HotelChatter || 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.

The Loews Regency Hotel could be my #1 pick for family travel if it weren't for its pesky 3-person-per-room policy (notice the alliteration).

Since I personally have a few more than that, it rules this one out as a viable option. Still, Loews has arguably the best kid-pleasing location: right by the world famous toy store FAO Schwarz, two blocks east of Central Park, and near several other kid-friendly museums and shopping choices.

The staff is courteous and doesn't seem to mind the kids (which is more than I can say for many NYC establishments). And, like all Lowe's hotels, they have an impressive array of family amenities, such as special kids menus, board game, DVD, and video game lending library, Fisher-Price welcome gifts, supervised recreational programs and more.

Part Two of Where to Stay With Kids in New York City to come next week

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