Home Away from Home for the Holidays
By Judy Koutsky
Holidays are a great time for families to get away and soak up the festive spirit. But finding a place to stay can sometimes be challenging. We’ve found the ideal spots in cities across the U.S.
The question of where to stay can sometimes be overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Homewood Suites (800- CALL-HOME; www.homewoodsuites.com) is the ideal hotel for a family getaway. There’s plenty of room to move about in the comfortable, spacious, home-like suites. Each suite offers a cozy living room for popcorn and movie night. And for slumber parties, there’s a pull-out sofa too. Families may choose one or two-bedroom suites. With kids having different meal times than adults, Homewood Suites features fully-equipped kitchens that come with dishes, silverware, and cookware so families can easily prepare meals. Also, the hotel will do your grocery shopping for you so all your favorite snacks and drinks are already put away in the refrigerator and cabinets. Forget something? There’s a 24-hour Suite Shop in the lobby offering packaged foods, drinks and other items. High speed internet access is free so kids can keep in touch with their friends and homework while during their stay.
As far as grocery shopping, you just fill out a form at the front desk and your milk, cheese and eggs will be waiting in the refrigerator upon your return. There is also a laundry room in the hotels, perfect for those ultra-busy days when you don’t have the time (or the patience) to spend hours at the local laundromat. Hate having to search for a place to eat with your family while on the road? Homewood offers its guests a complimentary breakfast and light dinner in their cozy lodge, where families can unwind and spend time together.
Homewood Suites has even launched Suite Selection, allowing you to choose the exact room that suits your needs - away from the elevator, a high floor, near the pool – whatever you desire. This great family-friendly feature, available to Hilton HHonors members, gives you access to room photos and hotel floor plans.
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