Ciragan Palace Istanbul Royal Treatment for Pint-Sized Pashas

  • March 19, 2009
Ciragan Palace Istanbul Royal Treatment for Pint-Sized Pashas
The fun begins the moment children arrive at the hotel's front desk, where they (or Mom and Dad) complete a specially created registration form asking about their interests and expectations. Each child is presented with a backpack that contains the "Kids'tanbul" brochure, a coloring book and pens.

The "Kids'tanbul" brochure is a pint-sized city guide that includes information about museums, toy stores, game parks, bakeries and a litany of child-friendly activities and sites in Istanbul.

Before kids head off to their rooms, staff members place Sultans' crowns on their heads, and take their photographs. The resulting picture, elegantly framed, is presented to each child at check-out, complete with the rubric, "When I was a prince/princess at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski."

When they enter their rooms, a variety of treats await: bathrobes and slippers designed to fit the smallest guests, tear-free bath products, a teddy bear on the bed, and delicious snacks, chocolates, macaroons and milk.

Children also receive special treatment at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski restaurants, where special kids' menus are de rigueur. All meals are free for children under the age of 6, and there is a 50% discount for children between 6 and 12 years of age.

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