Family Travel

With a Real Traveler rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 158 reviews from across the web, the Embassy Suites LAX North is a highly recommended hotel on Real Travel.

Centered around a beautiful atrium, the hotel provides a magnificent garden setting complete with a waterfall and pond. The sound of the waterfall trickling down creates a rather serene hotel atmosphere amongst the busy world of Los Angeles. Chris Danison, E-Commerce Manager for the hotel, describes it best as “Guests can relax in the atrium while listening to soft music or the soothing sounds of the waterfall, or can conduct business in the many convenient places to sit. Lunch and dinner can be served in the atrium as well. However, the atrium is truly alive in the mornings when we serve our complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Our chefs cook omelets to order, as well as many other breakfast staples. Evenings in the atrium are also enjoyable, as we host our Manager’s Reception, featuring complimentary munchies and cocktails.” Clearly, the Embassy Suites exceeds expectations when it comes to creating a welcoming atmosphere and social environment for guest to enjoy.

With super spacious rooms, this hotel is a great match for business, family, and leisure travelers. Each room is a two bedroom suite with a living area and sleeping area. In addition, each living space has its own sleeper sofa, perfect for accommodating larger groups of people.

Besides complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails, guests also take advantage of the free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day. Hotel rooms are equipped with high speed internet access and pay-per-view movies are available to guests as well. One satisfied guest comments, “Excellant service from staff, restaurant is very pleasing to the taste buds, shuttle service is superb.”

When it comes to hospitality, the Embassy Suites LAX North receives high marks. Chris explains, “We are in the business of customer service, and we are here to make sure our guests are taken care of and happy. It all starts at the front desk where each guest is welcomed with a smile. This warmth of hospitality lives in the entire staff. If you don’t see something you like in the restaurant, our Executive Chef, Juan Cruz, will put something together that is to your liking. Our Catering Manager, Katherine Ko, recently burnt the midnight oil preparing for an onsite wedding, knowing that this day was extra special for the bride and groom.” Not afraid to go the extra mile, hotel staff puts great effort into making guests feel right at home.

Described as a “spacious, all-suite hotel located near LAX Airport and central to all that Los Angeles has to offer,” the Embassy Suites LAX North is sure to satisfy any kind of traveler.

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The Winter Holidays are almost upon us and that means travelers are flying the skies and returning home or going on a much needed vacation. This week we’ll provide you with some helpful tips and suggestions to make the flight process a little less painful.

For those traveling with children, here are a some things to think about preparing before take-off:

1. Make sure to allow yourself a little more time to reach the airport and get through the check-in process. Children can forget things at the last minute , have to stop for bathroom breaks, or simply walk slower in a rush, so make sure you have plenty of time to catch your flight.

2. Think about your trip from start to finish when packing for your little ones. For babies, carrying breast milk, formula, and juice is now permitted in quantities greater than three ounces if it is declared for inspection at the security checkpoint, according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. Make sure to check in with your specific airline about their food accommodations for children as some do not provide baby food or special children’s meals, so pack food accordingly.

(For the slightly older children, most airlines have coloring books, movies, and other entertainment available, though remember to bring something to keep the children occupied in the Waiting Area at the airport so they don’t resort to fighting with their siblings and making a scene, or worse, venturing off.)

3. Bring the appropriate documents for your children. Though typically, minors under 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel, each airline determines their own identification requirements for check-in, so ask your airline before packing. For international flights, the Federal Aviation Administration states that all travelers must have passports, including young children. Plan early because receiving a passport generally takes approximately three weeks from the time of application, but depending on the season can take longer.

4. Do not assume that your infant or young child does not need a ticket or rides for free. Each airline follows their own policy in regards to child passengers, though most do offer discounts of up to 50 percent for children less than two years old.

Also, Child Restraint Systems are normally required for children under 40 pounds and not always provided by the airlines. If you are required to bring your own Child Restraint System, look for one that has a sticker which states: “FAA Approved in Accordance with 14CFR 21.305(d), Approval for Aircraft Use Only.”

Though airport accommodations won’t determine your trip, there are a few particular cities whose airports make flying with children easier. The Boston Logan International airport has a “Kidport” which includes a baggage claim slide, infant and toddler area, and other activities. Dallas/Fort Worth International has built children’s play areas in three of the airport terminals. Other child-friendly airports include Las Vegas McCarran airport and Chicago O’Hare International.

Here are more sources to help prepare your family trip:

Chicago Hotels
Boston Hotels
FAA Guidelines: http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/
http://www.hotelfun4kids.com/travelnews/air-rail/safekidsair.htm

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