Toddler-friendly
Toddlers are adorable, but they can pose a serious challenge when travelling. Being mobile and fearless, everything from antique ornaments in hotel rooms to infinity pools, high chair facilities (or a terrifying lack of) to restaurant menus have to be carefully considered. Traveling with a two year old makes you wonder why you weren't permanently on vacation when they were newborn, but with the right information you can absolutely travel as a family, enjoying luxurious and very welcoming family-friendly hotels that will cater as much to their need for a soft play area and a cot bed, as your need for a babysitter, a large bedroom and an excellent pre-dinner cocktail.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
A stylish trainspotter’s paradise in central Kyoto
Don’t let the conventional image of a railway hotel put you off the Hotel Granvia Kyoto. If you have children (or a husband) who go a bit breathless at the thought of a bullet train, this is the place for you. Perched at the top of the landmark Kyoto station building, this luxury hotel has views of the...
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Sir Stamford Hotel Sydney
An elegant Sydney hotel just steps from the iconic Opera House
The refined luxury of the Sir Stamford Hotel Sydney, in Circular Quay, evokes memories of classical European hotels and contrasts wonderfully with the modern architecture of the nearby Opera House. Despite the impressive collection of fine art, the crystal chandeliers and the Georgian antique furniture, the hotel is...
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The Sebel Pier One
Luxurious waterfront accommodation in the shadow of Sydney's Harbour Bridge
Nestled at the foot of Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge, the luxurious Sebel Pier One hotel features a variety of chic rooms and suites, many with views of the surrounding harbour. Just a five-minute walk from The Rocks – a historic area of the city filled with cobblestone laneways, markets, bars and restaurants –...
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Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific
A comfortable beachside haven with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean
Located directly opposite the sands of Sydney’s famous Manly Beach, the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific hotel provides a comfortable base for exploring the city’s Northern Beaches, with the hustle and bustle of Circular Quay just a picturesque 30-minute ferry ride...
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Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel and Spa
Located 40 minutes from Barcelona, this gives you the city without the 24 hour buzz
If you’re up for exploring Barcelona without being in the center of the hedonism, Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel and Spa is perfectly located just a short drive between both Barcelona and Tarragona. Located on the white sands of San Salvador, this 1920's beauty combines beach and gardens, swimming pools and a...
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W Hotel Barcelona
A sail-shaped luxury hotel in the hip Barceloneta quarter
If you want to spoil yourself, W Hotel Barcelona is the newest kid on the Barcelona luxury hotel block and it’s fabulous. A little like Dubai’s Burj-al-arab in exterior design, the W’s prominent Barceloneta address will place you at the base of the Ramblas on the sea, so you can sip Cava by the water’s edge or...
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Le Meridien Hotel Barcelona
Le Meridien is a cosy, central Barcelona hotel that offers personal touches for families
If you’re taking your children to the Catalan capital to show them the sights, Le Meridien Hotel Barcelona is perfectly located so everything from the zoo to the aquarium, the world-famous Boqueria market and first-class museums are all within walking distance. The bedroom keys are designed by local artists (so they...
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Hotel Miramar Barcelona
A palace-turned-hotel with a relaxing hillside Montjuic location
A 1920's gem, on the edge of Montjuic mountain, Hotel Miramar Barcelona is a stone’s throw from Las Ramblas where street performers, flower stalls and musicians line the walkways, yet it is distanced enough to offer some respite from the city’s non-stop personality. It has a Preferred Family Certification so...
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The Hotel Arts
The Hotel Arts is a leading, luxurious hotel with a world-class Six Senses spa
The Hotel Arts is a spoiling treat but highly recommended. The giant Frank Gehry fish sculpture on the beachfront of this Barcelona favourite has marked its prominence for years. The Sergi Arola restaurant is Michelin-Starred and well worth a visit, even if you don’t book a hotel room and stay the night. Overly...
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