You love to travel and visit obscure places like Pocatello, Idaho for their Museum of Clean or Roswell, New Mexico for their International UFO Museum and Research Center. But this time you’ll be trekking through the great big state of Texas and there’s one issue you keep running into and that is pet friendly hotels to stay in. Many of the lesser known chains don’t offer accommodations for Fido and this presents a small problem. So below we present five top hotel chains that do offer pet friendly accommodations to its travelers.
1. Drury Inn, Austin – perhaps one of the best options on the list as this hotel doesn’t have any restrictions on your pet, such as a limit on the number or weight of your pets. It also doesn’t charge a pet fee, however you do need to make sure you sign a pet agreement when you check in. The hotel itself is located 12 miles from the Austin International Airport and offers many standard hotel amenities including an outdoor pool, 24 hour fitness center, free high speed internet in all rooms, deluxe complimentary breakfast and free evening snacks and beverages to all guests.
2. Sheraton, Frisco – all dogs up to 40 pounds are allowed along with disability assistance animals. A $100 cleaning deposit is required at check-in and upon check out and a room inspection, your deposit is refunded. This swank hotel located 30 minutes from the Dallas Love Field Airport in the North Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas offers the fine following amenities; a fully integrated restaurant and lounge, 32 inch flat panel HDTV’s in each room, plush pillowtop mattress, indoor and outdoor pools, high speed internet, and access to a nearby 18 hole golf course via shuttle.
3. Westin, Frisco – a luxurious stay is in store at the Westin in Frisco, Texas for you and your four legged friend. The pet policy generously mentions that dogs up to 40 pounds and all disability assistance animals are welcomed, provided you leave a refundable cleaning deposit at check in. Cats are not permitted. The Westin offers many amenities in 301 “Texas sized” guest rooms such as a state of the art conference center, “fresh air” balconies, Peter’s Cafe, the Legacy Grill restaurant and peace of mind knowing you and your beloved pet are staying in a “Four Diamond” hotel as rated by AAA.
4. Super 8, Waco – the budget friendly Super 8 in Waco Texas is also Fido friendly with a policy of up to two pets per stay and a low $10 one time fee per pet. This hotel is located on Highway 84, a block west of Richland Mall and houses non-smoking rooms, an outdoor pool, free wireless internet, a business center, microwave, mini-fridge and free breakfast. A great option for those traveling in or near Waco on a budget.
5. Best Western , Lubbock – this pet friendly hotel in Lubbock, Texas will accept up to two pets with no weight restrictions on either, and a $10 per night/ per pet fee. The hotel is located just a few miles from Buffalo Spring Lake which is great for nearby recreational lake activities such as hiking, water-skiing and fishing. As for amenities? The Best Western offers a heated indoor pool, free cable TV and HBO movie channels, plus a mini-fridge and microwave in each room.
There are many options in Texas for you and your pet, above are just five of our top picks in different cities and different price ranges. All of the hotels mentioned in our article are listed in several dog friendly hotel portals such as PetVacations.com and BringFido.com, to find more and or to check other cities not listed, visit either site. One of the best things about pet hotel sites is the reviews left by customers and travelers who have stayed at the hotel, be sure to give them a visit after your stay and leave your feedback as well.
Hope we have provided the opportunity to find the best match for you, Fido and your many and varied travels. May you have a good journey wherever you go!
Missy Diaz is a freelance guest blogger and online marketer that works with a host of clients including UMoveFree.com; a free service that helps renters find Frisco, Tx Apartments. When she’s not working online, she loves to travel, read about travel and is always dreaming of where she will trot to next.
