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Finding a Child-friendly Hotel
By Shel Franco
La Quinta Inn and La Quinta Inn & Suites
1-800-531-5900
www.laquinta.com
Every room offers Nintendo video games for the kids, as well as a complimentary breakfast that includes cereals, pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, milk and juices. Children younger than 18, when sharing a parent's room, stay free.
Days Inn
1-800-523-7666
www.daysinn.com
Days Inn offers rewards with programs that let you earn points for every dollar you charge. The points can be used for free nights at their hotels, free airline tickets, free car rentals, gift certificates to stores such as Office Depot, Foot Locker, KB Toys and Target. Members also receive a free membership into Kids Own America, which allows them to redeem their points for money deposited into special accounts for their children.
Radisson Hotels
1-800-333-3333
www.radisson.com
Many of their hotels offer Family Magic packages, which mean special rates for your hotel room, 25 percent off an additional room, free breakfast and Gold Points for your stay.
Super 8 Motels
www.super8.com
With more than 2,000 independently owned and operated motels across the United States and Canada, Super 8 prides itself on cleanliness and friendliness.
The Plaza
Fifth Avenue at Central Park S.
New York, NY
1-800-759-3000 or 212-546-5377
www.plazaypa.com/ypa
The Young Plaza Ambassadors (YPA) program is for children ages 6 to 18. Each member receives a YPA photo identification card, a YPA wallet filled with Plaza dollars to be spent at the Plaza's boutique, a lively map of the city, a photo album, music video and CD supplied by Atlantic Records and many discounts and special privileges at attractions throughout New York City. Membership also includes perks such as free admission to the Museum of Modern Art, free games at Lazer Park and discounts at many stores and food establishments.
