Photo: Courtesy of Ritz-Carlton
1. Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Kid-friendly might not come to mind when you check into a luxury hotel, but the Ritz welcomes guests?big and small?with equal enthusiasm. The Ritz-Carlton Family Fun package starts right at check-in, where little ones are handed a folder containing crayons, a colouring book and stickers. To help kids settle into their new room, the hotel provides cribs (complete with towel creatures) and specialized toiletries to give that home away from home feeling. Families are granted access to the Club Lounge, where complimentary breakfast, lunch and snacks are served throughout the day (including an all-access candy bar). Once their bellies are full, a flat screen TV and games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Sorry and Chutes and Ladders keep boredom at bay so parents can unwind with a glass of sparkling wine. Packages include an in-room movie with snack each night and your choice of a family activity, including an in-room camping experience that comes complete with tent and glow sticks, tickets to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada or the Hockey Hall of Fame, or a liquid nitrogen ice cream-making class in the kitchen with one of the hotel’s chefs. ritzcarlton.com Photo: Courtesy of Intercontinental Toronto Downtown Hotel
2. InterContinental Toronto Centre
When you make this downtown hotel your home base, everything you need for a fun family getaway is within easy walking distance. The InterContinental offers an aquarium packageÂ...