Ahmedabad Hotels with a Kids Club

A kids club gives families in Ahmedabad a real break during the hottest hours, when going out is tiring for everyone. Combined with a pool, it turns the middle of the day into time children enjoy rather than wait through, and it lets parents rest or plan the evening. Because so few hotels in Ahmedabad offer one, knowing the setting and extras of each helps you choose the right base for your trip.

The House of MG-A Heritage Hotel, Ahmedabad is the most memorable stay for children. It occupies a 20th-century family mansion in central Ahmedabad and pairs its kids club with a playground, an indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness facilities and family suites. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, with private balconies, and the furniture and fixtures are locally sourced, giving the house a strong sense of place. With a 9.0 rating, it is the best rated of the four, and its central position keeps the old city's pols within easy reach for an early walk before the heat of the day in Ahmedabad.

Taj Skyline Ahmedabad is the most complete modern option. Alongside its kids club, it has a swimming pool with a view and a separate indoor pool, so children can swim whatever the weather. Family rooms come with city views and air conditioning, and the hotel adds a fitness centre, a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant serving diverse cuisines. Free on-site parking is practical if you hire a car and driver. I find this combination of two pools and a kids club especially useful for younger children who need several activities to fill a long, hot afternoon in Ahmedabad.

Radisson Blu Hotel Ahmedabad sits in the city's central business district and offers family suites, a kids club, a swimming pool and a spa and wellness centre. It also has a 24-hour front desk, which helps with late arrivals, and lies a short drive from major shopping areas and cultural sites such as Sabarmati Ashram. That makes it a convenient base for families who want to mix a visit to the ashram or the riverfront with time at the pool and the kids club, without long journeys across Ahmedabad's busy roads in the middle of the day.

Vivanta Ahmedabad SG Highway, on the western side of the city, pairs its kids club with a swimming pool and a game room, so children of different ages each find something to do. The hotel also has a spa and wellness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a pet-friendly policy, useful for families travelling with a dog. It lies 8 km from Sabarmati Ashram, so the old city is a drive away, but the hotel works well for families who prefer the newer western districts and want plenty of entertainment on site during a stay in Ahmedabad.