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27.07.2023 - 18:02 / smartertravel.com / Will Love
Forget dog sitters and kennels—it’s now easier than ever to bring your furry friend with you when you travel. Thanks to the rise of pet-friendly hotels, you can afford a room both you and your dog will love.
Best Pet-Friendly HotelsThe experts at the dog-friendly hotel engine BringFido highlighted these 11 options as some of the best, from chains to locally run boutique pet hotels.
Kimpton HotelsVacationing with even a large pet doesn’t have to be pricey: Many hotels will let your dog stay for free. Kimpton has been among the roster of pet-friendly hotels since it was founded in the 1980s, and provides necessities like dog beds, food, water bowls, toys, and waste bags, all free for dogs of any size. Guest perks like the daily wine social hour also welcome pets. Some properties even have their own resident pooch, dubbed “Director of Pet Relations,” whom you can meet in the lobby and during wine hour.
Red Roof InnNot only will you avoid a pet fee at Red Roof Inns, but these pet-friendly hotels will reward you with a 10 percent discount for bringing one along. Being a dog parent is a lot of work, but Red Roof’s 500 pet-friendly hotels across the U.S. are an easy, money-saving option for frequent travelers with dogs. Find them all across the U.S. plus a few bonus spots in Asia and South America.
Related: 9 Pet-Friendly Hotel Chains The Jefferson Hotel: Richmond, VirginiaWho says pet-friendly hotels don’t have style? A historic beaux-arts option just outside of Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond is ideal for pet owners who want to stay outside the cramped city. For $50 per pet, you’ll get bedding and treats, and the hotel has its own resident rescue dog you can make friends with.
The Surrey Hotel: New York CityTreat yourself and your canine travel companion to a city getaway with all the amenities at the luxe Surrey Hotel. Its Upper East Side location adjacent to Central Park means you and your dog will have plenty of room to walk and play, and guests at this pet hotel get 15 percent off at the nearby Canine Styles dog grooming salon. All pets at the Surrey receive a dog bed, food, and a water bowl. But, like most things in New York City, this pet getaway will cost you: The Surrey charges $150 to cover up to two pets of any size. Get your money’s worth by asking the staff for pet-friendly restaurants, parks, and museum recommendations, like the 19th-century dog portraits at the William Secord Gallery.
Related: How to Travel with Your Dog: 8 Hotel Tips and Tricks La Quinta Inns & SuitesLa Quinta Inns & Suites never impose fees or deposits for bringing pets, and the chain’s affordable pet-friendly properties are in hundreds of locales across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Breakfast is
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