Read our 'Travel Tips'.
Make certain you read our 'Travel Tips' guide as it contains important medical information you will need to prepare your pet for travel. Click here to read 'Travel Tips'.
Contact the property.
Tell them that you want to make reservations and bring your pet. Some properties have restrictions on the number, type, size, or weight of pets they allow.
Ask about any non-refundable fees or refundable deposits required.
Find out about any restrictions on the number and type of rooms available. Some properties limit pets to smoking rooms or a certain section of the property. Additionally, some properties have seasonal or length of stay restrictions on pets.
Inquire as to whether your pet may be left unattended while in room and, if so, if the pet must be crated.
In any event, you may want to consider getting a ground floor room to make late night bathroom runs easier.
At check-in.
Announce your pet and inquire as to areas to walk your pet and areas that your pet is not permitted.
Also ask about any ant or insect poisons in use; many of these are toxic to pets.
While in your room.
Cover any furniture and beds your pet will be allowed on. Never permit your pet to sleep on beds, chairs, or bed spreads unless they have been covered with your own complete bed covering.
Place your pet's food and water bowls on a mat or feed them outside. Litter boxes should go in the bathroom to make cleanup easier and newspaper should be placed underneath.
Leaving your room.
Avoid leaving your pet alone in the room. If you must do so, inform the front desk, turn on your radio or television to keep your pet entertained, and make sure your pet is securely crated to avoid the startled pet escaping through an open door when the housekeeper enters or, worse, attacking the housekeeper.
Public areas.
Always keep your pet leashed. Never take your pet into a dining area, bar, lounge, or pool area.
Walk your pet far from lawns, flower beds, and other public areas and always clean up after your pet.
During your stay.
Wipe off muddy or dirty paws before your pet enters the room.
If your pet should damage property, report it immediately and volunteer to pay any costs.
