“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.
Patience.
Bring lots of good reading materials!
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”.
My Tip Is To Stay Somewhere That Offers Entertainment, A Pool, Library, Cable TV.
Bring a cooler filled with drinks, fruit,yogurt, and other healthy snacks.
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!
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.
Don’t make a road trip without a portable dvd player!
Lots of entretaiment 🙂
Bring lots of snacks, books and games.
Bring some small toys or car games to entertain the children.
Patience and entertainment if you have smaller kiddos!
always pack some family games and one toy the child loves plus snacks!
bring candy food magazines
Have lots of games planned
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.
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.
Entertainment!!
bring food and fun things to do
Take a portable DVD player in the car to play movies.
Take earplugs!
With kids, bring a video player with their favorite movies. Keeps them happy for hours.
bring cards, activities for hotel room evenings
Make stops at local one of a kind attractions
Pack snacks to save cash
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.
bring lots of games and snacks with you.
Lots of food! We like to take music and headphones, too!
try to research online the area you will be so you know what all is around you!
Have a plan so you know what to do.
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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Don’t let the kids drink to much or you will be stopping frequently.
Snacks and board games 🙂
Have lots of things to entertain the children because they get antsy very quick.
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
Plan things that everyone will enjoy doing, but remember to be flexible
My best tip, stop often and unwind, you start to get on each other’s nerves after a while!
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.
Pack a busy bag for your kids to keep then entertain on the road.
Bring toys for the kids.
Plan at least 9 months in advance to book on school vacation weeks
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.
Book a place with a kitchen!!
I always call ahead to make sure that hotels are wheelchair accessible for my dad.
Factor in some extra time. You never know……………
Always travel with snacks instead of purchasing along the way (will save a lot of money)
Bring food and fun things to do
Bring things to stay occupied and have fun.
Do things that everyone will enjoy.
Bring lots of things for the kids to do like games to play at the hotel, we like to bring card & board games!
Let the kids help plan the trip — places to visit, restaurants to eat at, and so on.
make a few pit stops so everyone does not get on each others nerves
Bring lots of snacks to save on restaurant meals.
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.
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.
Bring snacks for the kids and also something to entertain them
Take plastic bags for wet clothes.
My tip is to keep snacks in the car to avoid meltdowns and games/movies to keep the kids occupied.
stay in a suite so you get some room for yourself
Bring quarters for the laundry machine on site if you have kids you’ll likely need it.
Lot’s of snacks and games to play in the car is always the way to go.
Keep everyone hydrated!!
Travel at night so kids will sleep.
Bring your earplugs!!! 🙂
Bring plenty of snacks and drinks.
If you cant leave them at home just make sure that everyone gets to choose an activity n
Lots of entertainment
I would say plan ahead and do your research
Have a variety of activities and get regular sleep
Make sure the scheduled is as regular as possible!
Plan ahead and bring snacks!
new movies and activities for the car and read restaurant reviews!!
Make sure you bring activities for the kids to do and snacks.
always bring some extra snacks
Make sure to pack snacks and activities for the kids.
My tip is to leave early so you can stop at rest stops and see some sights.
My tip is make sure your hotel room has a refrigerator for milk.
Always stay somewhere with an indoor pool!! 🙂
snacks and activities for the kids
Bring lots of snacks, videos, and games.
pack snacks in individual snack bags so each child can pick and have their own snack, saves fights lol.
Pack lots of snack, water and a coloring book 🙂
Plan ahead! Also, make a flexible schedule.
Bring lots of snacks and activities to keep the children busy.
I bring healthy snacks and bottled water and we have games that are quick and easy to play
always make sure you have enough snacks and games to keep the little ones occupied.
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.
be prepared for the unexpected. make lists. pack for everything.
bring lots of things to keep you prepred and keep your mind busy!
To stay somewhere with free breakfast, takes stress away from the morning.
Bring snacks and be prepared to make stops when you have to.
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.
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.
Bring movies and a dvd player for the ride to the destination
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.
My tip for traveling with family is to bring lots of activity’s and bring a portable Dvd player with alot of DVDS!
My best tip is to pack plenty of snacks and drinks. I always try to bring items to keep the kids entertained as well.
My tip is to try and pick a hotel that serves breakfast, it is cheaper and usually much healthier!
My tip is always bring snacks and stay somewhere with a great pool area.
Bring snacks and something to entertain the kids.
Plan games and snack times to keep the kids busy
I would rather leave my kids at home 🙂
Pack extra snacks bring games and give extra time for more stops
Pack food and don’t eat out!
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!
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!
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