Hotel cards, chains, and pets

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
At least one Park Hyatt allows dogs (i.e., DC). But I would imagine the dogs would have to be rather refined in nature.

http://parkwashington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Treats, a dog bed, special attention, a pet menu, water bowl, and other canine amenities are also provided.

Several Hyatts even provide a dog welcome letter, , a welcome card in the room besides the letter,and a special amenity in the room for your canine friend.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/landingpages/en/corporate/global/pet_friendly.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_pets_na

The PH Chicago also donates 100% of the pet accomodation fee to no-kill shelters:

http://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Nice.

I did see some Hyatt's take them, but the weight limit on the ones I saw wouldn't work for me.

"Keep in mind, only dogs weighing 50 pounds and under or two dogs under a combined weight of 75 pounds are permitted."

I think my dog now weighs about 60-65 (was high 50's and skinny most of his life, but he's filled out a bit). His half brother that we lost was always high 70's, though much shorter (thus rounder...thyroid issues). We're getting a nephew next week. It'll be interesting to see what size and shape he becomes, but Hyatt's policy still won't work for us while we've got two for sure.

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
For our family, it's La Quinta. They always accept pets, and if you're a rewards program member, never charge a fee or a deposit.

My wife and I travel with our six cats, and have taken some epic road trips and stay almost exclusively in La Quinta properties. Our longest journey by mile was 9,997 miles (Chicago area to New England, then down through the Blue Ridge Parkway and through Smoky Mountain National and back to home) and our longest by stays was 24 nights (Chicago northwest to Seattle via Glacier National, then through the Utah parks, Rocky Mountain National and then back home), 22 of the 24 nights at La Quinta hotels.

We have used other hotels where a La Quinta was not available. But LQ is easy because it's a sure thing. Sometimes other hotels indicate that they are pet friendly, but then when you actually go to book (or show up at the property), you find out that the management changed last week and they no longer accept pets, or that they accept pets, but there's a $200 "non-refundable deposit," in other words a fee, or some other nonsense.

LQ's rewards program is typical to other chains'; 10pp$ on the room rate, and we have no problem unloading our points at > 1¢ per point, so we're effectively getting a 10%+ discount on every stay. Every month there is a list of double and triple-point hotels (usually new or recently renovated properties), and periodic specials where everything is double points for a specific time period. Other promos can be lucrative, like the one last summer which gave 50¢ off per gallon per LQ stay on the Shell FuelRewards program. We got two full fillups of gas at 1¢ per gallon, in addition to the rewards program points and the CC points!

We had the old LQ Visa card from Chase and last year got the newer LQ Visa card from FNBO. The current LQ Visa card adds another 5pp$ on the entire charge amount for every LQ charge, 2pp$ on car rentals, gas and dining, and comes with a bonus of 20k points on first purchase, plus another 20k points for $10k of spending in the first year. If you figure points are nominally worth 1¢, that equates to at least 3% cashback on general spending, 2% on gas/dining/rentals, and 5% on LQ stays.

I will note that LQ properties run the gamut. Generally speaking, properties that were built as La Quinta's are fantastic. Spacious rooms, beautifully appointed, great lobbies and other public areas. LQ's that were converted from other brands can be really, really, tacky; think an old dilapidated Motel 6 with a paint job and a new sign. TripAdvisor reviews are your friend.

But overall, we've been quite pleased with LQ properties and the LQ card from FNBO.

Chris.

Thanks for this! LQ was one I was looking into while on the last trip, but on the phone I was having trouble finding info/following links. Will look into it now that I'm home.

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
At least one Park Hyatt allows dogs (i.e., DC). But I would imagine the dogs would have to be rather refined in nature.

http://parkwashington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Treats, a dog bed, special attention, a pet menu, water bowl, designated dog walking areas, and other canine amenities are also provided.

