(8 / 10)
Via Vittorio E. Orlando 3, Rome
As I walked into this 1894 hotel, I could see why the King of Spain lived here for 10 years. The art, chandeliers, antiques, velvets, drapes, ornate ceilings and varied shades of maroon and gold – forget the kids, I was mesmerized! I, like its form…….
(7.5 / 10)
Piazza della Repubblica 7, Florence, 50123, Italy
It struck me how centrally located this 1893 family-friendly hotel is when I heard the sound of bells ringing next door at the Duomo. Sitting majestically on the historic café-lined Piazza della Repubblica, Uffizi Gallery, River Arno, Ponte Vecchio …….
(8.5 / 10)
301, route de Lausanne, 1293 Bellevue, Geneva,Switzerland
I was told this hotel was around Lake Geneva but was blown to see it sitting smack bang on it! That was before I saw a private Venetian boat to whisk me across the lake, an outdoor playground, ice skating rink, kids’ club, Geneva’s largest spa and …….
(8.5 / 10)
Oberdorfstrasse 134, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
My family, a group of 8 people, with ages ranging across 4 generations thought of doing something offbeat this family holiday and landed up at the Coeur Des Alpes in Zermatt. The fact that we were skeptical of choosing a family-run boutique property …….
(8 / 10)
66 Allée des Marmousets Megeve France
I (and half the world I guess) thinks Megeve is one of France’s prettiest ski-towns. And Alpaga is definitely one of its finest family-friendly hotels. Think chalets, fur, wood, fireplaces, cashmere and the French Alps! And of course, there is no m…….
(8.5 / 10)
Na moru 1, 20236, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Did someone ask stunningly built into a hill on the Croatian coast and 11 km from UNESCO world heritage city of Dubrovnik? Hills on one side and little islands dotting turquoise waters on the other? Spacious, modern rooms with kitchenettes, super fun…….
(7.5
/ 10)
Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
You know a hotel looks after its little guests well when royalty decides to have their little ones there. Yes, family-friendly Hotel Claridge’s is where Crown Prince Alexander II was born. On the other hand, when your fellow guests include Aristotl…….