“Disclosure: I received a complimentary stay at the Hotel to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% mine and were not influenced in any way”
This past weekend I had the amazing opportunity to spend a night at the Marriott Residence Inn located in Miami. The Residence Inn differs from the regular Marriott because its geared towards families.
The lobby is spacious and very modern.I was very impressed with the decor style as soon as you walk in. Even though is modern, it gives you a cozy feeling. You can sit there with your family and watch TV. Just like home.
The staff treated me like family and in just a few hours they greeted me by my name. They truly went above and beyond to make my stay a pleasant one.
Each room at The Marriott Residence Inn is equipped with a full working kitchen, a desk, living room, bathroom and a super comfy bed. The feel is a home away from home. This is perfect for traveling families. You can prepare your kids their favorite foods without even leaving the room. The kitchen has everything you need to make delicious meals.. Dishes, utensils, pots, pans, cooking tools and more!. They even offer a dishwasher so you don’t even have to bother with the cleaning part.
If you’re on vacation, forget about going grocery shopping!. The staff at the Marriott Residence Inn will shop for you at NO additional cost. Simply make a shopping list and they will buy everything you need and take it to your room. All you have to do is pay for the cost of groceries. How neat is that?. One less headache to experience while on vacation.
Every room has a small “living area” with a pull out couch so 2 kids can sleep comfortably without being cramped. The sheets and pillows are all infused with tea tree oil to help you sleep better at night. Marriott Residence Inn pays attention to every detail to make your stay a wonderful experience. And did I mention free Wifi?Â
Another great feature about the Marriott Residence Inn is that you can request an Allergy Friendly Room. With a machine that will absorb 99.99% percent of all allergens. If you have kids or family members who are sensitive to allergies. You can request an Allergy Friendly room and they will have no problem breathing well at night.
The Marriott Residence Inn also offers 2 room suites. Perfect for 2 couples or for a family of teenagers. Each room at the suite has its own bathroom, a common living room, kitchen and dining area.
The best part about my stay was definitely the FREE Breakfast that comes included in the price of the room. Each morning from 7 am to 10 am a complimentary breakfast is served with a wide variety of menu choices that will please even the pickiest eater.
Each breakfast is served with your choice of oatmeal, eggs, yogurt, freshly baked muffins, biscuits and much more. But my FAVORITE dish was the make your own Waffle Station. They were so fresh and fluffy.. I am still savoring them.
So next time you are booking your vacation.. Look no further, The Marriott Residence Inn is the perfect hotel for you and your family.
Jay says
Patience.
Marcie says
Bring lots of good reading materials!
rena j says
Thanks for the giveaway! I would say always pack snacks and light meals. It saves tons, I try to pack my kids cool snack they have never tried so it doesn’t feel so “lunch box”.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
My Tip Is To Stay Somewhere That Offers Entertainment, A Pool, Library, Cable TV.
Marcia Goss says
Bring a cooler filled with drinks, fruit,yogurt, and other healthy snacks.
Geoff K says
My tip would be to get everyone, especially the kids, involved in the planning so you know you’ll have some events planned that they’ll love (instead of feeling like everything’s dictated to them). Also, build in some down time into the itinerary to give everyone a breather – I’ve made the mistake of overplanning in the past and we all ended up exhausted for much of the trip!
Margaret Smith says
We like to bring little toys and games to keep the kids occupied. They also like it when we bring along little blankets for them too.
Sabrina says
Don’t make a road trip without a portable dvd player!
Cynthia says
Lots of entretaiment đŸ™‚
Denise S says
Bring lots of snacks, books and games.
Julie Lynn Bickham says
Bring some small toys or car games to entertain the children.
natasha C says
Patience and entertainment if you have smaller kiddos!
Stephanie V. says
always pack some family games and one toy the child loves plus snacks!
Stephanie says
bring candy food magazines
Bill says
Have lots of games planned
Kelly D says
My tip is to bring a travel cot for an extra place to sleep for children. I have a hard time sleeping with my kids next to me.
Danielle Jones says
Go somewhere that is suitable or has a point of interest for everyone going. Nothing worse than taking kids of a trip that they have no interest in. I also like to look for small eateries and shops away from the big tourist attractions.
Katie says
Entertainment!!
heather s says
bring food and fun things to do
Veronica V says
Take a portable DVD player in the car to play movies.
joni says
Take earplugs!
RICHARD HICKS says
With kids, bring a video player with their favorite movies. Keeps them happy for hours.
Jeanette says
bring cards, activities for hotel room evenings
Adrienne Gordon says
Make stops at local one of a kind attractions
carol says
Pack snacks to save cash
Ann Fantom says
My family travel tip is to pack plenty of snacks so you don’t need to buy them while on the go to save time and money.
Amanda Sakovitz says
bring lots of games and snacks with you.
Tara says
Lots of food! We like to take music and headphones, too!
Sents Saver says
try to research online the area you will be so you know what all is around you!
Thomas Murphy says
Have a plan so you know what to do.
Gina M says
My tip is to bring plenty of activities for kids, and surprise them every so often with something new to do.
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Terri Egelund says
Don’t let the kids drink to much or you will be stopping frequently.
alaine says
Snacks and board games đŸ™‚
Meghan Malicoat says
Have lots of things to entertain the children because they get antsy very quick.
Tabathia B says
Make sure the place is kid friendly, has indoor pool, plenty of room and that there are activities near where you are staying for the kids to do
Suzanne K says
Plan things that everyone will enjoy doing, but remember to be flexible
harolde says
My best tip, stop often and unwind, you start to get on each other’s nerves after a while!
Jennifer H. says
Be flexible. Don’t get stuck on such a certain plan that you get stressed when you need to take breaks or the kids want to do something different.
