Suite Dreams

Gone are the days where location and a comfy bed were coveted accommodation holiday essentials. BRONTE GOSSLING and ANDREW WOODWARD discovers there’s so much more to enjoy in these fantastical family suites.

Rockin’ blocks

The LEGOLAND Hotel, Johor, Malaysia

Located in Johor, Malaysia – just across the causeway from Singapore – is the dream holiday destination of kids and adults alike from all over the world: LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. Here, imaginations can truly run wild as visitors journey through themed lands brimming with over 70 hands-on rides; one moment battling a dragon in the sky, the next, searching for lost treasure at sea. The only way to make your visit even better is with a stay at The LEGOLAND Hotel, within walking distance of the theme park’s front gate. Guests must bravely pass through a dragon-guarded entrance to enter the lobby where a LEGO pirate ship and castle are found. The laugh-out-loud, imaginative fun continues throughout the hotel with its interactive LEGO features, and into the incredible LEGO-themed bedrooms. legoland.com.my​​​

Trojan travels

Le Cheval de Troie, Hotel La Balade des Gnomes, Durbuy, Belgium

Taking inspiration from the classic ancient Greek tale, the Trojan Horse is a two-level suite that includes luxuries that would have been foreign to the likes of Odysseus and Achilles, but that we could certainly get used to. Owner Dominic Noël is more than a one-trick-pony; not only has he designed this wooden escape but he also built it. While its origins lie in a war sometime during the 12th or 11th centuries BC, the mostly wooden decor draws on feudal times to create a Gothic tone. Complete with a bubble bath, shower, bespoke and open TV lounging area, Senseo coffee machine and multiple beds, this fantasy-themed retreat is perfect for families who are looking to escape from everyday life – and everyday travel – in the most imaginative way. labaladedesgnomes.be