Family vacations mean dialing up the fun, and nothing is cooler than a hotel room decorated with the kids’ favorite characters or hobbies, immersing you in art, music and other interests. Check out these awesome family suites that ensure extra-sweet dreams.
Dolphin and Turtle Hideaways in Clearwater
Escape to oceanfront Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach for dolphin- and turtle-themed rooms inspired by the Dolphin Tale movies. Book the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Package to stay in the new Mavis the Sea Turtle or Winter the Dolphin bunk rooms with views of the Gulf. Not only will the kids enjoy the décor, but they’ll score Winter the Dolphin and Sea Turtle plushies and two general admission tickets to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Plus, feel good that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the aquarium to help care for rescued marine animals.
Wolf Dens and Kids Cabins at Great Wolf Lodge
The whole wolf pack will be howling when you stay in a themed room at one of the many Great Wolf Lodge locations across the U.S. Splash in the water park and partake in family-friendly activities during the day, then slumber in the Wolf Den Suite in Gurnee, Illinois, which features a cave-themed sleeping area, or the KidKamp Suite in Traverse City, Michigan, which has a tent-themed bunk bed area.
Princess and Pirate Sleepovers at LEGOLAND Resorts
Lego lovers will fall for the amazing pirate, kingdom, Lego Friends and Lego Ninjago-themed rooms at LEGOLAND hotel locations. Not only are the sleeping quarters super cool, but kids will be psyched to meet characters, play in giant Lego bins and kick it at dance parties.
Characters and Amusement Galore in Orlando
Orlando boasts almost endless entertainment for kids and families. Continue the excitement into the evening hours and surround yourselves with storybook landscapes such as Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. In the Cars suite, enjoy a couch that looks like a red car bench. In The Little Mermaid room, you’ll find shell chairs and ocean-themed curtains. The Finding Nemo family suite pops with bright colors. Rest easy in the jungle of The Lion King family suite.
Send the kids to dreamland in missile-shaped beds in Gru’s Laboratory, part of the Despicable Me kids suite at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Savor a separate room with king bed for the parents and a total 800 square feet for the family to spread out. Then, see if you can stop giggling at Universal Studios Florida riding Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.
Kids can nod off in Gyrosphere beds when you stay in the Jurassic World suite at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Then brave the thrilling Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Island of Adventure, if you dare.
Aspiring rock stars will swoon over the Future Rock Star suite at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. There’s a separate room for two kids with a stage that changes colors under their feet and memorabilia from current artists.
Drivable Artsy Overnight in St. Louis
Angad Arts Hotel is the first hotel in the world where you can choose one of four color rooms based on emotion. Feeling free? Go for a blue room. Red is for finding your power. Green is for rejuvenation and yellow is for curiosity. Choose from standard rooms to double bunk rooms and suites. Curated art exhibits and a Play Room with board games and musical instruments that guests can play make for a memorable, inspiring visit.
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