7 Amazing Hotel Chains For Kids (and Their Parents!)

Not only are the accommodations at the Four Seasons beautiful, but the hotels are also known for making families feel very welcome. For example, the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel, offers a "Candy Man," a dressed-to-the-hilt candy purveyor who knocks on your door and presents a treasure trove of sweets, while the San Francisco location offers daily make-your-own sundaes for kids. Almost every location will direct your family to complimentary off-site activities and will help you book paid excursions and events. Also check out the babysitting services, pint-size amenities (think kiddie bathrobes), and a selection of toys, DVDs, games, and more available at many Four Seasons locations.

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Kimpton Hotels have locations in most major US cities, and the chain prides itself on being family friendly. The Kimpton Kids program offers kid-related supplies (think strollers, bouncy seats, scooters, "Wild Child" animal-print robes for kids, and even goldfish, if your little one is missing his fishy friend at home) and provides recommendations on the most family-friendly area attractions.

Need more? Parents are given night-lights and in-room child-safety kits, including outlet covers and toilet latches, and Kimpton employees often go over and above. In Chicago, the hotel manager found out a dad was bringing his son to the hotel to celebrate his seventh birthday and attend a Cubs game. The awesome birthday display shown here awaited their arrival!

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The "Loews Loves Kids" motto at Loews Hotels rings true. Each kid receives a small gift at check-in, where you'll also find the Fisher-Price Lending Library to borrow everything from strollers and potty seats to outlet protectors. Some locations have a children's club where you can drop off kids ages 4 to 12 to get crafty or play a game while you get a massage at the spa.

Most Loews hotels offer an on-site restaurant and bar with special children's menus. And many locations have suites that have an extra room so you can shut the door after baby's bedtime.

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If you're road-tripping it with kids, be on the lookout for Embassy Suites properties, which are as family friendly as it gets. The affordable rooms all follow the two-room suite concept, meaning mom and dad can escape sleeping babies or rowdy kids. A cooked-to-order breakfast simplifies your morning routine, and most locations have indoor pools, which every mom knows is a travel hotel must. The complimentary cocktail hour will also put a smile on any stressed-out parent-on-the-go's face.

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In the United States alone, there are more than 300 Hyatt hotels, all of which offer activities and amenities for babies and kids. Awesome pools, family bicycles, and the Cranium Game Library will keep the whole family entertained.

Camp Hyatt, for kids ages 3 to 12, provides tons of planned activities, including arts and crafts, sports, and special regional activities like hula dancing in Hawaii. Hyatt has also partnered with Babies Travel Lite, allowing parents to preorder cribs, strollers, diapers, formula, and more.

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Omni makes sleeping away from home fun for kids. Room service will deliver milk and cookies to your kid on the first night of your stay, and some Omni locations offer Kid's Fantasy Suites (the one shown here is in San Francisco), a separate room with bunk beds, toys, and even a TV.

Upon check-in, the Omni Sensational Kids provides each child with a backpack filled with fun items including a discovery map with 32 games, crayons, a Hacky Sack, and Twizzlers. You can also hit up the front desk to borrow a suitcase filled with games and toys.

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