Age and kids policy at Yours Truly DC — what family travelers should know
Yours Truly DC is an all-ages hotel: children of all ages are welcome, and up to two kids aged 17 and under can stay free using existing bedding. The primary guest checking in must be at least 18 years old; the property is not adults-only and room rates do not include meals.
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Minimum age to check in
The primary guest on any reservation must be at least 18 years old to register and check in. This is a standard booking requirement and applies even when children or younger guests are included on the same reservation.
If someone under 18 is traveling with an adult, that adult should be listed as the main guest on the reservation so staff can complete registration at arrival.
- Minimum check-in age: 18 (main guest must be 18+)
- Children may travel with and stay under the supervision of an adult who checks in
- 24-hour front desk can assist with questions about reservations and identification
Children policy and complimentary bedding
Yours Truly DC welcomes children of all ages. Up to two children aged 17 and younger can stay free using existing bedding in a guest room.
Cribs and infant beds are available on request; contact the hotel ahead of arrival if you need one so the front desk can note the request on your reservation.
- Up to 2 children (17 and under) stay free using existing bedding
- Free cribs/infant beds available on request
- Children 18 and older are considered adults for charging and occupancy
Which rooms work best for families
Several room and suite types offer extra sleeping options useful for families, including sofa or double sofa beds and twin futons in some suites. Below are a few room types to consider if you need space for kids.
If you need a mobility-accessible layout, the property lists Premium Room (Mobility,) and Standard Room (Mobility,) among its room types.
- Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View — 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed
- Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View — 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
- Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View — 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
| Room name | Typical sleeping setup | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Suite, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View | 1 King Bed; 1 Twin Futon; 1 Double Sofa Bed | Families needing 3+ sleeping surfaces |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | 1 King Bed; 1 Twin Futon | Small families or parent + child |
| Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | 2 Queen Beds; 1 Double Sofa Bed | Families wanting separate bedrooms |
On-site family-friendly amenities
Yours Truly DC has a number of on-site features that can help keep kids occupied without leaving the hotel: a table tennis/ping-pong room (availability-based), an on-site record shop and music touches in select suites, and a fitness center with Peloton bikes for parents who want to work out.
Note that the hotel does not have a swimming pool or hot tub, so plan pool time elsewhere if that’s important to your trip.
- Ping-pong / table tennis room (based on availability)
- Interactive Peloton fitness center (24-hour access listed)
- El Donut Shoppe record shop and in-room turntables in select suites
- No on-site pool or hot tub
Dining with kids at the hotel
Yours Truly DC has two on-site dining options that are family-friendly: Call Your Mother (bagels, breakfast and lunch) and Mercy Me (South American–inspired dinner and a bar/lounge). Breakfast is available for a fee and is not included in room rates.
Call Your Mother is casual and opens early for morning families. Mercy Me serves dinner and has later hours and live-music nights; families can dine there but check set times or events if traveling with very young children.
- Call Your Mother Deli — daily 6:30 AM–4:00 PM (bagels, coffee, pastries; casual, no alcohol)
- Mercy Me — kitchen hours typically 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (Sun–Thu) and 5:00 PM–11:00 PM (Fri–Sat); bar hours slightly longer
- Meals and drinks are charged separately from room rates (hotel is not all-inclusive)
Practical tips for family stays and events
If you’re attending or hosting a wedding or event at Yours Truly DC, note that the hotel offers multiple indoor/outdoor venues and can accommodate a range of group sizes; event planners on property can advise on child-friendly arrangements. The property lists several venues including Mercy Me Deck, Eleven & Garden, and Rooms Nine & Ten for larger gatherings.
Plan ahead for parking and fees: the hotel offers secured, covered valet parking (rates vary by listing) and other charges frequently appear separately (resort fees, breakfast, parking, etc.), so check your reservation details before arrival.
- Event spaces include outdoor and indoor options; staff can advise on suitability for children
- No free on-site parking — secured valet parking is available (third-party listings show fees)
- Resort fees and some services (breakfast, parking) may be charged separately from room rate
Accessibility, mobility rooms and special requests
Yours Truly DC lists mobility-accessible room types such as Premium Room (Mobility,) and Standard Room (Mobility,). The property also notes a wheelchair-accessible path to the elevator and accessible public washrooms.
For cribs, connecting rooms, early check-in, or other special requests, contact the hotel in advance or ask the 24-hour front desk on arrival. Early check-in and late check-out may incur fees and are subject to availability.
- Accessible room types: Premium Room (Mobility,) and Standard Room (Mobility,)
- Accessible registration desk and public washrooms are available
- Contact hotel ahead for cribs, connecting rooms, or mobility needs
