Last Minute Summer Hotel Deals for Families

Summer is in full swing, and your family may be dreaming of one last summer escape before you head back to school. Never fear: there are a lot of great deals on hotels for end of summer travel. Consider these family-friendly properties for a weekend stay in August 2012, or search for your own dates now. All these properties are great values (as of July 27, 2012) at around $200 per night.*

Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, San Francisco $214/night
This family-friendly San Francisco hotel is located downtown, close to Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, Audium, and Marrakech Magic Theater. Additional points of interest include Marines Memorial Theater and American Conservatory Theater. Families will love the fun and whimsy of the unique travel photos and one-of-a-kind cultural objects found throughout the property.

(Photo: Hotel Carlton)

Hotel Deca, A Noble House Hotel, Seattle $224/night
Beat the heat and head to Seattle, where the weather is cool and you can watch a glowing orange sunset over Puget Sound. For a change of pace from downtown Seattle hotels, consider Hotel Deca in the University District, close to the walkable University Avenue, University of Washington, Lake Union and Lake Washington Arboretum. The hotel’s style blends the art deco movement with modern-day amenities.

(Photo: Hotel Deca)

The Westin Los Cabos Resort and Spa, Los Cabos, Mexico $209/night
A stunning property overlooking the white sandy beaches of the Sea of Cortez, The Westin Los Cabos Resort and Spa is a relaxing retreat for couples and families. Kids and parents will love the seven pools sitting beachfront, swim-up bar, and nine-hole mini-golf just steps from the ocean. The property also offers a Westin Kids Club for ages 4 to 12, and babysitting services are available.

(Photo: Starwood Hotels & Resorts)

To book a last minute summer hotel, pick your dates and destination, and hit the road!

*Actual room rates are subject to change based on date and availability.

 

About | Family Travel Expert

Anne Taylor Hartzell is a travel expert, storyteller, and founder of HipTravelMama.com, a blog dedicated to smart luxury travel for families. Anne is obsessed with hip hotels and features stylish and luxury properties in her weekly Hip Hotel Postcards. Anne is an online travel veteran with more than 15 years managing PR and social media for tech and travel companies including Farecast, Bing, and Decide.com. She has appeared as a travel expert on The TODAY Show, KING5 News, CNN.com, CondeNastTraveler.com and is a frequent speaker on social media, branding and travel. Follow Anne’s feed on Facebook (www.facebook.com/hiptravelmama) and inspirational travel boards on Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/hiptravelmama).