Hotel review

Hotel Review: Residence Inn Seattle Downtown/Lake Union

Residence Inn South Lake Union / Downtown Seattle

I've long wanted to check out the Marriott Residence Inn in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood. It's location across from a fun park and a short trolley ride from downtown makes it a good choice for families, and I'm a fan of suites properties. Still, I ...

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Orlando With Kids: Nickelodeon Suites Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

SpongeBob at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort

This is a guest post written by Kristen Stewart. Kristen is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parenting, Parents and AARP: The Magazine, and I feel very lucky to have her writing here. Kristen's kids are 13, 10 and 6.

Here are answers to common questions about ...

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Orlando With Kids: Nickelodeon Suites Resort Hotel Review

Two bedroom suite at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando Florida

This is a guest post written by Kristen Stewart. Kristen is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Parenting, Parents and AARP: The Magazine, and I feel very lucky to have her writing here. Kristen's kids are 13, 10 and 6.

Yesterday I gave you the lowdown on ...

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Hotel Review: Sandpearl Resort with Kids

Darya is just loving the water and sunshine in Florida

Florida is a long haul from Seattle, in fact, it's impossible to take a longer flight from Seattle and remain in the continental US, so while all my East Coast friends seem to regard a trip to Florida as an annual entitlement, I haven't visited the state since ...

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Hotel Review: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, Vancouver

View of Vancouver from the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver

Most visitors to Vancouver stay downtown. Afterall, that's where the action is in most major cities, right? But somehow, I find downtown Vancouver exhausting instead of invigorating. The kids aren't interested in the shopping, traffic bogs us down getting to and from the hotel each day, and most ...

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Hotel Review: Honua Kai Resort at Kaanapali Beach Maui

Lobby at the Honua Kai Resort in Kaanapali Beach

This trip was sponsored by the Hawaii Convention and Visitor's Bureau who generously covered our accommodations, a portion of our transportation, and some meals.

Can I tell you a secret? We're not big resort-goers. If you've been reading DeliciousBaby for a while, you've probably figured that ...

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Hotel Review: San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Puerto Rico

Standard Room with Two Double Beds at the San Juan Marriott Resort

We were invited guests of the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. The hotel paid for the cost of our air tickets, hotel, activities, and most meals. They did not require that I express a particular point of view.

I wasn't really sure what to expect when we accepted ...

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Hotel Review: Four Seasons Seattle

Four Seasons Seattle Lobby

We were invited guests of the Four Seasons Seattle on this trip. I received no other compensation beyond the room and a lovely "welcome platter" of cookies and juice. The hotel did not require that I express a particular point of view.

Do you ever see a fancy new hotel ...

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Hotel Review: Loews Regency Hotel in New York

Entrance to Loews Regency Hotel in New York

I accepted a discounted "media rate" at the Loews Regency. I received no other compensation beyond a lovely cheese and fruit plate, and the hotel did not request that I express a particular point of view ...

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Hotel Review: Four Seasons Vancouver with Kids

Everest signs a friend's pre-k yearbook

We were invited guests of the Four Seasons Resort Vancouver on this trip. The hotel did not require that I express a particular point of view, and I always strive to present a fair and balanced review regardless of who is paying the bill.

The last day of school is ...

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Istanbul's Darussaade Hotel (Hotel Review)

Bedroom in our Suite at the Darussaade Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey

I stayed at the Darussaade Hotel at my own expense. Nobody at the hotel knew that I had a website about traveling with young children, and I did not receive a "press rate" or freebies. The kids, on the other hand, received all sorts of sweets and small toys from ...

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Clam Cannery Hotel in Port Townsend, WA (Hotel Review)

Master Bedroom in the Clam Cannery's Sand Dollar Suite

We were invited guests of the Clam Cannery on this trip. I received no other compensation beyond the room and a lovely "welcome basket", and the hotel did not require that I express a particular point of view.

Port Townsend, about 60 miles north of Seattle is a popular weekend ...

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A Day at Mar Vista Cottages on Anchor Bay (Hotel Review)

Feeding the Donkeys at Mar Vista Cottages

We stayed at the Mar Vista Cottages in Mendocino County, CA at our own expense. I did not tell the owners that I write a travel blog. Whenever I accept a free product or service for review, I will always let you know.

We arrived at Mar Vista in almost ...

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A Visit to Mar Vista Cottages with Kids (Hotel Review)

Mar Vista Cottage #12

We stayed at the Mar Vista Cottages in Mendocino County, CA at our own expense. I did not tell the owners that I write a travel blog. Whenever I accept a free product or service for review, I will always let you know.

When I first started to plan our ...

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Avia Napa Hotel Review

Lobby art at the Avia Napa

We were guests of the Avia Napa on this trip. I received no other compensation beyond the room, and the hotel did not require that I express a particular point of view.

Families with kids have many hotel choices when they visit the Napa Valley. There are chain hotels, resorts ...

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San Francisco With Kids: Hotel Monaco Review and Cable Car Ride

We were guests of the Hotel Monaco in San Francisco on this trip. I received no other compensation beyond the room, and the hotel did not require that I express a particular point of view.

Unlike most travelers, we arrived at the Hotel Monaco on foot. We will rent a ...

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Bellingham, WA with Kids

Thanksgiving Dinner

This post includes a reviews of the Best Western Lakeway Inn in Bellingham, WA, the American Museum of Radio and Electricity, and the Bellingham Railway Museum . We paid for our own stay and museum admissions. Whenever I accept a complimentary product or service, I will always let you know.

We ...

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Photo Friday: Romantic Hotel With Kids

View through the shower into the swank Dana Hotel in Chicago

I stayed at the Dana Hotel at my own expense. Whenever I accept a complimentary service for review, I will always let you know

When I visited Chicago this summer for BlogHer and TBEX, I spent one night at the Dana Hotel and Spa. Perhaps, I thought, I could relax ...

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Tacoma With Kids: Hotel Murano

During our stay in Tacoma, we were guests of the Hotel Murano. I received no other compensation, and the hotel did not require that I express a particular point of view.

I have been experimenting with video lately, so I thought I'd make a short clip about the hotel ...

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Great Wolf Lodge Day 2: Waterpark and Cub Club

Bunk Beds at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA

This article includes a review of a complimentary stay at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA (about 90 minutes south of Seattle by car). I received no other compensation besides the hotel stay and waterpark admission, and the hotel did not express any requirement that I express a ...

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Great Wolf Lodge Hotel and Waterpark with Preschoolers

Tot Wading Pool and Waterslides at Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound WA

This article includes a review of a complimentary stay at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA (about 90 minutes south of Seattle by car). I received no other compensation besides the hotel stay and waterpark admission, and the hotel did not express any requirement that I express a ...

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Carlsbad With Kids Day 2: LEGOLAND

E enjoying the buffet at the Four Seasons Hotel in Carlsbad

I received both complimentary tickets to LEGOLAND and a complimentary room and brunch at the Four Seasons Aviara in Carlsbad California. I received no other compensation besides these items, and the neither company expressed any requirement that I express a particular point of view. I always strive to present a ...

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Carlsbad With Kids Day 1: Comfort and Beaches Near LegoLand

D & E select kites from the "toy wagon"

This article includes a review of a complimentary hotel room at the Four Seasons Aviara in Carlsbad California. I received no other compensation besides the hotel stay and brunch, and the hotel did not express any requirement that I express a particular point of view. I do not accept pay-per-post ...

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