How to Find Welcoming Hotels That Allow Pets

Looking to take your pet with you on vacation? Good for you! Don’t let others dissuade you; taking your pet with you when traveling can be less stressful, more affordable, and overall much more pleasant than leaving your dog or cat with a sitter or in a kennel. So why not take your pet with you? Start by finding hotels that allow pets.

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While many people have success with hiring a pet sitter, leaving the dog or cat with friends, or dropping them off at a kennel, it’s not for everyone. Animals, like people, are varied in their temperaments. Some are highly adaptable and easy-going; these pets have no trouble adjusting to someone else taking care of them for a while.

Other animals are more sensitive. They can become anxious and hostile to new people, and the stress can cause them to act out in unusual ways. Your animals may not like pet sitters or kennels, and leaving them alone for large amounts of time could cause serious depression. Not to mention, hiring animal caregivers and kennels can cost a pretty penny.

Hotels that allow animals are far more common than one might think. If you’re tired of shelling out a couple hundred dollars every time you are called away for business or family gatherings, taking your furry companion with you can save you quite a bit of money.

Ready to get started? Here are all the things you need to know about hotels that allow animals.

Each hotel chain’s policies are different. The first thing to think about it your pet’s size and weight. Some hotels will have a weight limit: if you have a larger dog weighing more than forty pounds, some chains may be off limits to you. Is it important that your pet be allowed to stay in your room? Most smaller dogs are allowed to do this, as long as you check in with a crate. Some will require your animal to be crated overnight in a different part of the hotel.

Consider what is important to you, and choose your hotel based on that criteria.

Hotels that allow pets will require an additional fee to house your animal. Usually it is around one hundred dollars – far cheaper than a few nights at a good boarding kennel! Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to check out different hotel chains at your destination. To save you time, check our listings page. It has local and national chains, as well as their policies and links to their websites. Finally, try to choose a hotel that is within walking distance of a park, veterinary center or doggie day care center. This is will be handy in the event of emergencies, or plans which necessitate your pet being entertained elsewhere for a few hours. Ready to book your trip? Head over to the listings page now and find your hotels!