America’s best themed family suites

Home of the original Disneyland and Disney World theme parks, America has some of the best kid-themed hotels in the world. From a pretty pink Eloise Suite at the Plaza Hotel to a Despicable Me-themed room at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, kids are sure to love these themed family suites.

1. Mickey Mouse Penthouse, Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, USA

Offering unparalleled views of the 200-hectare resort, the Mickey Mouse Penthouse is a shrine to Disneyland’s iconic mouse. Decorated in Mickey’s favourite shades of yellow, red, black and white, this 149-square-metre suite offers separate living and sleeping areas adorned with rare sketches and images of Walt Disney and Mickey, and a giant impression of the ‘mouse with the most’ glows from the living room ceiling. With a formal dining area and a built-in media wall, plus a home theatre system, it’s hard to believe that a suite could get much better. Yet, stepping into the master bedroom’s Jacuzzi bathroom, it does. For budding artists, a high-tech animator’s station in the second bedroom-slash-playroom is the place to bring their own characters to life.

2. Eloise Suite, The Plaza Hotel, New York, USA

Adored by girls and women alike, the 1950s book series Eloise by Kay Thompson lives on in the Eloise Suite at The Plaza New York. This recreation of the beloved character spares no detail. The rooms, dressed in pink from top to toe, are sure to excite girls regardless of how well they know the books. For Eloise fans, it is worth visiting the property even if you aren’t staying there – enjoy an afternoon at the tea rooms and a stroll through The Plaza’s Eloise Shop.

3. LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad, USA

Theme park attractions such as LEGOLAND often result in tired parents and sugared-up kids who refuse to go home. This, however, can be alleviated when staying at LEGOLAND California Resort. After a day at LEGOLAND, you can retire to your suite and explore the land of swashbuckling pirates, embark on an adventure or enter the castle of a medieval king. These rooms are designed to inspire your child’s imagination and will no doubt result in hours of role playing, all within the confines of their own fantastic ‘kids’ area’.

4. Despicable Me, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, USA

With the release of Despicable Me 2 in October 2013, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, unveiled a Despicable Me-themed room. Upon entering through the vault doors, your little minions will be transported into the world of Gru’s Laboratory and surrounded by playful characters bouncing from the walls. After all this excitement, coaxing kids into missile-shaped beds at the end of the day should be easy.

5. Disney Art of Animation Resort, Orlando, USA

Families can be immersed in fantasy when they stay at the Disney Art of Animation Resort, Florida. Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid are all movies that your family can become a part of during their stay. If the themed rooms aren’t enough to convince you, the Disney Art of Animation Resort boasts being home to the largest resort pool in Walt Disney World Resort, inspired by the film, Finding Nemo. There are two more pools, one based around the Cozy Cone from Cars and the Flippin’ Fins Pool featuring The Little Mermaid’s Under the Sea Orchestra.

6. Great Wolf Lodge, USA & Canada

There are 17 Great Wolf Lodge locations across North America, but they all have one thing in common: it’s a back to nature approach in their camp-style themed rooms, with extra helpings of fun. The KidCabin Suite, sleeping up to seven, features its very own ‘log cabin’ and all the amenities for Mum and Dad to enjoy, like a 32 inch television and private balcony or patio. For the animal-lovers, the Wolf Den Suite features a ‘cave’ sleeping area for the cubs.

7. Base Camp Hotel, USA

While kids love getting down and dirty while camping, cleaning suitcases full of clothes isn’t so much fun for the parents. At Base Camp Hotel kids can revel in the excitement of tents and the idea of sleeping in the wild, while parents can relax during their stay at the indoor camping hotel. Surrounded by adventures waiting to happen in South Lake Tahoe, these camping-themed rooms get your family in the perfect mood for paddle boarding, hiking, fishing and climbing, the perfect outdoor family bonding experience. With affordable prices, the hotel aims to create a friendly, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere to travellers and adventurers from around the globe. The communal areas allow families to get to meet other people and share memories and experiences.

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