thanks everyone so much for the helpful replies.

I thought I had read that valet parking was mandatory there, but I will check into self parking.

I love the reply about the "death stare" I TOTALLY know what you are talking about and have begun to prep my kids by showing them pics. of the hotel and saying "look how pretty this is" and we will have to wear "handsome clothes" (as my son calls them) and really be good when we are there. I hope this helps them understand. But really they are well behaved kids (me- bragging, sorry), otherwise we wouldn't dare take on such a trip! ha!

thanks again. If I have any more questions I will post again. You all are WAY nicer than many forums I have posted on before.