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For convenience, comfort and control self-catering accommodation is often the best bet for families. The Mayflower Apartments in Earl's Court offer a lively, vibrant location combined with elegant living accommodation and a welcoming atmosphere. Chose from one of only nine deluxe apartments, each with a fully fitted Bosch kitchen and all the facilities you would expect of a luxury hotel. Also in the area, across the busy Earls Court Road, are the well equipped Presidential Apartments, each with thoroughly modern furniture and a plasma screen TV.

If places to roam and playgrounds are a priority, Citadines South Kensington has luxurious family apartments within easy reach of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Parents can cater for children themselves and relax as they would at home with flexible living spaces and fully fitted kitchens.

The Citadines Barbican and Citadines Trafalgar Square are both conveniently placed and provide babysitting services. For those who want to soak up the vibrancy of the West End, we recommend Citadines Trafalgar Square; the family apartments are perfect for parents with youngsters while only minutes from some of London's biggest attractions including Buckingham Palace, St James's Park and Westminster.

Just north of the city, the Citadines Barbican offers well-appointed family apartments in a peaceful location; at the weekend The City loses its nine-to-fivers and becomes a quiet, almost deserted area of London – perfect for families. Children can climb the high dome of nearby St Paul's Cathedral or race round the cobbled streets and hidden alleyways that criss-cross this historic quarter. The apartments themselves boast huge, flexible living spaces, comfortably accommodating a number of people in luxurious bedrooms.

The upmarket but reasonably priced Collingham Serviced Apartments make an ideal base for visiting families in the capital. Spacious bedrooms coupled with roomy living areas ensure there is plenty of space for family groups. Decked in classy, contemporary furnishings, these luxurious apartments will appeal to adults too. Occupying a serene location in fashionable South Kensington, overlooking a tranquil, traditional London square, the apartments are quiet, safe and secure.