KimptonKids

We love guests of all shapes and sizes - but especially kids. No kidding!! Our program, KimptonKids, makes it easier for families to travel by already having on hand the items you dislike packing, plus recommendations for kid-oriented activities and services in our respective cities. We know travel is exciting and we aim to make each young guest feel special while grant them fond memories of their adventures on the road.

We offer the following amenities and services to make your family vacation stress-free:

For Babies and Toddlers

• Cribs or Playards are available for complimentary loan (request at time of reservation)
• All restaurants offer highchairs and booster seats, or you can have one delivered to your room for in-room dining
• In-room child safety kits include outlet covers, toilet latches and nightlights

For Kids

• Each child is greeted with a special KimptonKids welcome gift
• Comment cards just for kids are provided to tell us what they liked about their stay
• A list of kid-friendly activities in the area includes parks, restaurants and enriching classes
• Child-size animal print robes are available for loan or purchase

For All Kids:
Concierge or front desk staff can make arrangements for the following services:

• Accredited babysitting services
• Local car rental company offering child safety seats
• Rental of additional items such as strollers

Our Top 10 Tips for Traveling With Kids

Traveling can be a lot of fun, for both the big and little kid in all of us. Here are some of our top 10 tips for traveling with kids:

1. Call in advance to check on available equipment like cribs, play pens and roll-away beds. Upon arrival, ask the concierge about kid's activities!
2. Child-proof the room. Check that balcony doors and windows are locked and blind chords are not dangling. You may want to bring outlet covers.
3. Have a realistic itinerary. Too many activities can tire out the kids and make them irritable, so take it slow and leave time to relax.
4. Use transparent bags for packing small kids items. They're much easier to find when living from a suitcase.
5. Get a waist pack so your hands are always free when stepping out of a car.
6. Bring the basics. Have extra diapers, wipes and a first aid kin in the glove box.
7. Bring a kids travel bag of playthings, but don't let them see it! They often want everything at once. If they're old enough to look at a map, highlight stops. Write the city name on a brown bag filled with a snack or small toy for when you reach the destination.
8. Create a countdown calendar for the fridge to build excitement.
9. Bring a new toy for the car or plane. Never underestimate the value of new loot to keep the kids occupied.
10. Pack less... and less. Pack once, with an eye for items that do double or triple duty. Close your bags, open them later and take out even more stuff.