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Where to Stay With Kids in New York City, Part One

HotelChatter's newest contributing editor NatalieWW knows a thing or two (or more) about kids and traveling with 'em. Here she lists her fave fam-friendly spots for New York City.

Last September I found myself in the Big Apple with my 13-year-old daughter (see avatar), and lemme tell you -- the place we stayed was definitely NOT kid-friendly.

So today we run down a few hotels in Manhattan where you can take the kiddies and not feel as if you've grown a third head. First up is Le Parker Meridien.

Not your traditional "family" hotel, this stylish midtown property offers plenty to keep the kids happy. Starting with large (by New York standards) suites with in-room kitchens for those little conveniences of home, such as microwaving a midnight bottle or making a toddler's favorite PB&J sandwich.

Older kids and teens will appreciate the lobby with three-story atrium and modern art and the many the fitness options. The impressive rooftop swimming pool is a hit with both the young and young at heart.

Le Parker Meridien also offers welcome packets for young guests and kids under 12 stay free with their parents. They even have a neat online feature where you can input your interests and travel style and they will customize itinerary suggestions just for you.

Another family-friendly option after the jump.

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Where London Game Show Contestants Go on a First Date

Where: 235 West 46th Street, At Eighth Avenue [map], NYC, ny, United States, 10036

A new dating TV show is coming to London. "Playdate" is an interactive dating show that lets audience members or viewers at home pick a date for the contestant. Gee, kinda sounds like an old American show doesn't it?

To launch this new gameshow, Metro News is offering one lucky reader who sets up a Playdate profile, the chance to have their very first date in New YorkCity.

Take your date for dinner at the Rainbow Rooms, 65 floors above New York's famous 5th Avenue, plus a romantic carriage ride around Central Park with twin rooms for you both at the stylish four-star Paramount Hotel in the heart of Manhattan.

Although many hotels in Manhattan are pretty much just enlarged closet spaces, we find it rather funny that this newbie couple will be staying in an itsy bitsy room at the Paramount. Although it sounds like they can sleep in separate rooms, unless sparks fly on that carriage ride.

Let's just hope the couple adds their headshots to the Paramount's weird collection.

Related Stories:
· Win a first date in NYC [Metro]
· Paramount Hotel Has Unhealthy Obsession with Headshots [HotelChatter]
· Paramount Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]