Adults don’t need much convincing when it comes to taking a family vacation. However, an aware mom or dad can foresee things going sour when it comes to the kids’ ability to feel at home. While hotels can’t entirely replicate a home experience, plenty of kid-friendly amenities make the experience more comfortable for kids and easier for moms and dads.
Kid Concierges
Traditionally, the concierge is the go-to person for restaurant suggestions, event tickets, and customized hotel experiences. Today, particular employees ensure teens and kids feel more comfortable and get the answers they want. Kid concierges sit down with peers and provide the lowdown on what kids in the area do for fun.
Candy People
It’s common to pass a popcorn or candy vendor at an amusement park or boardwalk. That’s expected. It’s totally unexpected to get a surprise visit from the candy man on duty. Kids are delighted to see vendors offering delectable treats throughout hotel lobbies and floors.
Borrowed Devices
Airlines can make it a nuisance to travel with electronic devices in your luggage. It is convenient that hotels allow kids to borrow toys and electronic devices to occupy downtime. If the weather goes sour the kids remain entertained by game consoles and DVD players.
Complimentary Strollers
Bringing needed provisions for all family members is challenge enough. Once you get to your vacation destination, you’ll need to figure how to transport family members to activities and sites. Moms and dads are happy to find hotels have complimentary strollers on the premises that can be delivered to hotel rooms.
Planned Activities
Moms and dads struggle to fill hours with kid-friendly activities. It’s a huge relief to know hotels regularly plan things for kids to do, whether mom, dad, and other family members decide to join or not. Art appreciation, history lessons, and hands-on learning activities keep kids smiling and parents free of stress. See what kid-related events and amenities await at the African Pride Mount Grace Country House and Spa by Marriott.
Welcome Packages
Welcome packages for kids may include t-shirts with the hotel logo, tokens to local arcade and fun sites, or something customized as addressed beforehand by mom and dad.
Snacking Areas
Kids love snacks and hotels are packed with a variety. However, parents don’t have to fret, for hotels have grown savvy as to what foods and beverages are healthy yet still appeal to kids.
In-Room Babysitting
More moms and dads are bringing the grandparents along on vacation. It’s nice for kids to have additional family members with them. It’s also convenient to have instant babysitters available. If you can’t bring grandma or grandpa, then you may be happy to know certain hotels offer in-room babysitting.
Themed Rooms
All kids think the design of their bedroom is a big deal. They may not think about interior design when visiting a hotel unless it was captivating. Some hotels offer themed rooms, so if your child loves pirates and the sea, kings, and queens, or safaris and elephants, you can rent something more than ‘just a hotel room.’
Sara Zielinski says
These are great tips for picking a hotel.
Sandra says
I didn’t know some of these amenities existed.