Child-friendly hotels - Parenting Without Tears

Premier Inn – Brighton

Last year Harriet and I stayed at the Premier Inn in Margate for our few days by the sea. This year we went to Brighton as the lockdown conditions were lifting. Here are our thoughts.

Premier Inn – Margate

Harriet and Anne Coates stayed at the Premier Inn during their visit to Margate. Here's their review.

The Grand Hotel Moon Valley, Sorrento

Anne Coates and her family stayed at The Grand Hotel Moon Valley, Sorrento and would highly recommend this family friendly hotel.

Normandy Hotel, Paris

On a recent visit to Paris, Harriet and Anne Coates stayed at the Normandy Hotel right in the heart of Paris. Perfect for sightseeing but how did it rate as a child-friendly hotel?

La Blanche Resort & Spa, Bodrum, Turkey

On a press trip to Bodrum, Anne Coates was a guest at La Blanche Resort & Spa at Turgutreis, just outside this major tourist destination. The hotel made a perfect base from which to explore the area as well as offering a range of amenities to enjoy.

Travelodge Deal

Book between now and 19 April, 2016 to receive a 20 per cent discount.

Ta? Odalar Boutique Hotel in Edirne

Ta? Odalar Butik Otel is the perfect base for some quality time in the fascinating city of Edirne, in the Thrace region of Turkey, writes Anne Coates.

Travelodge Easter Getaway Offer

There are 20,000 rooms available to book at £29 or less over the Easter holiday at 500 Travelodge Hotels across the UK.

Travelodge hotel review

Travelodge's Get up and Go Campaign highlights the new look, being delivered through a £57 million hotel modernisation programme. This includes the installation of more than 37,000 new bespoke king size Travelodge Dreamer beds. Anne Coates stayed at the Travelodge Manchester Central Arena.

Travelodge Autumn Deals

Book Travelodge Early Autumn Saver rooms £25 or less. Choose from 500 locations across the UK to plan the perfect autumn retreat, half-term break or last minute weekend getaway.

Martinhal Beach Resort, Portugal

With its great weather, perfect beaches and laidback lifestyle, the Algarve is, well, just perfect for families, writes Anna Selby who reviews the Martinhal Beach Resort.

Residhome Caserne de Bonne, Grenoble

Staying in a hotel with children can sometimes be stressful so an aparthotel which offers the facilities of a hotel with the advantages of self-catering is a perfect compromise. Anne Coates stayed in the Residhome Caserne de Bonne on her recent trip to Grenoble, France and was delighted with the accommodation.

Vila Vita Parc, Algarve

The Algarve in Portugal is beautiful with so mucch to commend it. Anna Selby visited the Vila Vita Parc and discovered a fabulous family-friendly destination which offeres everything from beach to golf, children's clubs and spa.

Travelodge - £10 off London bookings

Book a room at a London Travelodge before the end of April for stays up to 31 May 2013 and get a £10 discount.

Travelodge offer

From Edinburgh to Manchester, London to Cardiff, Travelodge is offering a great deal on over 500 hotels across the UK during February 2013.

Cosy Home, Mahindra Homestays, Jaipur, India

On her recent visit to India, Anne Coates stayed at three Mahindra Homestays. An anitdote to anonymous hotels, Homestays offer the chance to stay with Indian families and learn more about the culture and the area. In Jaipur, Anne stayed at Cosy Home.

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

Lifehouse Spa & Hotel isn't for families with young children. Guests have to be 16 plus so this is a perfect place to chill out and celebrate after A level and GCSE results. Plus it's great for couples and friends taking a short break together!

Hotel Wiesenhof, Pertisau, Austria

Overlooking the breathtaking Lake Achensee on one side and the Alpenpark Karwendel – Tirol's largest nature park – the Hotel Wiesenhof offers the best of winter and summer vacations – it is truly a holiday destination for all seasons as Anne Coates discovered on a recent visit.