Book the room by function
A room can photograph beautifully and still make bedtime difficult. Look for enough floor area for an approved sleep space, a place to sit after the baby is asleep, controllable light, and a bathroom that can be used without illuminating the whole room. A suite is valuable when the separation changes the household's ability to rest—not simply because it is larger.
Treat a crib as a request until confirmed
Major hotel systems allow guests to request a crib or play yard, but individual-property supply and fees can vary. Marriott, for example, describes these items as subject to availability. Contact the property, ask what product is provided, and decide whether bringing a familiar approved sleep space is the safer plan.
Keep the sleep standard the same
The CPSC recommends a firm, flat sleep surface in a product intended for infant sleep, with only a fitted sheet. Inspect a hotel-provided crib or play yard for damage, missing parts, added padding, and recall concerns before use. A vacation does not make an improvised sleep product suitable.
Ask the feeding questions precisely
If milk or other temperature-sensitive supplies need refrigeration, ask whether the room has a true refrigerator rather than a minibar cooler and whether a separate refrigerator can be requested. The CDC recommends contacting the lodging in advance when refrigerator access is needed for expressed milk.
Compare the full family rate
Include parking, breakfast you will actually eat, refrigerator or rollaway fees, cancellation flexibility, and the cost of a room layout that works. A higher room category can be the better value when it replaces meals out, lost sleep, or another booking—but count those benefits conservatively.