Hotels Redesign for Family Needs by Building More Spacious Suites
Photo Credit: A suite from the Hoxton's Barcelona property The Hoxton
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Bigger rooms and kid-friendly accommodations yield longer stays — but come at a higher cost for those booking them, and for hotel operations teams.
Ask any parent about a family getaway in a double room, and they’re bound to tell you that it’s often double the trouble.
"Why would I want to share the same room as my kids, and sleep in a smaller bed than the one I have at home?" said Massachusetts mom Krystal Borges of the traditional setup with two queen beds. "It's not exactly a vacation trying to get my son and daughter to share a small space, (let alone) a mattress."
But she and other parents are about to have more options. Hotels are increasingly redesigning their rooms to attract families, a lucrative market poised to travel in large numbers this year.
The Hoxton is one brand that's overhauled its rooms to provide more space for families. It launched two new room categories — Homey and Homey Up — this spring at its Barcelona property that provide more amenities and space than
