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Finding a Child-friendly Hotel
By Shel Franco
And if the voice on the other line sounds bored or annoyed with your questions, it's time to move to the next name on your list. "The attitude of the staff is the most important thing [in determining a child-friendly hotel]," Vidnovic says.
In addition to the staff's attitude, remember to keep your child's temperament in mind. With all the excitement and rushing around, it is easy for little ones to meet their tolerance threshold very fast. Not expecting too much too soon can save you many headaches and help your family achieve a truly child-friendly vacation no matter where you stay.
The following is a list of child-friendly hotel chains to help you meet your match.
Holiday Inn
1-800-HOLIDAY (1-800-465-4329)
www.sixcontinentshotels.com/holiday-inn
Children younger than 19, when sharing a parent's room, stay free at all Holiday Inn worldwide locations. Children younger than 12 eat free (in the U.S. and Canada) when they order from the children's menu in the hotel's restaurant (they must be accompanied by an adult). Some locations offer KidsSuites, which is a room wthin a room – just for kids! KidsSuites rooms offer bunk beds, color TV with video cassette player, video games and a play table or desk.