Best American Hotel Chains for Families

One of the reasons that parents don’t travel with small children is they are worried about where to stay. I like my personal space, too, but I also want to know my kids are safe and secure. We travel on a budget, but we also don’t want to stay at a Rodeway Inn with 3 kids! 😉 I know other families struggle with this, too, so I thought I’d combine my expertise as a former travel agent and a mom of 4! Here’s my list of best hotel chains for families!

My favorite American hotel chains for families:

Marriott Brand Hotels-

Springhill Suites

I was really impressed by a recent stay at SpringhillSuites. I had asked for a crib when I booked online. When we entered the room, I found a pack-n-play set up in the room, with a separate package on the desk. This package included a Coverplay which is a washable cover for the hotel’s pack-n-play, making it more sanitary for your child. They also had a letter that noted we were traveling with a baby and asked us to stop by the front desk if we needed any Johnson’s Baby wash, nightlights, or outlet covers! We took them up on the outlet covers (which will now be going in my bag on the next vacation). I was pleasantly surprised by this extra effort put towards parents of small children.

Other perks:

• Affordable, clean
• Downside- no separate living room/bedroom (i.e. no door)

Towneplace Suites

We haven’t stayed at one of these before, but they are known as the extended-stay option for Marriott. Some Towneplace Suites offer two-bedroom and two-bathroom accommodations.

Residence Inn by Marriott

Residence Inns are one of my favorite hotel chains with suites. I really love these hotels because they have all the amenities of a small apartment, but many are also located in the CBD or sightseeing district. Traveling with kids doesn’t always mean you have to be stuck by the highway! The only downfall to a Residence Inn is that prices are typically higher than a Springhill Suites or Towneplace Suites, but you will get a hot breakfast!

Residence Inns also have a full kitchen! Having a full-sized fridge while traveling with kids is so helpful.

Hilton Brand Hotels-

Homewood Suites

We’ve stayed at a Homewood Suites in Northern Kentucky and one in Asheville. The room looked almost exactly like this (except we had a king in the bedroom). We’ve been able to put the boys on the sofabed and then request a crib for the baby. You know a plus of putting the kids in the living/dining room? Running the oven fan for white noise! LOL. I love these rooms because they give us space we need to spread out and the quality from being a Hilton brand also makes it a little more luxurious. The breakfast also has some hot items so everyone leaves with full bellies.

Embassy Suites

• Another suite property with separate bedrooms and a hot breakfast
• I find that the prices are usually higher than the Homewood Suites, but check them out anyhow for an occasional special.

Country Inn and Suites

These hotels are owned by the Carlson Group- their most popular brand worldwide is Radisson, but you will find quite a few Country Inn and Suites in the states. We haven’t stayed in one of these as a family yet (we did pre-kids) but they also offer studio suites and one-bedroom suites for a reasonable price.

Drury Inns

We have only stayed once, but a big perk for me was a REAL crib. I’m not sure if this is brand-wide, so ask before booking, but my kids definitely do better in a crib than a pack-n-play because it is more similar to the crib they have at home. Drury Inns also offer a weeknight happy hour with snacks and beverages (and even free adult beverages!). The downside is you will most likely be cozying up in a one-room typical hotel, but hey, you’ll have a fridge for all the sippy cups of milk!

I hope this helps all of my friends that are parents and refuse to give up on dreams of getting out and exploring the world. What’s your favorite hotel brand for families?

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