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6 Hotels Going All Out for Mother’s Day

by Kimberly Inlander

May 1, 2023

© New York Marriott Marquis

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If family travel is coinciding with Mother’s Day this year, check out these six hotels celebrating Mother’s Day in style.

 

New York Marriott Marquis

Unlimited brunch favorites will be served at the hotel’s Broadway Lounge on May 14, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. At Bloom Bar, create your own bouquet of fresh flowers and snap a photo with mom at the flower wall. Add on the VIM (Very Important Mom) package to enjoy a guaranteed window seat at Broadway Lounge and a personalized message for mom on the Marquis’ 50-inch indoor billboard.

 

© Fairmont Empress

Fairmont Empress

Tea and brunch offerings await at Fairmont Empress. During afternoon tea, enjoy a three-tiered selection of sweet and savory bites. An elevated buffet brunch will be held in the Crystal Ballroom, with a complimentary photo booth in the flower-filled Palm Court.

 

© The Joule

The Joule

This one is for moms who love to shop! Nearby Neiman Marcus’s flagship, shop till you drop there or at other shopping areas in the area like Galleria Dallas. After shopping, return to the hotel’s 160 guestrooms with a minibar, high-speed WiFi, flat-screen HDTV, spa amenities, rainfall shower, two restaurants and much, much more.

 

Blue Bar

© The Algonquin Hotel

The Algonquin Hotel

Is mom a literature buff? New York City’s Algonquin boasts a plethora of literary artifacts and a book-inspired menu at on-site Blue Bar & Restaurant.

 

© Hotel Vermont

Hotel Vermont

With a number of offers to elevate mom’s getaway, Hotel Vermont allows the family to reconnect with nature, from hiking and biking trails to nearby cideries and wineries. Complimentary bike rentals are available in the hotel lobby.

 

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© Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

Newport, Rhode Island’s, Hotel Viking hosts a Cocktail Club to celebrate moms and woman master distillers. At $55 per ticket, guests learn about spirits and cocktail preparations, as well as tastings, a signature cocktail and canapes. With the purchase of a ticket, the hotel stay is only $99.

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