Guides to Hotels and Travel With a Dog
Five guides answer the questions dog owners ask before booking a hotel: what pet fees cost, whether a dog can stay alone in the room, how the major chains compare, what to pack for a road trip, and which hotels take dogs over 50 lb. Each opens with a short direct answer.
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Hotel Pet Fees Explained: How Much Do Hotels Charge for Dogs?
How much do hotels charge for dogs? Most US hotels that accept dogs charge a pet fee of roughly $25 to $150 per stay, or $10 to $50 per night. A few chains, including Kimpton, Motel 6 and Red Roof Inn, typically charge $0. The fee is usually paid at the hotel, is rarely refundable, and is separate from the room price.
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Can You Leave a Dog Alone in a Hotel Room? Rules, Risks and How to Do It Well
Can you leave a dog alone in a hotel room? It depends on the hotel. Many US hotels allow a dog to be left alone if it is crated and quiet, some forbid it entirely, and a few allow it freely. Where it is allowed, keep absences to about 4 hours or less, leave a phone number at the front desk and hang the Do Not Disturb sign.
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Dog-Friendly Hotel Chains Compared: Fees, Weight Limits and Rules
Which hotel chains are the most dog-friendly? Kimpton is the most dog-friendly major US chain, with a typical policy of $0 pet fee and no weight limit. Motel 6 and Red Roof Inn also typically charge $0. Best Western and Red Roof typically accept dogs up to 80 lb. Hyatt Place typically charges $75 per stay, and Extended Stay America $25 per pet per day.
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Road Trip With a Dog: The Complete Checklist
What do I need for a road trip with a dog? For a road trip with a dog you need a crash-tested harness or secured crate, vaccination records, ID tags and a microchip with current details, food and water for the whole trip, and pet-friendly hotels booked in advance. Plan a 15-minute stop every 2 to 3 hours, and never leave the dog in a parked car.
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Hotels That Allow Large Dogs: Finding Rooms for Dogs Over 50 lb
Which hotels allow large dogs over 50 lb? Kimpton typically has no weight limit. Best Western and Red Roof Inn typically accept dogs up to 80 lb, and many La Quinta hotels accept up to 75 lb. Motel 6 typically allows about 150 lb combined. Hyatt Place typically stops at 50 lb and Aloft at 40 lb, though both sometimes approve larger dogs on request.
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