Dog
Friendly Hotels
Traveling is a wonderful way of clearing the mind and
enriching the soul, and there is nothing better than bringing your best
friend along for the journey.
Hotel chains are starting to see the growing demand for Pet hotel, as traveling dog owners have sought these features
while planning their trips. Dog friendly hotels offer dog owners a
greater peace of mind compared to the reluctant relinquishment of their
beloved pet at the kennel.
There is now a fleet of dog friendly hotels across the
country, including major chains like Best Western, Holiday Inn, Motel
6, Red Roof Inn, and Sheraton/Westin. Best Western is by far the most
accommodating hotel for animals, boasting over 1,000 pet friendly
hotels throughout all fifty states. Motel 6 is also quite accommodating
with about 800 dog friendly locations.
Smaller hotel chains are also following the trend with their
own squad of dog friendly hotels. You can find local directory listings
for these on sites like DogFriendlyHotels.org and DogFriendly.com.
Note well that smaller hotels are more susceptible to pet policy
changes and calling them in advance is advised.
Then of course are the hotels that are specifically catered
to
pets, with dogs being their main clientele. These lavish animal
accommodations are a spectacle to be sure, and the local park pales in
comparison to the acres of land available at some pet resorts.
One such
animal wonderland is Paws Inn in Iowa, which spans 5 acres and features
an ever-growing dog park. The hotel itself is equipped with an in-floor
heating system and is thoroughly ventilated with the high tech
“Life Breath” system.