Son (2.5yrs) Invited To Paris with Mother!!??

[SKLily]

My mother is staying in a Duplex suite in the Shangri La, Paris. My son is 2.5 and loves his Grandmother, I trust her fully, but is this trip too much for a toddler? Will the staff at the hotel be patient enough? Thoughts

My mother has some extra help with her so it's not a worry. Plus, I didn't imply my son would be trouble for the staff, just some hotels are less child friendly so I was wondering if anyone could share their child's experience with Shangri La Hotels?

Good hotels are usually fine. The Ritz in London used to do special weekends for children. They'll have everything your mother will need, cot/sides for bed and he'll probably get a special teddy & dressing gown. Your mother could easily have her own 2 ½ year old, if she's offered accept.

They have a "seek and find" family special offer on at the mo, seem child friendly enough to me (and it's a total bargain - I assume that's why your mums taking him!)

twirly I assume so then although I haven't looked into it myself.

You say how much you want rest so why even question this? Does it matter if he can "appreciate Paris?" Loads of kids go on holiday young, just because they don't remember it doesn't mean it's not good for them. Bit of new enrichment, new things to see, people to meet, food to eat. And you can time out other than baby duties and hopefully get a private doctor appointment

Fig I totally agree, but I only know what he is like traveling with me. I'm worried he isn't ready to go overseas with someone else? It's hard to gauge the situation... At least it's nearby so I can get an emergency ticket home if he needs it

LOL

Well tell your mum what he's like and how bad it can be then let her decide if she still wants to. If she does then that's that. How are they travelling there?

We were there last year with out three children who were 10, 5 and 2. We all had an amazing time. However, my son who is the youngest needed a buggy despite not using one at home and napped alot.

We also went to Disney, which you can't really go to Paris with children and not do.

Personally I couldnt have my son away for four/five ways. Hes three next week and last time he stayed away, a few weeks ago. He was asking my sister in law to come home in the middle of the night. He however, is use to spending all his time with me mostly always as I'm a stay at mum and he doesn't start nursery for two weeks. Hes my wee buddy and has always been with myself or my husband if the others been away.

Exas Thanks for a genuinely helpful response. As a SAHM I'm always with him although he did start nursery. He doesn't seem to have and issues but I think the routine is one where he feels safe and knows he sees me after nursery. I might let him stay with his other Granny for a weekend beforehand and see how he gets on!

'Anyone else's experiences with children at the Shangri-La in Paris'

Sorry OP, can't help you there.
But please don't stop posting, I love your threads!

We took ds to Paris when he was 2 and we had a great time - loads of stuff to do with kids and he remembered loads when we went back two years later. As long as he knows your mum well enough then can't see an issue

Not quite sure why you are worried about the hotel/staff - it's your mums responsibility to ensure he behaves appropriately in communal areas and doesn't trash the room!

For a more low-key experience, my toddler prefers the George V. He finds the Shangri-La a little nouveau riche. Hope that helps.

What do you think your DS will get out of a trip to Paris ?