Pre-Teen friendly
There is a distinct shift in children of a certain age. Not yet fully-fledged adolescents, they are too grown up to be satiated by the offering of a young kid's club to keep them entertained on a family holiday lasting more than a weekend. So whether a hotel offers up ever-popular Wii stations in-room or water sports and activities perfect for pre-teens, horse riding and jet skiing or language lessons and art classes, our selection of luxury, family-friendly hotels have an excellent array of fantastic offerings for boys and girls not ready for a teen club with its discos and sleepovers, but too old for the storytime comforts of baby and toddler clubs.
Hotel Jebel Sicily
In the centre of elegant Taormina, Sicily, close to designer boutiques and infamous archaeological sites, resides the Hotel Jebel.
Hotel Jebel Sicily is at the heart of Taormina, where designer boutiques and elegant alleyways are juxtaposed against the impressive, and very large, ancient Greek Theatre that overlooks both the bay and Etna Volcano. The hotel, a former historic palazzo inspired by the Catalan Gothic style, rises in the old town...
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Hotel de Russie
Hotel de Russie, a five star gem in the heart of the Eternal City, is perfect for budding site-seers.
The Hotel de Russie is wedged neatly between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo on the Via del Babuino, so it couldn’t be better located if it tried. For a hop, skip and jump to all the city’s most sought-after sites, this is luxurious, family-friendly and extremely central to the historical hotspots,...
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The Damai Bali
A hideaway in the Balinese hills, The Damai is perfect for food-loving families.
Away from the crowds of the south, the rural retreat that is The Damai Bali hugs the hilltops of the north, overlooking the unspoilt coast of Lovina Bay. Damai means peace in Indonesian, and a stay at The Damai proves it's more than possible to enjoy some peaceful R&R, even with children in tow. Consisting of 14...
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The Chedi Club Bali
Near the arty enclave of Ubud sits the spacious and scenic sanctuary that is The Chedi Club.
Check in to The Chedi Club Bali and your family will experience sensational scenery with a hefty slice of kind, Balinese hospitality. Only 10 minutes drive from Ubud, the cultural and artistic hub of the island, The Chedi Club boasts 20 blissful villas and a spa set in a private estate of lush rice paddy fields and...
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Jimbaran Puri Bali
Jimbaran Puri Bali offers an elegant beachside stay only 15 minutes drive from Ngurah Airport.
Handsomely located on Jimbaran Bay, one of Bali's most beautiful beaches, The Jimbaran Puri Bali is a selection of ground-level cottage suites and villas that combines maximum luxury with welcoming family-friendliness. There's direct access from rooms to the sea and, although the beach isn't private, hotel staff keep...
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Wythe Hotel
Rock it riverside at Brooklyn's hippest hotel, The Wythe.
This former textile mill, The Wythe Hotel, is just a few blocks back from the Williamsburg waterfront and has been given a faultlessly cool do-over. Expect eye-popping Manhattan views from the L-shaped roof terrace, striking design (think hand-printed wallpaper and salvaged industrial features) and spectacularly good...
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Four Seasons Toronto
The new Four Seasons in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood is heavenly, elegant and warm.
Yorkville is an easy neighbourhood for families. It's packed with boutiques and cafes and is just a short walk from some great museums. It's the one of the chicest parts of town, washed clean of the grit, colour and graffiti that defines other neighbourhoods. The new Four Seasons Toronto, with its huge Claude Cormier...
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Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
The Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto has rooms that are more apartment-sized than hotel-sized and loaded with luxury.
The Asian-inspired rooms at the Shangri-La hotel Toronto are more like luxury apartments with decadent bathrooms and plenty of storage; one room even has its own spin bike in it, perfect for tiring out an antsy teenage. If your kids are into ramen, everyone will love New York chef David Chang’s first Canadian...
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The Fairmont Royal York
Good enough for Royalty, the Fairmont Royal York is a prime Toronto hotel.
When the Queen visits Toronto, she stays at the Fairmont Royal York, and your pint-sized royalty will love it too. Some rooms are so spacious you could set up a mini golf course in them. It's in walking distance of the waterfront (where boats cross the lake for Centre Island) and a hop to theatre land, the CN Tower...
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Le Parker Meridien New York
The luxe central park-side stay, Le Parker Meridien, is a long-standing family favourite.
“Uptown not Uptight,” is the slogan of this slick but fantastically hospitable hotel, Le Parker Meridien New York. It welcomes families with open arms and the location is also spot on: it is just a few blocks from the southern edge of Central Park so the likes of the Moma, Times square, and toy Mecca FAO Schwarz...
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