Only one thing makes heading out on a road trip better–bringing your beloved pet along! Of course, you’ll need a pet-friendly place to stay along the way. You could just book your same-old, tried-and-true places . . . or, you could make it a true adventure and try something new! Hotels are increasingly welcoming pet guests these days, and there are lots of options to choose from–some of which you may never have heard of!

Here are our four favorite newer pet-friendly hotel chains, chosen for their flexible pet policies, low pet fees, and/or extra amenities.

Canopy by Hilton

Canopy Hotels by Hilton offer the upscale, personalized experience of a boutique hotel, with added local flair that makes each location unique.  Canopy offers plenty of extras that make it a relaxing and luxurious place to stay.  On top of that, the entire Canopy chain is pet friendly, and ready and willing to pamper your pet as much, if not more than you do!  Canopy’s pet fees are non-refundable, but reasonable, as they won’t exceed $50.  Human guests are welcome to bring two pooch travellers with them. If you’re planning to bring a large dog, make sure you secure approval from the hotel ahead of time.  

Canopy’s amazing “Paws in the Neighborhood” pet program offers furry guests a customized welcome kit. Kits include a cinch bag, all-natural treats, a plush toy, doggie waste bags, and a guide to the area’s best dog-friendly shops, parks, and tourist sites. places. The hotel provides a comfy and cozy doggie bed for each pooch, as well as place mats, food and water dishes, and door hangers to let maintenance and other guests know that a “four-legged guest of honor” is in the room.  

SureStay by Best Western

Best Western is well-known for comfort, quality, and value, and its SureStay chain–Best Western’s economy option– is no exception.  SureStay hotels offer great amenities, such as modern, well-appointed guest rooms; delicious complimentary breakfasts; valuable loyalty programs, and pet friendly policies at every location!

When it comes to guests of the furry variety, SureStay rolls out the red carpet.  The chain boasts a low pet fee of $10 per pet, per night for up to two dogs, or two cats.  Each property features an easily-accessible green space behind the hotel where pets can play and go potty.  And, all of SureStay’s pet-friendly guest rooms are on the ground floor, making them convenient for outdoor access, and for loading and unloading pets and pet gear into cars.

My Place Hotels

My Place Hotels are a comfortable, convenient choice for short or extended stays. This rapidly-expanding chain boasts locations across the U.S., and their hotels are commonly located near pet-friendly places to shop, dine, and explore nature.  Every My Place location is very pet-friendly; pet fees start at $10 per night, per pet, hotels accept dogs and cats alike, and two furkids of any breed are allowed to stay with their pet parents.

My Place Hotels also provide easily accessible  outdoor pet space for pets to play, explore, and do their business, and sanitary pet bags are provided for easy clean-up.

Even Hotels

Even Hotels is a modern hotel chain centered around wellness, comfort, and happiness, making it a perfect choice for people and pets with healthy, active lifestyles. All of their hotel amenities are designed to keep guests active, rested, hydrated, well-fed, and rejuvenated during their stay. And their holistic approach doesn’t just apply to humans–it extends to furry guests, as well.

The Even Hotel chain doesn’t have hard-and-fast pet policies across the board. Not all locations accept pets, and among the many that do, pet fees, rules and amenities vary.  However, the chain’s pet fees are affordable, and their pet policies are flexible and non-restrictive.

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