It is becoming easier to find dog friendly
/ pet friendly hotels and condos, as more and
more lodging facilities are realizing that people like to
travel with their dogs and other pets, and need pet friendly
accommodations.
Traveling With Dogs
People like to have the option of traveling with their
dog. A recent study found that people often feel guilty for leaving their
dog behind when they travel. According to “Dogs and Travel,”
conducted by Lieberman Research Worldwide for Starwood Hotels & Resorts,
found in a telephone survey of 400 dog owners that:
- 43% say their dog definitely seems sad when they travel
- 43% feel guilty about leaving their dog behind
- 23% said their pooch gets mad at them when they leave
- 78% of dog owners consider their dog an “equal member”
of the family and that dogs enjoy their holidays as much as
their people do.
- 37% would definitely take their dogs on more trips if they
knew more hotels accepted dogs
- 75% said they would more loyal to a hotel chain that accepted
dogs, even when they weren't traveling with their pet.
- 94% of dog owners said they ask how their dog is doing when
they phone home
- 65% have brought a gift home for their dog
- 49% think about their dog “very often” when they’re
away
- 26% of owners who call home actually talk to their dogs
on the phone.
Great News! There is a terrific web site that
will help you find pet-friendly accommodations throughout the U.S.
and abroad. So now you don't have to feel guilty about leaving your dog
behind when you travel! The site is DogFriendlyDirectory.com.
It is a great source of free information for pet-owners in the US and
overseas looking for high quality, pet-friendly accommodations. We highly
recommend you check it out. We are sure you will find it a valuable resource,
as we do.
We have also compiled a list of pet friendly
hotels & hotel chains. Although some
hotels may be listed as having pet friendly accommodations,
be sure to check with the individual hotel regarding
their exact policy toward pets. While many or most of the
hotels may be dog friendly, there may also be specific properties
that do not offer pet friendly accommodations.
Baymont Inn & Suites
Candlewood Suites
Howard Johnson
Holiday Inn
Innworks
Kimpton Hotel Group - ultimate
dog friendly hotels with pet amenities and pet friendly
packages
