They’re loyal and love you unconditionally, yet you have to leave them with a sitter when you go on vacation. Or do you? Your pet is a cherished companion and an important part of your family. Why not take them with you?
In recent years, many hotels have established pet-friendly policies and are now not only allowing pets, they’re welcoming them with pet programs, amenities and open, er… paws.
Here are some hotels around the United States where pets, mostly dogs and some cats, are welcome to stay with you on your visit.
PET-FRIENDLY HOTEL CHAINS:
Drury Hotels
Pet Policy: Drury has over 130 pet friendly hotels in 20 states. At Drury Hotels, the extras aren’t extra! Book at Drury, and there’s no charge for your pet.
Kimpton Hotels
The Kimpton Hotels group is very pet friendly and has many hotels around the U.S. and abroad. For more information, call: 1-800-KIMPTON.
Pet Policy: Our pet policy is simple. We welcome any pet, regardless of size, weight, or breed for zero fees or deposits at every Kimpton Hotel.
Pet Amenities and Services: It’s perpetual indulgence at Kimpton Hotels. We provide amenities and services to make our pet guests as comfortable and happy as their moms and dads. Just say fetch and we’re on it. Beds, bowls, toys, treats, and love provided free of charge.
Cozy pet beds for loan
Food and water bowls
Fresh water and snacks in the lobby
Personal greeting from management
Concierge list of local pet-friendly attractions and businesses
Director of Pet Relations at select locations to greet you with an enthusiastic wag
Sad you left your pet at home? Guppy Love to the rescue. We’ll deliver a pet goldfish to your room to keep you company for the duration of your stay.
La Quinta Inns & Suites
Pet Policy – At La Quinta Inns & Suites, your pets are always welcome ! There are no deposits or fees. Up to two domestic pets (cats or dogs) per room. When you check in, please let the front desk staff know you’ll (Read more…)
Pet Policy: At La Quinta Inns & Suites, your pets are always welcome! There are no deposits or fees. Up to two domestic pets (cats or dogs) per room. When you check in, please let the front desk staff know you’ll have a pet in your room.
MOTEL 6
Pet Policy: At Motel 6, well-behaved pets and service animals always stay free.
Red Roof Inn
Pet Policy: Red Roof Inn welcomes your pet at over 435 pet friendly hotels. At Red Roof Inn – you stay happy, pets stay FREE!
OTHER PET-FRIENDLY HOTELS:
Aloft Austin at The Domain
11601 Domain Drive, Austin, TX
Pet Policy: Animals R Family, too! That’s why Aloft welcomes dogs up to 40 pounds and there is no pet fee. The pet friendly ARF program offers a special bed, bowl, and a doggie bag of woof-alicious treats and toys, all complimentary to use during your stay. Please make sure they’re on their best behavior so you are not charged extra for housekeeping! If your dog weighs more than 40 pounds or you are traveling with more than 1 dog, please contact the hotel directly to discuss a waiver.
The Driskill
604 Brazos Street, Austin, TX
Pet Policy: The pet-friendly Driskill Hotel offers pampered pets a specially designed pet bed complete with The Driskill Hotel logo, doggie treats, chew toy and food and water bowls. Maximum weight is 35lbs.
Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
3555 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV
Pet Policy: Flamingo Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet for traveling dogs, with the launch of “PetStay,” the resort’s new dog-friendly hotel program. Guests participating in the PetStay program are greeted by several canine-friendly in-room amenities including a mat, food and water dishes, disposable waste bags and dog treats. Flamingo Las Vegas features a designated PetStay area within the hotel, equipped with welcome packets that direct guests to outdoor relief areas and dog walking routes as well as specialty room service menus.
Additional information about dog-friendly items for purchase and nearby dog services (such as grooming, walking and veterinary care) is available upon check-in at each of the participating resorts.
Flamingo Las Vegas has the following pet policy: Dogs are the only animals allowed under the PetStay program. Dogs staying at Flamingo Las Vegas must weigh 50 pounds or less each and be present at the time of check-in. Up to 2 dogs per room are allowed. Dogs are permitted to walk through designated common areas while on a leash and accompanied by the owner. Check in time for PetStay rooms is 4pm.
Dog owners must be prepared to accommodate your dogs until your room is ready. Dogs must be in a crate/kennel when left unattended in the room. Dogs must be kenneled or out of the room during housekeeping. (Housekeeping may be scheduled at your convenience, but housekeeping must be allowed to service your guest room at a minimum of every other day.) Kennels are available for rent at many properties.
