As Australian families look for ways to escape the winter chill, Sofitel has highlighted eight family-friendly destinations across Europe, Asia, the Pacific, North America and Australia, showing how luxury hotels are adapting to multigenerational travel.
The collection ranges from no-flight city breaks in Sydney to tropical escapes in Fiji, Bali and Thailand, as well as culture-led stays in Paris, Munich and Montréal. Across participating properties, Sofitel is emphasising practical family features such as interconnecting rooms, family suites, children’s menus, babysitting services, kids’ activities and its Le Petit Prince-inspired family program. At selected hotels, families can also access 50 per cent off a second room for children.
In France, Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra places families in the heart of the Right Bank, close to the Palais Garnier, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and the Eiffel Tower. The hotel offers family suites and a daily French Gourmet Goûter from 3pm to 6pm, giving families a refined base between sightseeing, pâtisserie stops and outings to the Jardin d’Acclimatation.
In Germany, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost offers a city stay inside the former Bayerpost building. The property is suited to families exploring Marienplatz, the old city and the Deutsches Museum, with duplex Junior Suites providing additional space. Younger guests receive Le Petit Prince welcome gifts.
For a North American option, Sofitel Montréal Golden Mile combines French influence with access to family attractions such as the Biodôme, Ecomuseum Zoo and the city’s food scene. At RENOIR and through room service, children can order from a dedicated menu featuring dishes such as crudités, pasta with tomato sauce, roasted Canadian salmon and homemade ice cream.
In Thailand, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is positioning itself as a family city retreat. Its 42-square-metre Family Room includes a king bed and bunk beds for two children, while the hotel also offers a refurbished pool and the Family Getaway by Le Petit Prince, incorporating a children’s menu, pool time, cooking class and spa experiences. The property is connected by skywalk to BTS Asoke, MRT Sukhumvit and Terminal 21.
In the Middle East, Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort offers beach access on the Arabian Gulf and family facilities including a Splash and Slide Zone with water jets and mini slides. The resort is being promoted for families wanting warmer weather and a quieter coastal break.
Bali remains a strong choice for Australian families, and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort combines beach access with children’s activities inspired by Balinese traditions. Its Le Petit Prince program includes welcome gifts, explorer maps and activities for children aged four to 12. Nearby attractions include Nusa Dua Beach, Deluang Sari Sea Turtle Conservation and Bali’s waterparks.
For a short-haul island escape, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island offers dedicated Family Rooms and Family Suites with separate children’s bunk rooms. The resort’s Niu Beach Club for Kids includes a zip line, splash areas, climbing wall and interactive play zones, while parents can use the spa or adults-only Waitui Beach Club. The resort also features what Sofitel describes as the largest lagoon-style pool in the Pacific.
Closer to home, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour gives Australian families a city-based winter break without international travel. The hotel is near SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds, the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Square and the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Families can use the Sofitel Family Offer for 50 per cent off a second adjoining room, dine at Atelier by Sofitel and use the rooftop infinity pool.
This selection reflects a broader shift in luxury family travel, where parents are seeking hotels that offer space, convenience and child-friendly experiences without giving up design, dining or adult-focused amenities. Sofitel’s eight-property selection shows the brand leaning into that demand, from European cultural capitals to Pacific resort destinations and a Sydney staycation option.
