By Bridget Everett
Several hotels in New York offer kid-friendly amenities.
With more lodging options than anyone can even count, hotels in
New York are always looking for a competitive edge or something that makes them stand out. For travelers visiting New York City with children, several different hotels offer one-of-a-kind amenities just to make your little one (or ones) feel welcome. These hotels all prove that you don't have to be shaped like a Disney character or look like an indoor circus in order to appeal to children of all ages.
Hilton New York
The Hilton New York knows how difficult it is for children to be away from the comfort of their own homes. Children receive free gifts at check-in and have the opportunity to borrow board games from the front desk during their visit. The hotel is also 100-percent nonsmoking. Families can travel just one block away from the hotel and go ice skating at Rockefeller Center or see a show at Radio City Music Hall. Walk four blocks to get to the world-famous Times Square (home of the biggest Toys 'R Us in the world), or five blocks to Central Park.
Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
212-586-7000
hilton.com
Le Parker Meridien
At first glance, this hotel may look like any other upscale hotel in Manhattan. However, Le Parker Meridien has one of the best services for children out there. The New York Smartaleck is a family-themed concierge service offered to guests staying at the hotel. These employees know anything and everything there is to know. They can tell you all about the different attractions and activities in the city, and what age groups each one is most appropriate for. The staff at Smartaleck loves talking to children and families, helping them to decide what to do on their visit to New York.
Le Parker Meridien
119 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-245-5000
parkermeridien.com
Omni Berkshire Place
Guests staying at the Omni Berkshire Place can request a complimentary kid's suitcase for children staying in the hotel. The suitcase is packed with coloring books, a floor checkerboard, games, goodie bags and information about popular family attractions in New York. The Omni Berkshire Place concierge is also trained to help families find attractions that work for them.
Omni Berkshire Place
21 East 52nd St.
New York, NY 10022
212-753-5800
omnihotels.com
About the Author:
Bridget Everett is a professional Web copywriter. She specializes in several niches including travel, education, parenting, business, marketing, health, crafts, fashion and home decorating. Everett has studied marketing, elementary education and journalism at Northeastern University, Fordham University and Middle Tennessee State University.
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