14 Family-Friendly Paris Hotels That Set a New Bar for Kid-Focused Amenities

"Place du Trocadéro Shangri-La is one of the most family-friendly hotel brands around, often partnering with charities like Make-A-Wish on fun initiatives for kids. At their Paris property—which was once home to Prince Roland Bonaparte and sits just across from the Eiffel Tower—the smallest of guests are brilliantly looked after by Bamboo the panda, the hotel’s mischievous mascot. At check-in, little ones are presented with their very own passport, which they can use to travel around the hotel and collect stamps at each checkpoint (at the Shang Palace restaurant or the spa, for example). In their room, they’ll discover a mountain of Bamboo-themed gifts, including a cotton backpack, a tiny umbrella for rainy days, a coloring book, slippers, and a panda-shaped cookie, as well as their own mini Bamboo stuffed toy to accompany them on their adventures around the city. He even makes an appearance in the restaurant, where kids can tuck into dishes using their very own panda chopsticks. A version of this article originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller." - Luciana Bellini