Several Hyatts even provide a dog welcome letter, , a welcome card in the room in addition to the letter, an ID tag for your dog, and a special amenity in the room for your canine friend.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/landingpages/en/corporate/global/pet_friendly.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_pets_na

The PH Chicago also donates 100% of the pet accomodation fee to no-kill shelters:

http://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Nice.
I did see some Hyatt's take them, but the weight limit on the ones I saw wouldn't work for me.
"Keep in mind, only dogs weighing 50 pounds and under or two dogs under a combined weight of 75 pounds are permitted."

I think my dog now weighs about 60-65 (was high 50's and skinny most of his life, but he's filled out a bit). His half brother that we lost was always high 70's, though much shorter (thus rounder...thyroid issues). We're getting a nephew next week. It'll be interesting to see what size and shape he becomes, but Hyatt's policy still won't work for us while we've got two for sure.

Interesting........... we saw a Great Dane at the Park Hyatt DC once, and I know that he would not have met a size or weight limit.

Hyatt does everything they can to go out of their way for their guests, so it would not surprise me if special accomodations were possible for well-behaved dogs, especially at their more distinguished properties.

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
At least one Park Hyatt allows dogs (i.e., DC). But I would imagine the dogs would have to be rather refined in nature.

http://parkwashington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Treats, a comfortable dog bed, special attention, a pet menu, water bowl, and other canine amenities are also provided.

A number of the Hyatts also provide walking trail maps for you and your pet, illustrating good routes to walk your furry friend.

Several Hyatts even provide a dog welcome letter, , a dog welcome card in the room in the room in addition to the letter, and a special amenity in the room for your canine friend.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/landingpages/en/corporate/global/pet_friendly.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_pets_na

The PH Chicago also donates 100% of the pet accomodation fee to no-kill shelters:

http://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Nice.

I should try to reserve a room for my 3 labs and one Swiss Mountain Dog at the PH DC for the night. I could use a break for a day or two and it would be worth the 30 minute drive or even better I could put them on Metro and tell them which stop to get off.

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
At least one Park Hyatt allows dogs (i.e., DC). But I would imagine the dogs would have to be rather refined in nature.

http://parkwashington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Treats, a comfortable dog bed, special attention, a pet menu, water bowl, and other canine amenities are also provided.

A number of the Hyatts also provide walking trail maps for you and your pet, illustrating good routes to walk your furry friend.

Several Hyatts even provide a dog welcome letter, , a dog welcome card in the room in the room in addition to the letter, and a special amenity in the room for your canine friend.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/landingpages/en/corporate/global/pet_friendly.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_pets_na

The PH Chicago also donates 100% of the pet accomodation fee to no-kill shelters:

http://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Nice.
I should try to reserve a room for my 3 labs and one Swiss Mountain Dog at the PH DC for the night. I could use a break for a day or two and it would be worth the 30 minute drive or even better I could put them on Metro and tell them which stop to get off.

Hilarious. That Great Dane was one of the most well behaved dogs I have ever seen. I hope yours are up to the challenge

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
At least one Park Hyatt allows dogs (i.e., DC). But I would imagine the dogs would have to be rather refined in nature.

http://parkwashington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Treats, a comfortable dog bed, special attention, a pet menu, water bowl, and other canine amenities are also provided.

A number of the Hyatts also provide walking trail maps for you and your pet, illustrating good routes to walk your furry friend.

Several Hyatts even provide a dog welcome letter, , a dog welcome card in the room in the room in addition to the letter, and a special amenity in the room for your canine friend.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/landingpages/en/corporate/global/pet_friendly.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_pets_na

The PH Chicago also donates 100% of the pet accomodation fee to no-kill shelters:

http://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Nice.
I should try to reserve a room for my 3 labs and one Swiss Mountain Dog at the PH DC for the night. I could use a break for a day or two and it would be worth the 30 minute drive or even better I could put them on Metro and tell them which stop to get off.
Hilarious. That Great Dane was one of the most well behaved dogs I have ever seen. I hope yours are up to the challenge

Heck no. They're partiers and would tear the place up. My bill would be astronomical

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
At least one Park Hyatt allows dogs (i.e., DC). But I would imagine the dogs would have to be rather refined in nature.

http://parkwashington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Treats, a comfortable dog bed, special attention, a pet menu, water bowl, and other canine amenities are also provided.

