http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/ Luxist Comments for Kid-free Hotels: A luxury or an outrage? http://www.luxist.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.luxist.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/
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As a compromise, how about kid-free floors within a hotel?]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/
I do this in my home business and it works well. While I am working the kids are on the other side of the house. I don't get disturbed often and they are always around to brighten my day.

Banning, in my opinon, is not the answer. Try instead to have a separate section designated for the kids. The hotels do this is some degree with other things, like smoking and pet. Now they can add kids to their list.

-Mical
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Moreover, there are only about a billion hotels around the world. If you don't like the policies of that establishment, you are free to spend your money elsewhere.]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/
I stayed at Kona Village resort in Hawaii during their twice-annual "no kids month." It was HEAVEN to sit on a beach and not have to endure screams and shrieks. One can actually doze off on a shaded cot in such circumstances. It's bliss.]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/
And what's with the "egotistical" comment? Sure, luxury hotels are going to have a certain, uh, attitude. You shouldn't show up in your flip-flops and cutoffs to the Four Seasons, should you? But the industry as a whole? Yeah, OK... Bitter much?

Personally, I think it's a great idea. I have kids, so I'd never stay there, but I wouldn't take my kids wilding either.]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/
I love to hear the pitter patter of little feet running away from me.]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/I think it's a fine idea. It's freedom and free markets working at their best. If some people don't like it, they can stay elsewhere and vote with their dollars.

Should athletic clubs that are women only be forced to admit men?

Chris
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Usually the root of the problem is not the children but the parent that have no desire or ability control their children.
Umm excuse me YOU were the one that decided to breed don't make me pay for it.]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/
Kid-free floors probably won't work in a hotel that sells out (is close to selling out). Most 2-4 star hotels don't assign rooms to guests until they actually check in, and many hotels don't even bother to ask how many people are staying in a room, let alone how many children are staying. The front desk person would have to assign rooms on a first come, first served basis. Since there are only a finite number of double rooms per floor (most parents with young children will rent a double rather than two singles), the children end up on every floor.

Here's a few tips for "avoiding children" based on my experience:
-Ask for a single room, and ask for a single room that is surrounded by other single rooms. You may end up in a handicapped accessible room, but this shouldn't impact your stay (besides having a roll-in shower).
-Don't get something near the elevator, if there is one.
-Request high floor or low floor. Rooms on the low floor of a hotel and rooms on the high floor of a hotel are generally the last to be assigned, becomes sometimes people have a preference for them -- if it's a slow night for the hotel, you could end up being the only one on the floor. Older and handicapped couples will frequently be on the first floor, becuase they don't want to deal with an elevator (or more specifically, deal with stairs if the elevator stops working for some reason). People often think the high floor is the quietest, but I'd say the first floor is for this reason.
-If you've made a reservation at a chain, be aware of the brand image of the hotel. A place like a Holiday Inn will attract a big weekend crowd, and thus lots of couples with children. If you're going somewhere on a weekend, try to stay at a place more oriented towards business customers (like a Hampton Inn) -- not only will the place be nearly empty, the rates may even be cheaper.]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/
I just so happen to be the President of the Ritz-Carlton Red Flip-Flops and Corduroy Cut-Offs Appreciation Club!!!!

I take great offense to your insinuation that I shouldn't be able to wear the aformentioned articles of clothing into some hotels. Did you take off your tin-foil hat today? I ask this because whenever I do that, I start getting flak from the Kraft Macaroni Lobby. Hoefnagel Hoenagel, buy me a bush!

Cheers,
Captain Lumpy Dog

P.S. In case it wasn't PAINFULLY obvious, I was being a stoopd idiot, and in reality, I think having a little segregation from your kids on vacation, and I say this as an eighteen year old still living with his parents. Just as I always say to my folks, "Kids were put on this Earth for one reason: to ruin their parents lives!" I think this is a fairly good idea, but taken a mite too far. Thanks!]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/Of course, we were good kids, others are not so good, but at least they should be given the chance.]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/It's not like there aren't plenty of places that allow children.

It has nothing to do with a "presumption" of bad behavior. The hotel is simply eliminating the risk of guests being annoyed. It's an excellent idea.]]>Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/Dec 18th 2005 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/http://www.luxist.com/2005/10/14/kid-free-hotels-a-luxury-or-an-outrage/Dec 18th 2005 6:13PM