Best Hotel Amenities for Babies and Toddlers Under 3
Traveling with a baby or toddler under 3? These are the hotel amenities that actually matter — plus what to ask before you book.
A practical list of the hotel amenities that actually matter when you're traveling with a child under 3: zero entry pools (gradual slope, safer for crawlers), cribs and pack-n-plays (free vs. paid, request in advance), high chairs in restaurants and rooms, kids menus or willingness to plate small portions, soft play areas / playrooms (different from a kids club), in-room or hotel-vetted nanny services, baby gear rental partnerships (strollers, monitors, bottle warmers, sterilizers), bottle warmers in mini-bars, blackout curtains, white noise machines, balcony safety. What to ask before booking with a baby.