• They absolutely cannot open the door on their own, and go traipsing down the hallway. 
• They must not open the door without checking with you first. 
• The “don’t talk to strangers” rule applies to hotels too.
• No matter how safe and friendly the staff seems, don’t let anyone to take them get too friendly with them.   .

Make sure that your room is free from the umpteen hazards that lurk in hotel rooms. Check to make sure curtain cords are tucked safely out of reach.  These can pose a danger of strangulation for younger kids.

In the bathroom, keep smaller bottles of shampoos and lotions on a higher shelf.  

Remember to test the hot water in the hotel bathroom. Many hotels have very hot water that can burn or scald a child.  At the least you will be able to make sure your child doesn’t go into the bathroom alone, or for older kids, you can warn them about the water.

If your kids are small enough to be sharing the room with you, make sure you don’t take out your prescription medicines, and arrange them on your bathroom shelf right next to the sink like you do at home.  New surroundings mean no rules; all medicines go onto a top shelf.

If your kids are older, make sure they know where the fire exits are.  It’s one of the most important things to do when you’re in unfamiliar surroundings. Many parents ignore this vital information, and it can have dangerous consequences.

Make sure your kids don’t use the phone to make calls. Hotels are notorious for adding hefty charges to any phone calls you make. 

Not all hotels will have safe cribs, especially if you’re traveling abroad.  Check beforehand to make sure that your hotel crib meets the standard safety requirements of American cribs.

It’s easy to ignore safety rules and precautions in all the joy and excitement of a holiday.  A little care and some caution will make your trip a safe and hassle free one for the whole family.

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Never let your child play unsupervised in any part of the hotel. Whether in the garden, by the pool or just hanging out at the arcade, there must always be an adult supervising.

Make sure the locks in your room are working properly.

If the room has a balcony, make sure the door is locked. Lock all windows too.

Use duct tape to seal off the open switches. Kids can stick their fingers in these leading to disastrous consequences.

Teach your kids never to open the door, no matter who they think is on the other side without asking you first.

Follow the same rule yourself. If someone is at your door and he says he’s hotel staff and you have no peephole in the door to verify if he’s a staff member, make a call to the reception desk or housekeeping, and inquire if they have sent a staff member to your room. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Always book a hotel which has a babysitting service. If you want to go out as a couple, never do it when the kids are fast asleep.

Check if the bathroom is safe enough for kids to use. If there are cracked or slippery tiles, ask for another room.

Make sure the crib provided in the hotel room is safe.

Don’t give out your room number to anyone, even other guests that you might have gotten friendly with. This might not seem dangerous when you’re traveling solo or as a couple, but when you add kids to the equation, a certain amount of caution is best.

Never entertain new friends or guests in your hotel room. Keep all your entertaining to outside the room, once you have managed to lave your kids at the hotel babysitting service.

If you’re a single woman using the hotel lift with a child and a stranger gets in, get off the lift and wait for your turn again.

You don’t have to be neurotic about your child’s safety and ruin his trip. But the above are must follows that will ensure a safe and happy trip.

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Make sure the hotel is located close to kiddie attractions. Traveling to a favorite theme park can take forever when there are kids in tow.

Before you make reservations, look for services like crib facilities or rollaway beds, (depending on the age of your child), baby sitting services, doctor on call, and coin operated laundry services. If you’re traveling with more than one child, who all have their own unique diet requirements, booking a room in a hotel that offers a full or partial kitchenette with refrigerator is a must for a happy hassle free holiday. Otherwise, you could find yourself dialing room service every time you need pre boiled water, or need to heat up formula. Rooms should be available with a sleeping capacity for at least 6.

A swimming pool is an obvious must, and a wading pool is a definite plus. Check to see if their swimming pool security system and emergency response mechanisms are up to par. Picnic areas on site mean impromptu outings for your family without having to leave the premises. Many hotels offer kids programs and activities. Some will offer kids gifts at check in. The hotel’s website will give you an idea of what you can expect outlined in detail.

In house restaurants should preferably have a kid’s menu to choose from.

If you’re traveling abroad for your holiday, you can expect to come back with kids who’ve been exposed to another culture which is a wonderful thing. To make sure your holiday jaunt is one your kids will always remember, make sure that your hotel includes a few basics that you take for granted in the US, but may not be easily available in a foreign hotel.

Not all hotels in Paris for instance, have a 4 person sleeping capacity in their rooms. Make sure that bakeries, coffee shops and fruits stalls are close to your hotel. If your kids develop a disliking for the local food, you can always get by with fruit and baked goods. The hotel must be in a busy commercial area with plenty of access to transport, shops, amenities etc. You don’t want to compound the stress of being in a foreign place by being stuck in the middle of nowhere. If possible, look into apartment rentals for your holiday – they are perfect for family vacations.

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