Dog Friendly Hotels in Europe & the USA

For some people, traveling is not as enjoyable as it could be, because it means being separated from our pets.  It can be hard to leave your pet in the care of a stranger, or home alone hoping that your neighbor holds up to their promise of checking in on them regularly.  Thankfully, there are an increasing number of dog friendly hotels cropping up around the world, making it easier for all of us to take our faithful four legged friends along with us on our holidays.

Here are some listings and helpful websites that are considered to be dog friendly hotels and have made arrangements for you and your pets to feel at home and comfortable.  You will find everything that you and your dog would need during your stay.

Traveling Within The States

If you are traveling within the USA, then you may find the www.petswelcome.com site very useful.  It does not cover other countries, but is a very useful resource for people traveling within the states.  It has a list of dog friendly hotels around the country, and includes motels, resorts, camp grounds, and bed and breakfast establishments too.  Whatever your budget or interests, there should be some accommodation listed on this site that will be suitable for you and your dog.

Aside from all their listings of dog friendly hotels, you may also want to check on their dog travel tips section to learn how to take care of your pet dog effectively when you are away from home and are vacationing.  There is also a section called 'Info Xchange' where you can share tips, advice, and experiences with other travelers.

If You Are Heading to Europe

If you are heading further afield, then you may wish to look for the 'Good Guide to Dog Friendly Pubs, Hotels and B&Bs' on Amazon.  Or, if you are heading to the United Kingdom, then www.k9directory.co.uk is a great source for dog friendly hotels in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.  There are also listings on sites such as www.friendly-places.com, which cover a wide range of towns and cities within the UK, as well as less exhaustive listings for other countries within Europe.

There are lots of pet owners who love to share information online.  If you happen to know of a hotel or bed and breakfast that is not listed, then return the favor by sharing it on your favorite web site.  It also helps others if you review any hotels you choose to stay in, so that people can have some idea of the accuracy of the listings.