Stays in Brantford

Home2 Suites by Hilton Brantford gives families real room to live: every unit has a kitchen and a sofa bed, so children can sleep apart from parents and meals are easy to prepare. The saltwater indoor pool is the obvious draw for kids, and the continental buffet breakfast covers mornings. In the evening, the outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities make a relaxed alternative to eating out. The hotel is pet-friendly, which I would note for families travelling with a dog.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford is a 3-star hotel rated 8.7 across 548 reviews, and its soundproofed rooms are a real plus for families with young sleepers. The indoor swimming pool keeps children busy, the terrace offers some fresh air, and parents can use the fitness centre. Rooms are air-conditioned with city views and private bathrooms. Pets are welcome and parking is free, so a car-based family trip is simple. I would book it as a calm, reliable Brantford base.

Hampton Inn & Suites Brantford has family rooms and spacious, air-conditioned layouts, which helps when several people share a room. The indoor pool keeps children busy, and a garden with an outdoor fireplace gives parents a calm spot on cool evenings. An on-site restaurant covers dinner, and pets are accepted. I would choose it for families who want more space and a pool in Brantford, with the dog along for the trip.

The Brant Inn in Brantford suits families who want a simple, practical room: ground-floor units make unloading the car and moving strollers easy, and every room has a microwave for warming milk or leftovers. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, a TV and garden views, and WiFi is free. Pets are welcome, so the family dog can come. It is rated 8.2 across 42 reviews. I would book it for a short, low-key family stay near Brantford's local museums.

Pet-friendly rooms and free wireless internet keep the Comfort Inn Brantford simple for a family travelling with a dog. The hotel is just off Highway 403, close to downtown Brantford and the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, which can fill an afternoon for sporty children. Symposium Café is attached, so a meal needs no drive. No pool is listed, so plan activities outside the hotel.

Sitting just off Highway 403, this Best Western makes arrival easy for families driving through southern Ontario, and the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna give children and parents an evening activity after the road. An on-site restaurant and bar avoid a search for dinner, and pets are welcome. The large meeting and banquet spaces mean weekends can bring wedding or event guests. I would book it as a practical stopover with a pool.

Days Inn by Wyndham Brantford sits off Highway 403, an easy stop for a family on the road. Rooms have a microwave and a fridge for snacks, the daily breakfast is free, and Crabby Joe's Bar and Grill and William's Fresh Café on site keep meals simple. Lynden Park Mall is 800 metres away, and the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is a short drive for young hockey fans. The 7.0 score from 410 reviews is middling, so I see it as a practical stop.