Choosing Omni Hotels for Families- and win a weekend stay
Last Updated on December 4, 2016 by
I have always thought of Omni Hotels as a luxury brand; not necessarily a hotel that caters to families. My thoughts began to change after I met Caryn Kboudi, Omni's VP of Corporate Communications, who spoke with me at length about Omni's focus on kid friendliness, including the Sensational Kids packs given to children at check in and the Kids Sensory Suites.
Last week Caryn gave me a video tour of the Kids Sensory Suite at the Omni Mandalay near Dallas, Texas. (Eight Omni properties have Kids Sensory Suites; 5 in Texas, one in San Francisco, one in Boston and one in Mt. Washington, NH.)
Kids Sensory Suites at the Omni
One of my main problems with hotel rooms is lack of space. When we can we get connecting rooms to give our girls more room to move, but it can be difficult to find hotels with that amenity. The KidsSuites at Omni are just that- two separate rooms connected by a door. But unlike a typical hotel room the sensory suites are decorated with kid friendly twin beds, bean bags, an art table, board games, kid-sized bath robes and a Kids Sensation Bar filled with toys, snacks and trinkets.
For Kids at Any Omni Hotel
Even if you can't get to one of the Omni locations with a KidSuite there are a few surprises waiting at any location you visit. First is the fun-filled Sensational Kids pack. The sturdy little backpack has great items for your little travelers- including a list of fun local places to visit. Ours had a canteen, flashlight, disk shooter and hand drum. Also ask at the front desk about the “Suitcase of Fun” filled with books and games.
Sometimes staying in a hotel can be a bit unnerving, so the first night of a child's stay Omni hotels will send up a bedtime snack of milk and cookies. (Be sure to mention you are bringing children when you make your reservation.) Another fun perk is the refillable kids cup. Buy a child's drink in the restaurant and refill the cup for free during your stay.
Luxury for Mom & Dad at Omni Hotels
Omni is a luxury hotel brand for many reasons, but it's mainly the small touches that I appreciate. Plush robes and a roomy bathroom rate high on my list, as does a large work desk and an area to sit and relax- that's not on the bed.
Free in-room wifi is also a necessity for my wired family. And while most luxury hotels overlook that perk, Omni hasn't. Just join their free Select Guest Loyalty Program to receive free wifi, complimentary morning beverage delivery, complimentary bottled water when you arrive, complimentary evening turndown service and more great benefits.
Win a Two Weekend Night Stay at an Omni Hotel
contest has ended
Congratulations to
Francesca who said: I would LOVE to stay at the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans!
I hope you will let me know where you stayed an how it was!
To help promote their family friendliness Omni Hotels is graciously offering one Family Rambling reader a two weekend night stay at the Omni Hotel of your choice. Prize is two certificates, which can be used separately or together. Certificate is good for Deluxe room.
There are two ways to enter:
1) Leave a comment below telling me which location you would choose. Please include the name of the hotel as well as the city.
2) Tweet this: I just entered to win a weekend at an Omni Hotel from Family Rambling: http://ow.ly/3g6rB. Then tell me you did in the comments.
Enter daily- that's two entries per day- through 11:59pm Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Winner will be chosen by Random,org on Wednesday, December 8.
Dallas
Omni Hotels has provided me with a two night weekend stay in exchange for my thoughts and hosting this giveaway.
I’d stay at the Omni La Masion in San Antonio. We’ve gone there for brunch, and the hotel is gorgeous. I’d love to stay there sometime as a guest!
I just tweeted the giveaway (@wandering_off).
I just tweeted
http://twitter.com/briannemcc
I’d stay at the Omni in DC. I would love to visit there & what better place to stay?
just tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/faithfamilyfibr/status/8576329112879104
I wish that the Chicago or St Louis Omni had the kids fun for a weekend getaway with the family but since they don’t I would pick Dallas so we could stay at our halfway mark on the way to visit my snowbird parents in southern Texas!!!
Just an FYI: The certificate is for a deluxe room; it is not for the kids suite.
I would probably choose the Chicago location. Would love to take the kids there!
I’d still choose the Omni in San Antonio, although the Omni Royal Orleans also looks nice.
Just tweeted the giveaway!
