Ackislander

Okay, I have held off on asking this question for fear of provoking a fire storm, but we are about to begin a winter of serious traveling.

Are there any hotel chains that are absolutely pet free -- no dogs, no cats, no gerbils?

Are there hotel chains that will give you an iron-clad promise that a particular room has not been occupied by pets (like non-smoking)?

It's an allergy issue. I have had dogs and cats but can't any more.

Thanks in advance.

LSky

I think it's more difficult to find hotels in the US that are pet friendly. Those with pets usually end up having to tough it out at a Super 8 or Motel 6. Both are good reasons to leave the dog at home.

But I've never checked for "no pets" at all.

TxTravelPro

All US Hotels allow service dogs...

But the only way to find hotels that do not allow pets is research.
I can tell you that ALL La Quinta and Kimpton properties allow pets.
But MOST don't.

Brian_in_Charlotte

I think all Westins allow pets too.

LSky

So far you're getting a good list of pet friendly places.

I'm impressed that so many more hotels than I thought allow pets. No more Super 8 for me! YAY!!!!

yk

I did a google search "pet friendly hotel chains" and I get this list:

Best Western
Candlewood
Clarion Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott
Crowne Plaza
Doubletree
Econo Lodge
Embassy Suites
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Hampton Inns
Hilton
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Homewood Suites
Hotel Indigo - NEW!
La Quinta Inn & Suites
MainStay Suites
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Motel 6
Quality Inn & Suites
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts and JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Residence Inn by Marriott
Rodeway Inn & Suites
Sleep Inn & Suites
Staybridge Suites
Studio 6
Suburban Extended Stay
TownePlace Suites by Marriott and SpringHill Suites by Marriott

Also, I'm 99% sure all Kimpton properties are dog-friendly. Doesn't look like you have that many choices left...

janisj

Sorry - but you can't be sure any hotel room will never have had an animal in it.

Even US properties who don't allow pets must allow service animals.

FainaAgain

I usually check a hotel's website to see if pets are allowed, if there is a note "pet deposit".

But as there is no guarantee nobody smoked in a non-smoking room, there is no guarantee nobody hid a pet under that bedspread.

RedRock

>>But as there is no guarantee nobody smoked in a non-smoking room, there is no guarantee nobody hid a pet under that bedspread

That is the very reason we always check our room prior to check in. We have turned down many a 'non' room because it reeked of smoke and had ashtrays in it. We have also found a few that smelled like a kennel.

TxTravelPro

The long list of pet friendly hotels above is a bit misleading.
Some properties within the chains DO allow pets while most still do NOT.
In addition, many of the hotels that DO, have rooms assigned specifically for guests with pets.
So you could still stay in a hotel that allows pets if you ask to be in a no-pet room.

lennyba

<there is no guarantee nobody hid a pet under that bedspread. ?

That is the least of my worries about hotel bedspreads.

NeoPatrick

RedRock has it right. Just because a hotel doesn't allow pets -- that has little to do with whether or not there has been a pet in the room -- honestly!

TDudette

We knew folks whose baby was black lab who could sneak in and out of a hotel room like a second story man. Have to agree with those who say just because it says pet-free....

Ask to see the room; if you start to wheeze, you'll know!

daisygirl

Since many hotels allow pets or have had guests sneak them in perhaps you should look at B&Bs. Most of them do not allow pets and their standards seem to be more restrictive in that regard. Certainly more likely that in a no pet B&B animals haven't been there.

nyer

...except that in many B&Bs the owners have pets (which is why they don't allow other pets).

I've read that some newer or renovated hotels and chains are featuring specially equipped rooms for allergic individuals.

Look at this article for some ideas
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/03/25...acallergy.html

Wyndham hotels has some special rooms
"Wyndham now offers ClearAirSM meeting and guest rooms for the most comfortable environment for all guests, especially allergy sufferers"
http://www.wyndham.com/specialoffers...s/clearair.wnt

thurstonbb

At a small b&b that have no pets of their own, you should be OK. I can't say it is impossible to sneak a pet into my small inn, but very improbable to be able to do so without me knowing.

LSky

Ackislander,

Now that you've discovered how not to get your question answered.

Maybe you could give an idea of where you go and get suggestions.
I know of a place out in Benson AZ that has a no pets policy.

karameli

Ackislander,

I believe Ramada is typically pet-unfriendly? But your best bet is probably to call your top three hotel options and double-check their pet policy. As you suspected, many pet-friendly hotels set aside specific rooms for furry guests -- to avoid both allergy issues and noise complaints. Before you book, I'd make sure this is the case at your chosen hotel, and politely emphasize that you're only asking because of your serious pet allergy.

janisj

LSky: "Now that you've discovered how not to get your question answered.

Maybe you could give an idea of where you go and get suggestions. I know of a place out in Benson AZ that has a no pets policy. "

Huh? The question has been answered in GREAT detail. Even to the point of telling about allergy-free rooms in some chains.

And that place you know in Benson w/ the no-pets policy doesn't guarantee a thing. They must allow service animals when requested, or be hit by huge ADA law suits. So "No Pets" does not mean "No Animals"

fdecarlo

Ackislander, the answer to your specific question:

"Are there hotel chains that will give you an iron-clad promise that a particular room has not been occupied by pets (like non-smoking)?"

is no, not in the U.S. Your best bet is a private rental, but even these owners in almost all cases follow the ADA law, and allow service animals.