Leidy says
Pack a busy bag for your kids to keep then entertain on the road.
David says
Bring toys for the kids.
Serge B says
Plan at least 9 months in advance to book on school vacation weeks
Sonya Morris says
My tip for traveling with families is to try to relax and find fun things to do for the kids. Packing a bag of toys or other items to keep them entertained helps too.
iamalighthouse says
Book a place with a kitchen!!
daniel says
I always call ahead to make sure that hotels are wheelchair accessible for my dad.
mickeyfan says
Factor in some extra time. You never know……………
shaunie says
Always travel with snacks instead of purchasing along the way (will save a lot of money)
mita says
Bring food and fun things to do
Ashley Tucker says
Bring things to stay occupied and have fun.
Susan Christy says
Do things that everyone will enjoy.
Wendy Rozema says
Bring lots of things for the kids to do like games to play at the hotel, we like to bring card & board games!
Carolsue says
Let the kids help plan the trip — places to visit, restaurants to eat at, and so on.
ken ohl says
make a few pit stops so everyone does not get on each others nerves
Cynthia C says
Bring lots of snacks to save on restaurant meals.
Mary Jenkins says
Travel heavy! Bring everything you think you might possibly need. Otherwise, you’ll end up having to buy all the little things you need to make it through a few days.
Aly says
I tend to save small little trinkets and get things from the dollar store that my son has never seen so that we travel with new toys. I also “hide” some of his favorite toys before we go so that they’re nice surprises to have back.
Carolyn G says
Bring snacks for the kids and also something to entertain them
janna johnson says
Take plastic bags for wet clothes.
Brittney House says
My tip is to keep snacks in the car to avoid meltdowns and games/movies to keep the kids occupied.
BETH DUNLAVY HOPPE says
stay in a suite so you get some room for yourself
PW says
Bring quarters for the laundry machine on site if you have kids you’ll likely need it.
June S. says
Lot’s of snacks and games to play in the car is always the way to go.
Lauren says
Keep everyone hydrated!!
Ellie W says
Travel at night so kids will sleep.
kim lazor says
Bring your earplugs!!! đŸ™‚
Dana Rodriguez says
Bring plenty of snacks and drinks.
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
If you cant leave them at home just make sure that everyone gets to choose an activity n
kyl neusch says
Lots of entertainment
cassandra says
I would say plan ahead and do your research
Katherine says
Have a variety of activities and get regular sleep
Kristy Thiel says
Make sure the scheduled is as regular as possible!
Krista M. says
Plan ahead and bring snacks!
Lindsie Meese says
new movies and activities for the car and read restaurant reviews!!
Tammy S says
Make sure you bring activities for the kids to do and snacks.
joe gersch says
always bring some extra snacks
Jennifer Marie says
Make sure to pack snacks and activities for the kids.
Susan Chester says
My tip is to leave early so you can stop at rest stops and see some sights.
Robin says
My tip is make sure your hotel room has a refrigerator for milk.
Nancy P says
Always stay somewhere with an indoor pool!! đŸ™‚
amy deeter says
snacks and activities for the kids
Mary Happymommy says
Bring lots of snacks, videos, and games.
Holly C. says
pack snacks in individual snack bags so each child can pick and have their own snack, saves fights lol.
Heather S says
Pack lots of snack, water and a coloring book đŸ™‚
Heather Dawn says
Plan ahead! Also, make a flexible schedule.
Susan Smith says
Bring lots of snacks and activities to keep the children busy.
Danielle says
I bring healthy snacks and bottled water and we have games that are quick and easy to play
robyn paris says
always make sure you have enough snacks and games to keep the little ones occupied.
vera says
I like to do my driving at night so the kids sleep through it. Easier on the parents plus the quit time and no traffic is nice.
danielle Marie says
be prepared for the unexpected. make lists. pack for everything.
courtney b says
bring lots of things to keep you prepred and keep your mind busy!
Christie Kammerer says
To stay somewhere with free breakfast, takes stress away from the morning.
Michelle H. says
Bring snacks and be prepared to make stops when you have to.
Erin G says
I would say always pack snacks and throw in a couple new books, toys, apps or movies for the kiddos to have something new and exciting to play with or watch.
Eugenia Hall says
Always travel with beverages, snacks and things to do. That cuts down on the I’m thirsty, hungry, bored. Also stop every few hours to let the kids run around and the adults stretch.
Kim H says
Bring movies and a dvd player for the ride to the destination
Evelyn Driver says
Plan extra time so you can stop at some roadside attractions, or even just at a park for a break from the car. This is good for everyone not just kids.
debbie ritenour says
My tip for traveling with family is to bring lots of activity’s and bring a portable Dvd player with alot of DVDS!
CJ Godfrey says
My best tip is to pack plenty of snacks and drinks. I always try to bring items to keep the kids entertained as well.
Valeen N says
My tip is to try and pick a hotel that serves breakfast, it is cheaper and usually much healthier!
Theresa D says
My tip is always bring snacks and stay somewhere with a great pool area.
Hesper Fry says
Bring snacks and something to entertain the kids.
Nicole Millheim says
Plan games and snack times to keep the kids busy
Tammie Venne says
I would rather leave my kids at home đŸ™‚
tina reynolds says
Pack extra snacks bring games and give extra time for more stops
Rachel says
Pack food and don’t eat out!
Kim says
My best tip is to always schedule in down time while on vacation! Naps, tv watching or just chilling in the pool can bring you a lot of sanity!
Jessica Ruggiero says
My best tip is to get a DVD player for your vehicle. My kids are so relaxed and clam now when we travel thanks to us getting a DVD player!
iamalighthouse says
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