The hotel front desk may be contacted for crate rental fees and availability. To assure the comfort of all of our guests, dogs which are excessively loud will need to be removed and boarded off property at the owner’s expense. Hotel room rates for owners traveling with a dog are competitively priced at a $50 per night upgrade for designated pet-friendly hotel accommodations at Flamingo Las Vegas.
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA02215
Tel: 617.936.7657
Pet Policy: We understand that your travel plans may often include your dog. HotelCommonwealth is proud to be a pet friendly hotel in Boston, and we provide luxury accommodations to our guests who are traveling with their four legged friends.
Amenities to be enjoyed by your furry companion:
– Restful overnight accommodations in one of our oversized guest rooms
– Complimentary use of pet bowls and a pet bed placed in your room for use throughout your stay
– Pet sitting, pet grooming, pet walking and pet massage services available through our concierge
– A tasty treat upon arrival or return after a walk in Kenmore Square
So that you and your dog have an enjoyable and relaxing stay, and to keep you “out of the doghouse” with other HotelCommonwealth guests, please follow our Pet Friendly hotel guidelines:
Guests are permitted to have one dog per guest room.
• Please call Reservations directly to book a room for you and your pet.
• Dog amenities are available upon request.
• Dogs may not be left in a guest room unattended at any time. Should you require a pet sitter our Concierge would be happy to assist you with advance notice by dialing our Concierge at 617.532.5001.
• Dogs must be well behaved and mild mannered while in the hotel. We reserve the right to require immediate removal of any dog that displays dangerous or unacceptable behavior, including but not limited to biting, excessive barking, evidence of disease, or urination or defecation in public areas. You will be responsible for all charges relating to the removal of your pet including transportation and kennel charges.
• Guests will be responsible for any damage caused to the room by their pets. This includes, but is not limited to scratches, broken furniture, and carpet damage.
A $125 deep cleaning charge for your stay will be posted to your account upon check in.
HotelCommonwealth reserves the right to ask you to change rooms or vacate the hotel should the behavior of your dog cause a disturbance to other guests. We also require that you agree to and understand that any compensation, financial or otherwise, issued to another guest who may have been disturbed by your dog during their stay, will be added to your account to be paid in full at check out.
You must provide us with a contact telephone number so that we may contact you at any time during your stay.
*The $125 deep cleaning charge does not apply to service dogs.
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Hotel Diva
440 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-202-8500
Pet Policy: Fee $50. All sizes and pets welcome.
Pet Amenities: Every Doggie is a Diva Package includes: deluxe overnight accommodations, a super-soft sheep skin throw rug for a luxurious nights sleep, a personalized 8Sexy Diva dog tag, a Petco amenity box filled with a red paw print bandana, dog biscuits, and treats
Hotel Metropolis
25 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-775-4600
Pet Policy: Fee $50. All sizes and pets welcome.
Pet Amenities: Every Doggie is a Diva Package includes: deluxe overnight accommodations, a super-soft sheep skin throw rug for a luxurious nights sleep, a personalized 8Sexy Diva dog tag, a Petco amenity box filled with a red paw print bandana, dog biscuits, and treats
Hotel Union Square
114 Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-397-3000
Pet Policy: Fee: $50. All sizes and pets welcome.
Pet Amenities: Every Doggie is a Diva Package includes: deluxe overnight accommodations, a super-soft sheep skin throw rug for a luxurious nights sleep, a personalized 8Sexy Diva dog tag, a Petco amenity box filled with a red paw print bandana, dog biscuits, and treats
Kensington Park Hotel
450 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-788-6400
Pet Policy: Fee $50. All sizes and pets welcome.
Pet Amenities: Every Doggie is a Diva Package includes: deluxe overnight accommodations, a super-soft sheep skin throw rug for a luxurious nights sleep, a personalized 8Sexy Diva dog tag, a Petco amenity box filled with a red paw print bandana, dog biscuits, and treats
Marina Motel
2576 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-921-9406
Pet Policy: Fee $10 per night per dog/two dog max. All size dogs, only. Selected rooms only. Do not leave dogs unattended in rooms unless crated.
Pet Amenities: Off-leash beach and park nearby. Dog friendly outdoor cafes and restaurants one block away. Doggie day care available. Kitchens available.
