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.
Golden Sands Resort
A mega-watt family-friendly resort on Batu Feringgi beach that is home to a one-off children's adventure zone, a host of local activities and stunning luxury accommodation.
Golden Sands resort is big and bustling and not as intimate as some, but it was designed with family-friendly luxury in mind and absolutely delivers. Owned by the incredible Shangri-La group, this has all the markings of serious, sumptuous luxury but with plenty to keep the whole family happy. The 10,300 metre square...
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Iori Machiya
Iori Machiya offers stunning 21st-century self-catering in a traditional wooden townhouse.
Iori Machiya is a collection of nine atmospheric machiya, or old Japanese wooden houses, each of which has received a full luxury makeover. You’ll be sleeping on futons on tatami mats behind sliding paper screens in a 100-year-old building, but with under floor heating, air-conditioning, wifi and a full concierge...
Kyoto See this Hotel & Book
The Muse Hotel New York
A boutique bolthole in the centre of Manhattan, The Muse accommodates parents, children and even pets with open arms.
The Muse Hotel new York is a beautiful boutique bolthole just moments from Big Apple's theatre district and Times Square. It is a fabulous, utterly personal hotel in the heart of Manhattan with lots of luxurious touches as well as family (and pet) friendly facilities...
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The Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
Amazing restaurants make The Grand Millennium, Kuala Lumpur, ideal for foodies while the outdoor resort-style pool is a big hit with little ones.
This towering five-star installation, The Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur is located in what is known as the city's Golden Triangle, “Bukit Bintang.” An epic area of over 3500 outlet shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities, this hotel is perfectly located just 2 kilometres from the Petronas Towers, 3...
Kuala Lumpur and Peninsular Malaysia See this Hotel & Book
The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur
An enormous skyscraper of luxury and family-friendly facilities in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle.
Synonymous with luxury and refinement, the Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur is no exception to the rule. Whether you opt for one of the spacious guest rooms or a sweeping suite, you will enjoy personal butler service, a marble bath with separate shower space, a rainforest shower and bath menu services. Perfectly located in...
Kuala Lumpur and Peninsular Malaysia See this Hotel & Book
Hotel Casino Barriere de Lille
Hotel Casino Barriere de Lille is a modern and five-star central Lille option just a hop from the EuroLille train station.
Hotel Casino Barriere de Lille is conveniently located near the EuroLille train station, making the modern five-star hotel the perfect base for a weekend getaway. The rooms are not extravagant, but they are well appointed and reasonably priced. The hotel is only a short walk from the city centre, so once you’re...
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Couvent des Minimes
Located in a former convent, this 17th century beauty is, today, one of the finest hotels in a Lille and a perfect family-friendly option.
Just at the edge of the Vieux Lille near the Citadel, Couvent des Minimes is located in a former 17th century convent and is, today, one of the city’s finest...
Lille See this Hotel & Book
L’Hermitage Gantoise Lille
Set within a 15th century hospice, the L'Hermitage Gantois hotel has been beautifully restored to offer modern luxury within ancient walls.
Situated in a former hospice that dates back to the 15th Century, the beautiful L'Hermitage Gantoise Lille is an eye-pleasing blend of old and new, with period features showcased alongside modern art. It’s a just a short walk from the centre and backs onto a private...
Lille See this Hotel & Book
The Andaman Langkawi
A stunning hotel on the Datai Bay, The Andaman seeks to please all the family with its endless array of activities that really make the most of its stunning seaside, jungle location.
Located on a pristine beach along the northern edge of the island is The Andaman Langkawi. Overlooking Thai mountains in the distance across from the Datai Bay where this stunning, luxurious and very family-friendly hotel resides, there is nothing you’ll want for at this beauty that perches out from a jungle...
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Crosby Street Hotel
Crosby Street Hotel is an urban oasis with large rooms, a fabulous SoHo location and even a rooftop garden complete with chickens.
This may not be the most in-your-face family-friendly hotel but we’ve picked Crosby Street Hotel for it’s room size (which is enormous by New York standards) and its excellent location. Locate on Crosby Street in Manhattan’s fabulous Soho district, it’s surrounded by great shopping and delectable restaurants,...
New York See this Hotel & Book