Going on vacation with your family and friends is great, but when you can also bring your pet along, it makes the time away from home much more memorable. However, it is important that you find the right hotel accommodations that are pet-friendly and welcome your dog or cat, which more hotels are being open to in today's hospitality market. Here are some tips you can follow to make a hotel selection that will allow for your pet to accompany you and have an enjoyable time.
Check For Fees
When you are searching for the right pet-friendly hotel, the price is going to be a factor in your decision to book the hotel for your trip. You likely have a vacation budget that you need to stick to, and this can affect your selection of hotels. When you are evaluating hotels based on their price per night, be sure you also research any other hotel fees that will be charged with a pet reservation. Hotels can charge additional fees when you bring a pet into the room to cover cleaning or any damage caused by your pet.
Find out if there is an additional pet fee for the room's reservation or if there is a pet deposit. Sometimes the pet deposit is refundable, and other times it is not, so ask about this detail. Then, you might find out that there is an extra charge to the room's rate when you bring a pet, so make sure you ask so you can add this to your cost for the room when evaluating your lodging budget.
Understand the Pet Policies
A hotel that allows pets to stay in the rooms is going to have some regulations and rules about where your pet can go and what they can access. First, find out if there are regulations about your pet staying in the room alone. The hotel may require them to be in a kennel when you leave the room. Also check about where you can take your pet in the hotel, such as the pool, fitness room, or if they can come with you to eat breakfast in the morning.
Most pet-friendly hotels will provide a pet-friendly outdoor area where you can take them on a walk to get exercise and to play. You may want to check if there is a pet playground nearby where they can run around off their leash. You may also want to make sure there is an outdoor pathway or grassy area for them to go potty, as most dogs prefer to not do their business on a concrete or asphalt surface.
Contact a pet-friendly hotel near your vacation destination to learn more.
