Junior's Brooklyn

Ask for the bunk-bed suite: a queen bed, twin bunks and a chalkboard in the bathroom, so four of you fit in one room.

A landscaped hill with tall slides down its face, so bigger kids climb up and race down on repeat.

An old pharmacy turned soda fountain, where kids can watch their sundae and homemade soda being put together.

Upstairs there's a kids' corner with toys, Magna-Tiles and a chalkboard, and meatballs and pasta toddlers actually eat. Stairs, so leave the stroller.

A sprawling sandbox with little wooden huts to hide in, best for younger kids. Bring a bucket.

Spray jets to dodge and water to push around and experiment with. Bring a towel.