ULRICHSHOF Nature & Family Hotel
All-inclusive family escape with a pirate ship waterpark, pony rides and indoor play, plus a spa for parents.
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Warner Bros. Hotel
The world's first Warner Bros. hotel: Bugs Bunny delivers milk and cookies, right next to Warner Bros. World.
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JW Marriott Venice
Venice without the overwhelm: a private island 15 minutes away with a splash pad and a LEGO-themed kids' club.
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Four Seasons Downtown
Babyproofed rooms, thoughtful kids' amenities, an indoor pool and personal touches that make travelling with little ones feel easy and elevated.
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Mint House at 70 Pine
Apartment-style suites with full kitchens and grocery pre-stocking, in a quieter downtown spot near parks and ferry access.
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Hotel Beacon
Spacious suites with kitchenettes on the Upper West Side, close to Central Park. An easy, reliable NYC base.
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The Knickerbocker
Times Square location with family-friendly suites, toys and milk and cookies for the kids, and easy subway access.
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Radio City Apartments
Space, kitchenettes and an unbeatable Midtown location near Rockefeller Center. Practical and affordable.
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San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Right on a calm, shallow bay with its own sandy beach, plus pools, splash zones and s'mores nights.
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Omni Los Angeles
Downtown, with direct access to Angels Flight and Grand Central Market, roomy rooms and a free local car service.
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Playa Largo Resort & Spa
Two-storey bungalow villas, zero-entry pools, calm bay water and sunset fire pits.
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Hotel X
Multi-bedroom suites, a heated rooftop pool and a fully staffed kids' play centre. Polished but practical.
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The Westin Harbour Castle
Lake views, a new Family Fun Zone and homey suites. Quieter-feeling, but close to everything downtown.
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Chelsea Hotel
A Family Zone with a waterslide pool, teen lounge and indoor playroom. Not fancy, but fun and well priced.
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Toronto Marriott City Centre
At the foot of the CN Tower, with rooms that look into the baseball stadium. Huge hit with sports fans.
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One King West
Apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes and laundry, plus PATH access, which is a big win with kids in winter.
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Manoir Saint-Sauveur
Historic charm with family-friendly comfort. An ideal Laurentians winter base.
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Martinhal Chiado
Bunk-bed suites and an outstanding kids' club right in the heart of the city. A dream base for Lisbon with kids.
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Martinhal Sagres
A beachfront family resort with baby gear, kids' clubs and playground-connected restaurants. Parents finally relax.
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The Westin London City
Design-forward and genuinely kid-focused on the Thames, with welcome surprises, a warm pool and scooters to explore.
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Hôtel du Louvre
Five-star service with bunk beds, welcome gifts and rare Parisian bathtubs, steps from the Louvre.
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Novotel Paris Les Halles
Central location, spacious rooms and daily ice cream for the kids. Easy and reliable.
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Pepper & Paper Apartments
Stylish, spacious apartments in the Latin Quarter with kitchens, laundry and family extras.
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Citadines Bastille Marais
Apartment-style stays in Le Marais with kitchens, laundry and optional balconies.
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Venice without the overwhelm: a private island 15 minutes away with a splash pad and a LEGO-themed kids' club.
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Hotel Phi Canalgrande
Historic charm, spacious family rooms and an incredible breakfast. A central base for Emilia-Romagna.
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Collina dei Poeti
A dreamy countryside inn with vineyard views, family rooms and on-site pasta-making classes.
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The Fontenay
Lakeside five-star with interconnecting rooms, a rooftop pool and cargo e-bikes. One of the best breakfasts we've ever had.
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All-inclusive family escape with a pirate ship waterpark, pony rides and indoor play, plus a spa for parents.
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The St. Regis Saadiyat Island
A private beach, kids' club and beachfront pools. Refined but welcoming.
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The world's first Warner Bros. hotel: Bugs Bunny delivers milk and cookies, right next to Warner Bros. World.
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Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara
A palace in the dunes with kids' programming, camel rides and stargazing. Bucket list, made easy.
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