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Top 10 Kid-Friendly New Orleans Hotels

By Charlyn Keating Chisholm, About.com

Recommended kid-friendly and family-friendly hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana.

1. Hilton New Orleans Riverside

This huge, kid-friendly hotel with views of the Mississippi River is within short walking distance to a number of attractions of interest to families, including the Aquarium of the Americas, the IMAX theater, the Riverfront Streetcar and the Riverwalk Shopping Center.

2. Loews Hotel New Orleans

The "Loews Loves Kids" program gives kids popcorn and movies, among other amenities. A Family Concierge helps parents and kids plan activities in New Orleans near the hotel.

3. Fairmont New Orleans

Particularly during the holidays, beautiful decorations and events like the Teddy Bear Tea enchant young children at this classic New Orleans hotel. Update: The Fairmont was extensively damaged during Hurricane Katrina and has postponed opening indefinitely.

4. Prytania Park Hotel

Small European-style hotel with the personalized feel of a guest house. Some rooms have spiral staircases leading to lofts for the kids to sleep in

5. Olivier House Hotel

Small but luxurious and unique family-run inn with a central French Quarter location. The inn welcomes children and small pets, and has an inviting and hospitable air.

6. Grenoble House

All-suite hotel in the French Quarter is comprised of buildings surrounding a courtyard with a small swimming pool. Rooms vary in size and layout, but all have full kitchens.

7. Hotel Inter-Continental

Leisure specials at this hotel often give families a second room at half price or a free upgrade to a junior suite, for extra room.

8. Maison Dupuy Hotel

Charming and quiet townhomes surround a lovely courtyard with a pool.

9. Marriott New Orleans

While not overly kid-friendly, this downtown New Orleans hotel does have cribs and rollaway beds available. The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool on the fifth floor.

10. Sheraton New Orleans

This downtown New Orleans hotel often features family getaway packages that include free stays and meals for kids 12 and under, popcorn and movies, and a 4 p.m. checkout time.
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