Questions to Ask Before Booking a Pet-Friendly Hotel
A two-minute call or email before booking saves most check-in headaches.
A two-minute call or email before booking saves most check-in headaches. Run through these with the property.
Fees and limits
- What is the pet fee, and is it per pet or per room, per night or per stay?
- Is there a weight limit or any breed restriction?
- How many pets are allowed in a room?
- Is there a refundable deposit?
The stay
- Can my pet be left in the room unattended, and must it be crated?
- Is there a designated relief area or a park within walking distance?
- Are pets allowed in common areas like the lobby, patio, or restaurant?
- Can I get a ground-floor or low-floor room near an exit?
Confirm
- Get the policy and fee in writing, and keep the confirmation
Pet policies change and vary by location; confirm current details directly with the hotel before booking.
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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
Ask what the pet fee is and whether it is per pet or per room, per night or per stay, whether there is a weight limit or breed restriction, how many pets are allowed in a room, and whether there is a refundable deposit.
Ask whether your pet can be left in the room unattended and must be crated, whether there is a designated relief area or nearby park, whether pets are allowed in common areas like the lobby or restaurant, and whether you can get a ground-floor or low-floor room near an exit.
Yes. Get the policy and fee in writing and keep the confirmation, since pet policies change and vary by location.
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