A number of the Hyatts also provide walking trail maps for you and your pet, illustrating good routes to walk your furry friend.

Several Hyatts even provide a dog welcome letter, , a dog welcome card in the room in the room in addition to the letter, and a special amenity in the room for your canine friend.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/landingpages/en/corporate/global/pet_friendly.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_pets_na

The PH Chicago also donates 100% of the pet accomodation fee to no-kill shelters:

http://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Nice.
I should try to reserve a room for my 3 labs and one Swiss Mountain Dog at the PH DC for the night. I could use a break for a day or two and it would be worth the 30 minute drive or even better I could put them on Metro and tell them which stop to get off.
Hilarious. That Great Dane was one of the most well behaved dogs I have ever seen. I hope yours are up to the challenge
Heck no. They're partiers and would tear the place up. My bill would be astronomical

Keep them happy with a burger in the Blue Duck Tavern. They might sit still for that.

Plus, the bill can be astronomical without pets (get a suite), so you have little to lose.

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
At least one Park Hyatt allows dogs (i.e., DC). But I would imagine the dogs would have to be rather refined in nature.

http://parkwashington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Treats, a comfortable dog bed, special attention, a pet menu, water bowl, and other canine amenities are also provided.

A number of the Hyatts also provide walking trail maps for you and your pet, illustrating good routes to walk your furry friend.

Several Hyatts even provide a dog welcome letter, , a dog welcome card in the room in the room in addition to the letter, and a special amenity in the room for your canine friend.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/landingpages/en/corporate/global/pet_friendly.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_pets_na

The PH Chicago also donates 100% of the pet accomodation fee to no-kill shelters:

http://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Nice.
I should try to reserve a room for my 3 labs and one Swiss Mountain Dog at the PH DC for the night. I could use a break for a day or two and it would be worth the 30 minute drive or even better I could put them on Metro and tell them which stop to get off.
Hilarious. That Great Dane was one of the most well behaved dogs I have ever seen. I hope yours are up to the challenge
Heck no. They're partiers and would tear the place up. My bill would be astronomical
Keep 'em happy with a burger in the Blue Duck Tavern. They might sit still for that.

Excellent idea!

Anonymous · ‎03-31-2016

@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
At least one Park Hyatt allows dogs (i.e., DC). But I would imagine the dogs would have to be rather refined in nature.

http://parkwashington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Treats, a comfortable dog bed, special attention, a pet menu, water bowl, and other canine amenities are also provided.

A number of the Hyatts also provide walking trail maps for you and your pet, illustrating good routes to walk your furry friend.

Several Hyatts even provide a dog welcome letter, , a dog welcome card in the room in the room in addition to the letter, and a special amenity in the room for your canine friend.

http://hyatthotels.hyatt.com/content/landingpages/en/corporate/global/pet_friendly.html?icamp=hy_hppsa_pets_na

The PH Chicago also donates 100% of the pet accomodation fee to no-kill shelters:

http://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel/pet-policy.html

Nice.
I should try to reserve a room for my 3 labs and one Swiss Mountain Dog at the PH DC for the night. I could use a break for a day or two and it would be worth the 30 minute drive or even better I could put them on Metro and tell them which stop to get off.
Hilarious. That Great Dane was one of the most well behaved dogs I have ever seen. I hope yours are up to the challenge
Heck no. They're partiers and would tear the place up. My bill would be astronomical
Keep 'em happy with a burger in the Blue Duck Tavern. They might sit still for that.
Excellent idea!

I'm guessing by the agility in bantering that you actually are Irish. Takes one to know one.

elim · ‎03-31-2016

Funny... I just got back from downtown Cleveland and stayed at a dog friendly Autograph (M). Upscale even for the pups. Were many owners walking the downtown streets, leash in hand, chatting with us through the nights. Great stay... Great time.

http://www.metropolitancleveland.com/

BARK - DOG PARKPets feel the love at The 9 too, where they enjoy a special welcome package, cozy bedding and 24/7 access to Bark, the indoor dog park.

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