From princess carriages and kids spas to in-room camping and picnics in the park, hotels are introducing more and more extravagant and creative perks and packages for children in a bid to entice families. Happy kids mean happy parents as the saying goes! Check out this list of hotels across the country offering the best perks for your little angels.
The Eloise Suite at Plaza Hotel, New York
Get maximum brownie points from your little princesses by booking a stay at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Not only can you spend the night in the famed pink and black Eloise Suite, a tribute to the Plaza Hotel’s mischievous fictional resident, there’s a decadent Eloise-themed afternoon tea and a host of special family events throughout the year from tea parties to etiquette classes. Opt for The Knights of the Plaza package for your young princes, which includes a picnic at Belvedere Castle in the famed Central Park.
The Candy Man at Ritz Carlton, Chicago
Life is sweet at the glitzy Ritz-Carlton, Chicago where kids are treated like mini VIPs the minute they step through the doors. As well as baking sugar cookies in the hotel kitchen, they’ll get a visit from The Candy Man. Picture their faces when he turns up at your room, decked out in a red and white striped jacket and hat, with a cart full of tempting treats!
Movie Star Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel New York
Four Season Hotel New York is the perfect hotel for mini VIPs. With their Red Carpet Kids program, the whole family is whisked away by limo to star in your very own movie complete with super hero costumes, a red carpet premier and a pizza and sushi after-party. At $4,000, this once-in-a-lifetime package doesn’t come cheap.
Teen Concierge at Omni Parker House, Boston
Teens wanting to ditch their parents will love the family-friendly Omni Parker House in Boston. They have access to their very own concierge who will give them the lowdown on the hippest restaurants and coolest attractions in town.
Picnic in the Park at The St. Regis San Francisco
At The St. Regis San Francisco, families can spend a special day in the park. They’ll mold clay figures to create their own video, enjoy a delicious picnic made by the hotel chef and then return to your hotel room for a fun and fascinating juice blending and bottling experience.
Dolphin Close Encounter at Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, Florida
Children staying at Hawk’s Cay in the Florida Keys will have the time of their lives thanks to the resort’s Dolphin Connection program. They’ll get to hang out dockside with bottlenose dolphins and watch them jump and splash, or even hop in the water for a hands-on encounter with these magnificent mammals.
Princess for a Day at The Peninsula Chicago
As well as a visit from hotel mascot, Peter Bear, armed with a wagon of treats, your darling daughter can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience and be transformed into a princess for a day. As well as etiquette classes and a ride in a horse-drawn, pumpkin-shaped carriage, she’ll be treated to a shopping-spree at a store of her choice and have a glass-slipper fitting. Spoiling your kids rotten comes at a price as this package costs $6,000.
Pampering at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa, Famington, Pennsylvania
For kids and teens that love being pampered, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa in Pennsylvania has its very own kids’ spa, The Grove. Here, they can chill out and enjoy a massage, facial, mani-pedi or even get blowout.
In-room camping at The Westin Houston
The Westin Houston, Memorial City has introduced a new take on glamping, for kids who love camping and families who love their creature comforts. Mini adventurers get to spend the night in teepee-style tents with cozy blankets and an armadillo plush to snuggle up to, while mom and dad sleep in a huge, comfy bed. Pure heaven!
Celebrity Treatment at the Beverly Wilshire, Los Angeles
Mini celebs-in-the-making can enjoy the limelight and maximum pampering with a Rock Star Massage or Pop Star Polish treatment at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel spa in Los Angeles. And, for an extra special Hollywood treat, the concierge can arrange a celebrity meet-and-greet.