Mandarin Oriental, New York

Rock-like climbers, a water feature for hot days and a separate area for the smallest kids.

Carved horses for the brave and chariot seats for anyone who'd rather sit next to you, on a carousel that's been spinning for generations.

A wooden pyramid, a granite mound with a tunnel and slide, and a long water channel to splash along, rebuilt to its 1960s design.

The waiters sing Broadway songs between orders, and your kid will stop eating to watch.

Suites with a kitchen and a separate living area, so breakfast can happen in pajamas and you can sit up after the kids are asleep.

Eloise-themed experiences for kids who know the books, and two-room suites so bedtime can happen behind a door.