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Finding a Child-friendly Hotel
By Shel Franco
Westin Hotels
1-888-625-4988
www.westin.com
The Westin Kids Club treats kids like royalty. At check-in, they receive a sports bottle or sippy cup that is filled with a complimentary beverage at mealtime, coloring books and bath toys. Kids can also hear a bedtime story by dialing a four-digit number on the room phone. A safety kit containing bandages, electrical outlet covers, identification bracelets and a list of local emergency numbers is available for parents. Other items that are available include jogging strollers, high chairs and cribs. Parents can order their children's meals ahead of time at the restaurant so food can be ready when they arrive.
Sonesta Hotels
1-800-SONESTA
www.sonesta.com
Sonesta's "Just Us Kids," a daily, supervised program for kids ages 5 to13, will keep children busy and happy with activities all day long. Admission is complimentary other than meals, entrance fees to various attractions 
and special classes. Specially trained counselors lead morning field trips, afternoon beach and pool games, sports activities and arts and crafts classes. For younger children, the resort offers its "Just Us Little Kids" for ages 3 to 4 and/or baby-sitting services. Cribs, car seats, high chairs, strollers and baby monitors are among the many items availale to parents.