A Super Kid-Friendly Staycation for Your Little Explorers

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My kid went WILD as soon as she walked in the room.

Let me rewind a second. My husband booked us a staycation at the Sofitel Beijing Central and upon hearing that we'd be bringing our almost 3-year-old little girl with us, they upgraded us to their Octonaut-themed room that's filled with kid-friendly amenities.

My daughter has two favorite shows – Paw Patrol and Octonauts. To her, Captain Barnacles, Peso, Kwazii, and the rest of the team aren't just characters, they're her friends. So when she walked into the room and saw Octonaut decor everywhere and stuffed Peso and Kwazii that were bigger than she was, her small face lit up with excitement!

The Octonauts are practically friends!

Beijing residents who've been here for a number of years will remember the Sofitel Beijing Central as the W Hotel – what was once the city's party hotel. But, like us, the hotel matured, and instead of catering to the 20-year-olds, they now cater to those same former 20-year-olds who now have families and small kids of their own, but who still love to have fun! I remember the hotel parties we used to have here when it was the W. That same level of excitement still resonates today, but instead of champagne and caviar, we've got juice and wine, desserts, and lots of giggles in the Octo-fort!

It's like having a sleepover with all the Octonaut friends in giant soft toy form!

Aside from gigantic Octonaut characters, tent, and Octo-themed decor everywhere, there's plenty to enjoy for the parents as well. For example, the bed...  I had the hardest time summoning up the willpower to leave the incredibly comfortable bed! Not only are there memory foam pillows waiting for you to sink into, it comes with a remote that lets you adjust the comfort level and even angles. Needless to say, I spend a decent amount of time adjusting myself up and down on the big comfy bed.

The incredibly comfy bed even has a remote control!

Bathtime was made extra special with the gigantic round tub that overlooks the city, along with Octonaut toiletries and even Captain Barnacles slippers.

Octonaut-themed toiletries to encourage the kids to enjoy bath time!

The pool and gym at Sofitel Beijing Central are also a not-to-miss feature of the hotel. Fitness enthusiasts will be thrilled to find well-maintained workout facilities while the kids splish and splash in the pool.

For breakfast the next morning, they've got everything from Western classics to a small room that's just for local Beijing snacks. As a bonus, they've even got a kid's play area right outside that's perfect for young children to hang out at while the adults enjoy a slow morning.

To find out more about the Octonaut staycation at Sofitel Beijing Central, get in touch via email at [e-mail]

Find it:

Sofitel Beijing Central 

2 Jianguomen South Avenue, Chaoyang District
Tel: [phone]

Images: Mina Yan

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