1/9 Eloise Suite at The Plaza Hotel
Made famous by the beloved children’s books, Eloise is the feisty young girl who made The Plaza Hotel her home. And now your kids can make it home for the night too. Step through the pink door into a pink and white wonderland, complete with a neon “Eloise” sign, zebra carpets and a sparkly headboard. Little guests will also be greeted with a gift bag that includes a copy of Eloise at the Plaza, an Eloise robe and more fun, on-theme goodies. The closets are even filled with Eloise’s wardrobe. As an added bonus, this suite also comes with an Eloise tea for two at The Palm Court. Kids will love sipping on tea and lemonade and munching on cotton candy and cake pops in the elegant setting.
2/9 Ultimate Family Suite on Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas
Cruise like never before in this decked out family suite. Kids will go gaga for the in-suite slide going from the bedrooms to the playroom in this two-story cabin. And if the colorful decor isn’t enough to wow little cruisers, the suite also has an air hockey table and a balcony bumper pool table. Plus, you can take quiet movie nights to the next level with the private 3-D cinema, large screen TVs and your very own popcorn maker. Cramped cruise cabins are a mere memory here. There’s plenty of space to relax inside and out. Lounge in the comfy and fun chairs or get some air and take in the sea views on the oversized wraparound balcony.
3/9 Themed Family Suites at Shangri-La Singapore
Families staying here can choose from five incredible suites kids won’t want to leave. Each of the large Themed Family Suites offers an immersive space for children to sleep and dine, with unique whimsical interiors and dream-themed beds. The five themes include Safari, Treetop, Castle, Underwater and Space. A special feature of the Themed Family Suite is a connecting tunnel between the children’s and parents’ bedrooms.
4/9 Hello Kitty Room at The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Hello Kitty fans can fully immerse themselves in the famous feline’s world at this hotel in Tokyo. The decked out rooms come with themed amenities, like branded toiletries and slippers, and even special meals all designed with the cartoon cat in mind. Hello Kitty cakes, drinks, omelettes, sandwiches and more can all be ordered off the room menu. The room is full of fun furniture like a giant high heeled shoe chair and a couch featuring Hello Kitty’s signature pink hair bow.
5/9 Princess, Knight & Wizard Rooms at The Legoland Castle Hotel
Are you a royal princess? A heroic knight? A magical wizard? You can play your part at the Legoland Castle Hotel. Upon entering the colorful resort, guests can choose from three different floors where themed adventures await. In the Princess rooms, woodland animals such as butterflies, squirrels, owls and song birds (all made of Legos, of course) are found. In the Knight rooms, guests are surrounded by dragons and knights as they prepare to go into battle to defend the king’s castle and protect the king’s treasure. In the Wizard rooms, guests discover how magic is used to protect the king’s treasure with the use of giggling potions and spells. Young imaginations will be swirling with excitement.
6/9 Dolphin and Sea Turtle Rooms at The Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach teamed up with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to dolphins Winter and Hope of Dolphin Tale movie fame. The resort is the only property in Clearwater, Florida, offering Winter-themed guest rooms featuring special Winter and Hope decor, a bunk bed for kids, and a king bed for parents, making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience for families. In addition to the dolphin rooms, the hotel also has three guest rooms featuring rescued sea turtles at the aquarium. As an extra feel-good bonus, a portion of the proceeds when booking any of these themed rooms are donated back to the aquarium to support the care of rescued marine life.
7/9 The Pineapple Villa at Nickelodeon Punta Cana Resort
Who lives in a Pineapple under the sea? Your family does at this resort. Inspired by the home of SpongeBob SquarePants, this over-the-top villa is the resort’s signature dwelling. The two-bedroom Pineapple features luxurious accommodations with the fun twist of the décor being entirely Bikini-Bottom themed, including the indoor and outdoor living and dining areas and a private master suite with a king size bed. The second bedroom is on the upper level of the villa’s loft-style living room and is complete with two single beds, TV and its own private bathroom. Not to mention the Pineapple also comes with a private garden, patio and infinity pool. Are you ready to stay here, kids? Aye, aye, Captain!
8/9 Despicable Me Suites at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
At this hotel at Universal Studios, minions rule the roost. This two-bedroom suite offers mom and dad their own separate room while kids can let their imaginations run wild in their own Gru-like evil laboratory — er, we mean bedroom. A stay at this hotel also comes with serious perks for those visiting Universal Orlando like early park admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, complimentary taxis to the park and special character appearances, among other exclusive benefits.
9/9 Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Hotel
For the ultimate Disney experience, there’s nothing like checking into this mouse house. The Mickey Mouse penthouse offers spectacular views of the resort and plenty of room for the whole crew to scurry about. Decorate in Mickey’s signature colors of black, white, red and yellow, this pad includes a living room, a dining and kitchen area and two bedrooms. Nostalgic movie buffs will especially enjoy the sketches from the Disney library on display. The real centerpiece of the suite is the glowing Mickey outline that takes up most of the living room ceiling, bringing to life the fun Disney spirit.
By Hannah Freedman