http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-15T11:04:11Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Where%20to%20Stay%20With%20Kids http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/1/15/163749/991 <![CDATA[<p><i>HotelChatter's newest contributing editor <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/user/natalieWW"><b>NatalieWW</b></a> 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.</i><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/LPM_POOL.png" class="imgborder"><p>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. <p> <p>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 <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Le+Parker+Meridien+New+York/local/313"><b> Le Parker Meridien</b></a>. <p>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 NatalieWW 2008-01-15T17:10:43-05:00 40.764761 -73.978233 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/1/9/183431/9911 <![CDATA[<p><i>HotelChatter's newest contributing editor <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/user/natalieWW"><b>NatalieWW</b></a> knows a thing or two (or more) about kids and traveling with 'em. Here she lists her fave fam-friendly spots for Sin City.</i><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/excalibur_family.jpg" class="imgborder"><p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotels/city/us/NV/Las%20Vegas"><b>Las Vegas</b></a> may not be the first place that comes to mind for a wholesome family vacation. But between the Shark Encounter at Mandalay Bay and the erupting Mirage volcano, and the ongoing kiddie-fest that is Circus Circus, there are plenty of options for families.<p> Best hotel bet: <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Excalibur+Hotel+&amp;+Casino/local/336"><b>The Excalibur Hotel &amp; Casino</b></a>. Loosely patterned after the architecture of castles from England, Scotland, and Germany, it's full of family-friendly attraction and dining options.<p>Now, we wouldn't want to <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/3/6/03833/18597/hotels/Viva_Las_Vegas_Hotel_Map_Excalibur">condradict ourselves</a> by saying Excalibur is off the Crapping Out NatalieWW 2008-01-11T09:15:01-05:00 36.098874 -115.17659 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/