When you're planning a family vacation and are researching potential hotels online, it's a good idea to strongly consider lodging that offers family suites. These larger guest rooms provide more space for your family, which helps you avoid the potential conflicts that may arise from everyone trying to squeeze in a conventional guest room. Suite hotels, given their family-friendly nature, often include a variety of attractions for children, including on-site mini golf, water slides, and more. 

It's important, however, for you to also find a hotel that offers some things for you and your spouse. Provided your children are old enough to enjoy one of the hotel's areas unsupervised, you and your spouse will have the opportunity to have some together time while visiting one of these areas.

Coffee Bar

The adult-friendly features at suite hotels don't necessarily have to be complicated. One desirable feature is a coffee bar located in the hotel. While your kids are enjoying their own activity, you and your spouse will be able to enjoy some quiet time together, sipping a cup of coffee and treating yourself to a freshly baked dessert.

Spa

Another way to enjoy your hotel visit with your spouse is to visit the on-site spa while your children play games or enjoy other activities. The spas at suite-style hotels can vary in size, but many will offer a number of appealing services. For example, you might wish to each book a massage; some spas even offer couples' massages, in which you and your spouse are each on tables in the same room, allowing you to enjoy this form of therapy together in a relaxing environment. You might also wish to pamper yourselves with such spa treatment as facials, pedicures, or manicures — all without leaving the comfort of your suite hotel.

Rooftop Patio

Once you get your children settled down in your family suite with a movie for the evening, you and your spouse may favor some quiet time together. An ideal location to visit is a rooftop patio, which many suite hotels offer. This quiet area gives you the chance to enjoy the view, whether it's the nearby ocean or the downtown area of a city, while you sip your favorite beverage in peace and quiet. Many such patios will have infrared heaters for the cooler months of the year, giving you a relaxing and cozy escape for just the two of you.

For more information on choosing hotel suites, contact your local hotels.