Find family hotels abd resirts with features such as kids clubs, "kids stay free" pricing, and more.
Hilton has dozens of resorts and hotels that welcome families with kids' programs, playrooms and outdoor play areas. Some are full-fledged resorts-- such as Hilton Hawaiian Village-- with kids programs, kids' pool, and complimentary family activities. Hilton also owns several brands of family hotels, such as Homewood Suites by Hilton, below.
This major chain works hard to be a top choice in family hotels, with feature such as: all-suites, kids under 18 stay free, free giant breakfasts, "Kids Eye View" visitors guides for cities. Embassy Suites bills itself as "the largest all-suite, upscale hotel chain" in the US, and has locations elsewhere in the world as well. (Embassy Suites is part of the Hilton family of hotels.)
Find family hotels with kids clubs, "kids stay free" pricing, complimentary breakfasts, suites, and other conveniences. You'll also find links for family resorts (all inclusive resorts, water park resorts, and more.)
All rooms and suites come with fully-equipped kitchens; suites can sleep six; "extended stay" guests staying five nights or more get reduced rates. Complimentary breakfast includes waffles, eggs, bacon, juices, coffee; more perks as well.
Hyatt has properties worldwide, including the Grand Hyatt brand and Hyatt Regency Hotels. Features families like: lavish pool complexes at some resorts; Camp Hyatt kids programs, with impressive array of activities; kids under 18 stay free; kids menus; discounts on second room. And some properties go all out with family activities.
Holiday Inn is a world-wide major brand of family-friendly hotels and resorts. Kids up to 18 stay free in parents' rooms; some hotels have extra features for families, such as KidSuites; and some resorts have a full set of kid-friendly features such as kids' clubs, watersports, fancy pools, nursery.
Choice Hotels International has many family hotel brands:
Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Clarion, EconoLodge and more. Expect well-priced family hotel rooms, internet access, kids stay free (typically age 18 and under); often the property has a pool; many properties are pet-friendly. Certain brands have special features: check Comfort Inn for free breakfasts.
Eco-friendly new brand of Starwood and Westin hotels, with many features that suit families: good price point, fully equipped kitchens, complimentary breakfasts, healthy food choices (even gluten-free); chlorine-free pool; dogs welcome too.
We all know the Big Apple is expensive,so it's good to know that a bunch of centrally located well-priced properties in Manhattan have grouped together as Apple Core Hotels and welcome families.
Fans of this upscale brand -- known for luxury, service, and special touches -- may be happy to learn that Four Seasons hotels and resorts welcome families, with complimentary "Kids For All Seasons" kids' programs, baby furnishings and toiletries, and more.
Likewise, Ritz Carlton is an upscale brand that also wants to woo guests as a family hotel. Ritz Carlton has a kids program called Ritz Kids, and is making special efforts with teens. For ages 13 to 19, "Our Space" has "teen concierges", teen room with game systems, movie theater, air hockey, etc., plus activities such as bike hikes, night sports, pizza and movie nights.
