz?
Yes. Many families book a sitter for a couple of hours so parents can enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Palm Court undisturbed. Your sitter stays with the children in your suite, or takes them to Green Park, just across Piccadilly.
Can a nanny take my children out from The Ritz London?
Yes. Our sitters are happy to take children out — Green Park and St James's Park are minutes away, and the Royal Academy, Fortnum & Mason and Buckingham Palace are all within a short walk of The Ritz.