Family-Friendly Hotels

Delta Chelsea -- This perennial family favorite has a Family Fun Zone, a multi-room play area with live bunnies and fish, a video arcade, and the only indoor waterslide in downtown Toronto. You can play together in the family pool here or drop off the tykes for babysitting. Kids will enjoy the in-room family movies, games, cookie jar (replenished daily), and nightly turndown gift. Some of the Delta Chelsea's restaurants have half-price kids' menus, further reducing the strain on the family purse.

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto -- A hop and a skip from the newly renovated Royal Ontario Museum, this hotel has its own attractions. Guests can borrow free bicycles and video games, and use the indoor pool. Upon arrival, room service brings the kids complimentary cookies and milk. The concierge and housekeeping staff can arrange babysitting services.

St. Germain Maple Leaf -- This boutique Canadian chain remains true its superior standard of thoughtful service, even for pint-sized guests, with special touches such as child-sized bathrobes and special linens with kid-friendly patterns.