Age and kids policy at The Bellevue Hotel
The Bellevue Hotel is an all-ages, family-friendly property — children of any age are welcome and certain children (17 and under) may stay free when using existing bedding. The hotel requires at least one registered guest to be 21 to check in; pool and fitness access at The Sporting Club has separate children's hours, adult-only zones, and a signed waiver requirement for younger swimmers.
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Who can check in and who can stay?
The Bellevue Hotel requires the guest completing registration to be at least 21 years old. Guests under 21 may stay only when accompanied by a parent or official guardian.
Children of any age are welcome to stay at the hotel; the property advertises family-friendly features such as connecting rooms and cribs on request.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (unaccompanied guests under 21 cannot check in)
- Younger guests may be added to a room when accompanied by a parent/guardian
- Request cribs and connecting rooms in advance for family stays
| Item | Policy |
|---|---|
| Check-in minimum age | 21 (unless accompanied by parent/guardian) |
| Children welcome? | Yes — family-friendly property |
| Cribs / connecting rooms | Available upon request |
Pool, Sporting Club access, and children's hours
Guest access to The Sporting Club (which houses the 25-meter indoor lap pool) is complimentary for the duration of a hotel stay. Children may use the pool only during designated children's hours and must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Certain parts of The Sporting Club remain adult-only at all times — for example the fitness floor, mezzanine track, steam room, sauna, and plunge areas — even during children's hours.
- Children must be at least 3 or 4 years old (sources vary) to enter Sporting Club areas — the property requires fully potty-trained children and does not permit swim diapers in the pool
- A signed waiver is required for children 15 and under
- Children must be accompanied by an adult during children’s hours
| Day | Children's pool hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday & Thursday | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday & Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Other times | Adult-only access generally (18+) |
Fitness, spa and adult-only areas
Outside of posted children's hours, The Sporting Club facilities (including the pool and fitness areas) are intended for guests 18 and older. Several zones remain restricted to adults at all times.
Bathhouse — the hotel's thermal/sauna venue — operates on a day-pass model and includes Hot, Neutral and Cold pools plus a dry banya-style sauna. Spa thermal areas are managed separately and may have their own age or day-pass rules.
- Sporting Club adult minimum outside children's hours: generally 18+
- Adult-only spaces (always restricted): fitness floor, mezzanine track, steam room, sauna, hot/cold plunge
- Bathhouse access: day passes required (massage/treatments bookable separately)
| Facility | Access notes |
|---|---|
| Sporting Club pool | Complimentary for guests; children's hours & waiver rules apply |
| Fitness floor / track | 18+ outside children's hours; restricted even during family hours |
| Bathhouse (thermal pools) | Day-pass access; separate rules and bookings for treatments |
Rooms and sleeping arrangements for families
The Bellevue offers room types suitable for families, including rooms with multiple beds and connecting-room options. Room names to note include Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds; Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed; Classic Room; and Suite, 1 Bedroom (Corner).
Children 17 and under may stay free when using existing bedding (per the hotel's stated policies) — request an extra rollaway or a connecting room if you need separate sleeping surfaces.
- Room types with multiple beds: Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds; Classic Room (two-bed options listed)
- Suites that may fit families: Suite, 1 Bedroom (Corner); Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View, Corner; Junior Suite
- Ask the hotel in advance for rollaway beds, cribs, or connecting rooms
| Room name | Typical suitability for families |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Good for families traveling with children |
| Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Best for small families or parents with an infant in a crib |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom (Corner) | More space — separate living area for families |
Dining, children and age-related rules
Both on-site restaurants — Pergola (19th floor) and Mr. Edison (lobby) — welcome families. Pergola offers breakfast through dinner service; Mr. Edison's evening supper-club atmosphere includes a dress code that management enforces.
Children under 12 receive a Levain Bakery cookie as part of the guest experience. If you plan to dine at Mr. Edison in the evening, check the dress code and consider Pergola or the lobby bar for more relaxed family meals.
- Pergola: breakfast, lunch and dinner (family-friendly; all-day menu)
- Mr. Edison: supper-club dinner service with an upscale dress code — entry is at management’s discretion
- Children under 12: complimentary welcome cookie; kids' theme meals available according to hotel materials
| Restaurant | Notes for families |
|---|---|
| Pergola | All-day menu; suitable for families; reservations recommended |
| Mr. Edison | Upscale dress code in evenings; discretion on entry |
| Lobby bar / pastries | Morning beverages and pastries available |
Pets, service animals and special requests
The Bellevue welcomes up to two dogs per stay (each under 75 lbs) for a one-time fee for short stays; service animals are exempt from pet fees and restrictions. Cats are not permitted under the stated pet policy.
For prolonged stays, heavy pets, or multiple animals, contact the hotel directly to confirm arrangements. Request accessibility features, cribs, or connecting rooms in advance so the team can prepare your room.
- Dogs allowed: up to two per stay, weight limit applies; service animals exempt
- Cats: not permitted
- Call the hotel for exceptions, extended stays, or special accommodations
| Item | Policy detail |
|---|---|
| Allowed pets | Dogs only (up to two), weight limits apply |
| Service animals | Exempt from pet fees and restrictions |
| Cats | Not allowed |