Mountain Lodge Telluride
457 Mountain Village Boulevard, Telluride, CO
Pet Policy: Mountain Lodge at Telluride is a Pet friendly resort and we encourage you to bring your pet on vacation with you. There is a non-refundable $50.00 pet fee per day up to a maximum of $150.00.
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
905 Country Club Road, Ojai, CA 93023
Reservations (855) 591-1802
Pet Policy: We welcome your pup as a distinguished guest and pampering awaits them as well. Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is proud to be a pet-friendly hotel in Southern California. Our doggie room service is strictly five-diamond and includes: a gourmet pet menu, your pet’s name on the outside of the room, plenty of dog friendly areas to be walked and exercised, and a special turndown service every evening.
To preserve the experience of all our guests, a certain number of pets are welcomed daily to the resort. When booking your guestroom, please let us know if you wish to bring your pet as certain rooms and fees apply per our canine-friendly policy. $150 for the first dog, $50 for the second dog with a 2 dog maximum per room.
Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast
923 Piedmont Ave Ne
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-881-0722
Pet Policy: Fee: $150. All size dogs welcome. Must be on-leash at all times. Do not leave pets unattended in rooms. Pet Amenities – Travel light: we’ll provide dog bed, food, and water bowls, as well as fresh-baked dog biscuits. Just three blocks from PiedmontPark, a wonderful Frederick Law Olmstead designed green space with its own DogPark!
St. Regis Los Angeles
2055 Ave. Of The Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90065
310-277-6111
Pet Policy: No fee. All size dogs and cats only.
Pet Amenities: Barking Breakfast, Dog Day afternoon snacks, Paw-fect Spa Day (fees)
Taj Boston
15 Arlington Street
Boston, MA, 02116
877-411-3436
Pet Policy: Taj Boston welcomes multiple pets, of any size, for no additional fee. Pet waiver signature at check-in.
Pet Friendly Program: The hotel welcomes four-legged friends year-round, accommodating up to two pets per room with pet beds and food & water bowls.
Taj Boston welcomes dogs up to 80lbs, accommodating up to two pets per room with pet beds and food & water bowls. Located steps away from the PublicGarden, guests have the ease of taking their dog for a stroll throughout the beautiful grounds. Upon entering & exiting the hotel, doormen will always have a complimentary treat waiting for your pooch!
W Los Angeles Westwood
930 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024
877-577-5760
Pet Policy: P.A.W. program. Pet Fee is $25 plus a non-refundable $100 cleaning fee. Only one pet up to 40lbs per room. Welcome pack for dog or cat w/ Pet toy, Pet treat, W Hotels pet tag, and clean-up bags.
The Westin Los Angeles Airport
5400 West Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
877-577-5760 / 310-216-5858
Pet Policy: No fees! Guests traveling with cats and dogs 80 pounds or less will receive a warm welcome. Without additional fees, dogs will be provided a Westin Heavenly Dog Bed if desired, along with a welcome kit that provides information and supplies. No other pets are permitted. Pet Policy – Dogs up to 40 pounds are allowed in guest rooms. Without additional fees, dogs will be provided a Westin Heavenly Dog Bed if desired, along with a welcome kit that provides information and supplies. No other pets are permitted. The hotel reserves the right to charge for additional cleaning or damage caused by the dog.
Westin is happy to supply dog bed and food bowls.
The Westin Pasadena
191 N. Los Robles Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 91101
626-792-2727
Pet Policy: No fees! Guests traveling with cats and dogs 80 pounds or less will receive a warm welcome.
Pet Amenities: Welcome kit, custom bed, food and water bowls, special treats, and other special pet services
Be Prepared:
– When you make your reservation, be sure to let the hotel know you will be bringing a pet.
– Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date and bring your pet’s health certificate with you to the hotel. They may ask for it.
– Be sure to pack enough food for the number of days you’ll be away. Even if the hotel says it supplies pet food, your pet may prefer the food he’s used to.
– When you arrive, find out from the hotel concierge where the nearest green space is for your pet to relieve himself.
– Bring your pet’s favorite toy or blanket with you, so he settles into the new location more easily. And give him lots of affection.
– Be sure to bring your pet’s leash. Even pet-friendly hotels will require that your pet be on a leash whenever you are in public spaces.
– If your pet makes a mess in the room, always clean it up as soon as possible.
– Your pet should always wear a collar with an ID tag on it, just in case he gets loose.
There are so many more pet-friendly hotels that I didn’t list. If you’ve stayed at a hotel with your pet that gave your loved one outstanding service, please let Mia know!
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