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

Where: 118 West 57th Street [map], NYC, NY, United States, 10019
January 15, 2008 at 5:10 PM | by NatalieWW | 1 Comment

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.

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Where to Stay With Kids When Visiting Vegas

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 3850 Las Vegas Blvd S [map], Las Vegas, nv, United States, 89109
January 11, 2008 at 9:15 AM | by NatalieWW | 1 Comment

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 Sin City.

Las Vegas 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.

Best hotel bet: The Excalibur Hotel & Casino. Loosely patterned after the architecture of castles from England, Scotland, and Germany, it's full of family-friendly attraction and dining options.

Now, we wouldn't want to condradict ourselves by saying Excalibur is off the Crapping Out list, but considering the new rooms (with pillow-topped mattresses and 42" plasma TVs) and the special considerations bringing the kiddies adds, we maintain that the Excalibur is a great choice for family fun.

If simply staying in a "castle" isn't enough to thrill the wee ones, there's the Fantasy Faire Midway, a very large (and dark) room filled with carnival games, and the Court Jester's Stage, where magicians and puppeteers entertain. Younger kids will have fun climbing on the dragons outside the Sherwood Forest Café.

There's also the new Spongebob Squarepants 4D Special FX ride (which joins the existing Extreme Log Ride and Dino Island 4-D rides). Kids and adults alike will enjoy gawking at the killer views from Tower 2. The Tournament of Kings is a blast -- including dueling knights, costumed prancing horses, and an evil wizard --- and we think, worth the price of admission.

Of course, you will have to steer clear of the nearly-naked Aussie men downstairs, that is, unless you hire one of the babysitting services the hotel can set you up with. Hey, this is still Sin City.