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The Mansion at Judge’s Hill

The Mansion at Judge’s Hill, Austin, Texas
website: mansionatjudgeshill.com
no size or weight restrictions
standard room rates start at $175

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The Mansion at Judge’s Hill is a boutique hotel located in a charming historic section near the University of Texas and in fact the original building was constructed in 1900 as a wedding gift by one of the University Founders. We stayed in the third floor attic bedroom ( antique furnishings plus every modern convenience). Continue reading

Arizona Biltmore Hotel

 

The Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona
website: arizonabiltmore.com
Standard Rooms from $179 (on-line discount rate)
pet deposit-$100 (refund of $50 at checkout) 
P1060839I decided to treat myself ( and Phoebe) to a truly luxury experience and stay at the historic Arizona Biltmore on our return trip home from Texas.

The hotel has been the exclusive playground for the rich and famous for the past 80 years and the numerous expansions and refurbishing have enhanced the comfortable elegance and desert calm ambiance with a modern space while integrating the Biltmore feeling of the architecture and furnishings.   Continue reading

La Quinta Resort & Club

La Quinta Resort & Club,La Quinta, California
website: laquintaresort.com
$50 pet fee-donated to SPCA
Rates from $150

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La Quinta Resort & Club— just 19 miles southeast of Palm Springs (the town was named after the resort) is and has been a world class desert recreation resort for the last 84 years, attracting movie stars, avid golfers, harried city dwellers and couples seeking “down time”, to the 45 acre resort nestled amidst fragrant citrus trees, winding paths, towering palms and surrounded by spectacular panoramic views of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

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The Shorebreak Hotel

The Shorebreak Hotel, Huntington Beach, California
website: shorebreakhotel.com
no pet fee
no weight restrictions
Rates from $125

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Huntington Beach received the honor of being named the official DogTown 2009,  as a city that “receives dogs with open arms and provides them with the joys of life,” according to Dog Fancy magazine editor Susan Chaney. Continue reading

Loews Hotel, Coronado Bay

Loews Hotel
4000 Coronado Bay, California
website: loewshotels.com
$25 pet fee per stay-canines under 22 lbs.
Rates from $175

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Loews Loves Pets is the name of the pet amenity package offered by Loews Coronado Bay- situated on a private 15 acre peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay and 15 miles from downtown San Diego, California. Continue reading

St. Regis Hotel


Dana Point, California
St. Regis Hotel,
 Dana Point, California
website: stregis.com
$100 pet fee
Rates from $225

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Ocean view walking trails, an off-leash dog park,  private patios leading to lush grassy areas, St. Regis monogrammed dog beds, designer “Chewy Vuitton” toy purse, treats and enough adulation and attention to satisfy

the inner diva/divo of any pooch.  Continue reading

Hotel Paisano

Hotel Paisano, Marfa, Texas
website: Hotelpaisano.com
$20 (plus tax) pet fee per night.

Weight restrictions (under 20 lbs) are “flexible”
Standard rooms start at $99

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Hotel Paisano is a wonderfully charming historic hotel built in the 1930’s by famed local architect, Henry Trost.  Vintage movie buffs will appreciate that the hotel played host to cast members of the Academy Award winning movie, Giant (movie memorabilia is housed in lobby).

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Hotel El Capitan

Hotel El Capitan, Van Horn, Texas
website: hotelelcapitan.com
Pet fee is $50 per stay
no pet weight limit
Standard Queen Rooms begin at $99

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This was our 2nd stay at the charming historic Hotel El Capitan in Van Horn, Texas. We stayed here on a road trip to Austin, Texas last May and looked forward to returning.

 

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Tips for Selecting Pet Friendly Hotels

 

10 Tips for Selecting Pet Friendly Hotels

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On a recent road trip from Los Angeles to Austin, accompanied by my pug, Miss Phoebe Rose, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that even motels with “no pet”  signs were welcoming all sizes and breeds in order to combat current recession high vacancy rates. The number of households with pets has risen to a record 63% and a recent survey indicates that 19% of dog owners choose to travel with their pets. My first-hand experience on this trip and on subsequent road trips provided the information for the following tips: Continue reading

Candlewood Suites, Fort Stockton, Texas

Candlewood Suites, Fort Stockton, Texas
Pets under 80 lbs (2 pet limit)
$35 pet fee per stay
Suites start at $139.99

Pet Friendly starts at the front desk!

Pet Friendly means a home cooked dinner!

 

 

 

We (my traveling pug and I) stopped over in Fort Stockton on a recent road trip from New Mexico to Austin, Texas.

I was impressed that Candlewood Suites, manager, Paul Amayo made a point of responding to guest reviews on Trip Advisor —usually a sign that management actually cares about guest comfort and I wasn’t disappointed. Continue reading