I would stay at The Omni San Diego Hotel in San Diego CA – Love that property!
http://twitter.com/amycimino/status/8988088965533696
I just tweeted
I would love to stay at the Omni Hotel Chicago because Chicago is my favorite city in the US and I would love to take my daughter to visit my favorite city.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/mdrwhitener/status/9003806612262912
i’m staying at the Omni in DC this upcoming weekend but i would LOVE to visit the Omni in Chicago! I’ve never been!!
Back for my daily entry. Can you tell I want to win this? Omni La Masion in San Antonio is right on the riverwalk, looks gorgeous.
Don’t forget your daily tweet!
I love the Omni Bedford Springs in Pennsylvania — super kid friendly, beautiful pools and warm service.
I would love to stay at the Omni – San Francisco – for a great mini-vacation and visit with friends! Thanks!
I just tweeted! Good luck everyone!
I would LOVE to stay at the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. I’d like to visit the French Quarter and see the history of that great city.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/mdrwhitener/status/9402389555580928
I just tweeted
http://twitter.com/amycimino/status/9633786371248128
I would stay at The Omni San Diego Hotel in San Diego CA – My favorite!
I would LOVE to stay at the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans!
I just tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/FrancescaMaz/status/9667596139888641
Omni Interlocken in Broomfield, CO!
I would also love to stay at Omni Berkshire Place in New York. While there, I’d take my daughter to see a couple shows on Broadway.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/mdrwhitener/status/9830429733425152
Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans!
Tweeted again, too: http://twitter.com/#!/FrancescaMaz/status/9995429882105856
I tweeted today
http://twitter.com/#!/faithfamilyfibr/status/10042851173859328
If I pick another in Texas then it would be Omni hotel at Austin southpark
It’s a toss up between Chicago or St. Louis – but I think the Omni Majestic Hotel in St. Louis wins because of it’s history. I love restored buildings!
We are staying at the Majestic in St. Louis in January on our way back from Nashville! Be sure to watch for a review!
I just tweeted this at https://twitter.com/thecountrygal
I would visit Omni San Diego Hotel in California and take my daughter to visit Sea World while we are in San Diego.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/mdrwhitener/status/10186396073459714
I’m still going with the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans 🙂
And my daily tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/FrancescaMaz/status/10329677495271424
I still want to stay at the Omni La Masion in San Antonio!
I tweeted the giveaway!
I would stay in San Diego!
http://twitter.com/amycimino/status/10579351024181248
Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans, please!
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/FrancescaMaz/status/10686476765372417
I would stay at the Omni San Diego Hotel, in San Diego, CA.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/mdrwhitener/status/10828848438444032
San Diego would be my top choice!
I just tweeted
http://twitter.com/amycimino/status/10938858082406400
I would want to stay at the Omni La Mansion del Rio in San Antonio! I love that it is on the Riverwalk. Fingers crossed!
Sticking with the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans.
I would stay at the Omni Royal Crescent Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. I would LOVE to visit the Crescent City as it’s always been one of the top 5 US cities I want to visit.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/mdrwhitener/status/11622277867118592
Still going with the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans.
Tweeted again: http://twitter.com/#!/FrancescaMaz/status/11888041924759552
I’d still stay at the Omni La Mansion in San Antonio!
I just tweeted the giveaway (@wandering_off). Maybe this is my lucky entry!!!
Tweeted one last time! http://twitter.com/#!/FrancescaMaz/status/12159557417570304
And this is my last entry for the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans! Fingers crossed!!
Chicago Illinois would be my first choice. I could hang out with my grandkids and try those sensory rooms you talk about! BTW, I tweeted it too!
We would like to stay at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Las Colinas, Dallas area. Celebrating our anniversary end of December, that would be a perfect second honeymoon hotel for us. (Age 75 and 68) So many things to do in Dallas, one of our favorite cities.
I tweeted this, my page is http://twitter.com/Miss_Dazey
I would love to stay at the San Diego CA Omni Hotel!
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/janir2/status/12366135873765376
I would love to stay in the newly renovated Omni Berkshire Place in NYC. It would be a dream come true to gad around New York from my mid town location at the Omni! My hubbie would be so thrilled to be in the thick of things!!!
http://twitter.com/#!/eyewonit/status/12507882822049792
I tweeted @eyewonit