Quiet family weekend: how to take a break from city life
Short regular trips restore your strength even better than a long but rare vacation. Two or three days in a calm environment give you the opportunity to reboot and spend time with your family. You can find peace and comfort both in a country family hotel and in the city center. The main thing is to choose a format that suits all family members and allows everyone to relax at their own pace.
Country holidays in Arthurs SPA Hotel by Mercure
This family-friendly hotel in the Moscow region is located just 20 km from Moscow. The territory of the complex is divided into two zones: Arthurs SPA Hotel by Mercure with buildings and a spa center and a Village with Alpine-style cottages. A flexible rate is available for guests: breakfast only or full board with three meals a day. The price includes two-hour access to an area with a swimming pool, gym and saunas.
There are plenty of activities for children and parents on site. The Arthurs SPA area features billiards, bowling, a disco club, a Brooklyn karaoke room, a fireplace room, barbecue gazebos and an indoor gazebo. The Nastenka club with educational classes is open for children. The Russian Baths complex features a sauna and a font.
The Village area offers other leisure options: a mini zoo, a children's room "Smile", a karaoke club "Sherwood", a cigar club, billiards and barbecue gazebos.
Playgrounds for football, volleyball and basketball are available for outdoor enthusiasts. In winter, there is an ice rink, skis and sleds: all necessary equipment can be rented, including roller skates and ski equipment.
The variety of entertainment and comfort make this family-run hotel for children and parents a good choice for a relaxing and eventful weekend out of town.
Seaside vacation at Mövenpick Resort & SPA Anapa
The Black Sea coast traditionally attracts Russian families in summer. The Mövenpick Resort & SPA Anapa Miracleon operates according to the Ultra All Inclusive system and offers a thoughtful format of a family-friendly hotel.
There are several swimming pools on the territory: a large outdoor one plus four indoor ones (one with access to the street). The thermal complex includes a Turkish hammam, Finnish, herbal, salt saunas, laconium and a Russian bath.
There is animation and a supervised children's room, daytime shows and an evening disco, a cinema area, sports fields, a fitness center, as well as rental of sports equipment.
The food system is thought out to the smallest detail: the main Green Tea restaurant serves a special buffet for children from 6 months to 12 years old. The Grape Restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine and an a la carte children's menu. The branded chocolate hour is available to all residents. For guests of the Family Room Great and above categories, a butler service is provided - a personal assistant that helps in organizing recreation.
A la carte dinners at Novotel Yekaterinburg
In the center of Yekaterinburg, it is convenient to stay at the Novotel, a four-star hotel for families with children, where it is easy to combine walking around the city and the comfort of living. In the evening, you can all get together at the Olive Lounge restaurant: a three-course dinner is available when booking. This format saves time and eliminates the need to find a place for a family evening.
The hotel offers favorable conditions for parents with children: accommodation and breakfast for children under 15 years old are free, in standard rooms an extra bed for a child under 8 years old is provided at no extra charge. A baby playpen is available on request.
The restaurant is open in various formats: buffet breakfasts, business lunches on weekdays and à la carte dinners until 23:00. The price includes access to the hammam and fitness room. Guests can use the business center with computers and a printer, which is convenient if you need to print tickets or important documents.
Swiss Evening at Mövenpick Moscow
Mövenpick Moscow Taganskaya offers a special gastronomic experience for the whole family. A four-course Swiss specialty dinner is available upon booking: beef tartare, Zurich veal, casimir rice and carrot cake. The price also includes a choice of water and tea. This hearty dinner can be divided into two, and for children you can choose dishes from the children's menu.
The daily chocolate hour from 16:00 to 17:00 includes a tasting of desserts from the chef and hot chocolate. It is free of charge for all guests staying and allows you to pass the time pleasantly before dinner.
Children under 6 years old have breakfast with their parents for free, and for children 7-12 years old there is a 50% discount on the cost of an adult's breakfast. The SPA complex with a swimming pool, Finnish sauna and hammam is available for children under the supervision of parents from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is no limit for visiting guests. In the Luxury rooms, you can rent VR helmets for movies and games - a great way to have fun in any weather.
Elegant stay at Swissotel Red Hills
The premium segment of family holidays in Moscow is represented by Swissotel Krasnye Hills. Guests of the luxury rooms have access to the Swiss Executive Lounge, where snacks and drinks are served throughout the day. The atmosphere of privacy and comfort in the very center of the capital makes your stay especially comfortable.
Convenient conditions are provided for families: children under 5 years old stay and have breakfast for free, and for children from 6 to 12 years old there is a 50% discount on accommodation and breakfast. Additional comfort is provided by the pillow menu, which allows you to choose the appropriate option for each family member.
Buffet breakfasts are served at the Acapella Restaurant. Guests can visit the Pürovel Spa & Sport, which includes a swimming pool with natural light, sauna and gym.
Special attention should be paid to the 24-hour SwissService, a 24-hour "one call" service through which you can order any service: from room service to luggage assistance or leisure booking.
Additionally, free luggage and correspondence delivery to the room, bicycle rental and mineral water are available for guests.
Why hotel meals are convenient for families
Included or optional dinners at the hotel remove one of the main concerns of travelers with children — constant meal planning. Parents save time and effort, and children get their usual meals in a relaxed environment.
Statistics show that families can spend up to a third of their vacation searching for restaurants and waiting for an order. Hotels with ready-made meal plans allow you to focus on relaxation and socializing. Accor restaurants provide children's menus, which often have familiar and simple items.
Flexible formats — from breakfast to full board — make it possible to choose the appropriate option. In many Accor hotels, children under a certain age have breakfast for free or receive significant discounts, which makes the trip even more affordable for the family.
Conclusion
A full-fledged vacation is possible both outside the city and in the center of the metropolis — modern family-friendly hotels in Russia offer different scenarios. The Accor network combines formats for every taste and budget: suburban spa hotels in the Moscow region, seaside vacations on the coast, city weekends in major tourist centers. The main thing is to allow yourself to take a break from everyday activities and spend time with your loved ones in an atmosphere of comfort and attention to detail.
