Keep your family vacation relaxed by booking rooms with establishments that welcome visitors of all ages. From a Barcelona hotel near an amusement park to an Australian resort with its own fitness center, the world is full of comfortable lodgings with family-friendly touches that can really make a big difference.
London
Stretch your legs in the Wood Green section of London where The Georgian Hotel is nestled near Lordship Recreation Grounds and Downhills Park. This cozy establishment has family rooms with three beds, color televisions and private baths. In walking distance are the fascinating shops, restaurants and theaters of Oxford and Baker Streets or take the London underground into the city.
Australia
Strike out any direction from the Chifley Hotel Penrith for great family adventures — if you can tear yourself away! With amenities like the pool, fitness center and satellite movies in air-conditioned private rooms with mini-bars and coffee/tea stations, it’s hard to leave! Explore the nearby Blue Mountains or head to Sydney to see shows at the Opera House, climb the Harbor Bridge or go whale watching. If you search Expedia for hotels near the Blue Mountains, you may even be able to find a deal or promotion on the Chifley Hotel.
Portugal
Unwind at the Sao Pedro Lisbon Hotel with spacious air-conditioned quarters, modern bathrooms, Wi-Fi and international TV. Enjoy free breakfast at the restaurant and have drinks, pizzas and sandwiches in the lounge throughout the day. A five-minute tram or taxi ride delivers your family to the fashionable Alfama district with charming shops and restaurants or the fabulous view of Lisbon from the Castle of St. Jorge. Learn details about amenities, see more pictures, and read reviews at comparison sites.
Barcelona
Planning to explore Barcelona from the sunny beaches to the mountaintop Tibidabo Amusement Park? Then the centrally located Campanile Barcelona with free parking is ideal for your family vacation. Air-conditioned rooms have a courtesy snack station, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The on-site restaurant is open for breakfast and the cozy bar is open late.
Prague
Delight in the magic of Prague at the family-friendly Hotel City Bell Prague, just steps from Wenceslas Square and the National Museum. Spacious suites with private bathrooms have Wi-Fi and are decorated in bright colors and the cheery restaurant serves free breakfast. Walk to theaters, cafes and restaurants or grab a bus to the Petrín Park Observation Tower and mirror maze.
Berlin
Berlin fascinates kids and adults alike, from the cutting-edge German Museum for Technology to the warm and fuzzy Berlin Zoo. The Hotel Transit Loft welcomes your family to settle into roomy accommodations with Wi-Fi, private bathrooms and free breakfast until noon. Walk to Volkspark or take a quick tram ride to the city center.
Beijing
Treat your family to the authentic Chinese experience at the Beijing Templeside Deluxe Hutong House decorated with traditional art and exotic furnishings. Light breakfast and daily tea are complementary and self-catering facilities are available for family meals. A 30-minute walk takes you through traditional neighborhoods to the Forbidden City and Bei Hai Park. If you feel like taking it easy then there ask your hotel about the great Beijing car service available.
Paris
Experience the Montmartre and Moulin Rouge neighborhoods up close from the Avalon Hotel Paris where your family will enjoy modern accommodations, private baths and a delicious Parisian breakfast. A short ride on the Paris Metro delivers you to the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Champs Elysées.
Madrid
Not only does Madrid welcome families with easy-on-the-budget attractions like the Parque del Retiro and carousels at Caso de Campo, pets are even welcome at the Petit Palace Avenida – Gran Vía. Located in a quiet tree-lined neighborhood in the heart of Madrid, the air-conditioned rooms include a hydro shower, free Wi-Fi and an exercise bike in the suites.
Florence
Feel like one of the family at Hotel Armonia and enjoy the simple life of Tuscany. Located in the heart of Florence, stroll through Palazzo Della Signoria and Duomo di Santa Maria and return to a “family-style” dinner at their in-house restaurant. Cozy dorm rooms accommodate everyone and the friendly staff keeps the shared bathrooms clean.
