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If you’re traveling with the family dog or cat, you need to be on the lookout for pet-friendly hotels that will accommodate your furry companion. But what does it mean when a hotel advertises itself as pet-friendly? While they are more likely to accommodate your four-legged family members than other hotels, you should still get acquainted with their policies before booking a room.

Criteria That Make a Hotel Pet-Friendly

Allowed Within Limits

Pet-Friendly HotelSimply put, a pet-friendly hotel has policies that allow you to bring pets, but only under specific conditions. One of the most common restrictions is the type of animals allowed. Many hotels only allow small dogs—no large ones or other types of animals. They may also have restrictions on the number of pets per room, which rooms you can book, where in the hotel your pets are allowed, and whether pets may be left unattended.

In many cases, accommodations for your pet will cost an additional fee. Check the details of these policies before planning your vacation. Otherwise, you may be left without accommodations for your animal companions.

Subject to Changes

Even if you’ve stayed at a pet-friendly hotel in the past, it’s worth checking their rules every time you book a room. New management or other circumstances may lead to changes in an establishment’s pet policies. A hotel that once welcomed your dog or cat may now require you to leave them at home.

Not Just Hotels

Because it can be difficult to find a hotel that accepts animals, you may need to be flexible if traveling with pets is important to you. In addition to searching “hotels near me,” look at cottages and bed and breakfasts, as well as lodging options in a lower or higher price range. When you do find a place that will welcome your pets, be courteous and clean up after your party so the establishment will retain its pet-friendly policies in the future.

Traveling with your beloved dog or cat can be an amazing experience, but to make it work, you need to find a hotel that’s open to pets. Familiarize yourself with their policies before you make arrangements so the trip will go smoothly for you and your furry friend.

 

Quality Inn in New Columbia, PA, is conveniently located near both RT 15 and the I-80. In addition to offering affordable rates and amenities, they are a pet-friendly hotel, so you can bring your family pup along for the trip. To book a room, call them today at (570) 568-8000 or book accommodations online.

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