Category Archives: Hotel Reviews

Black Range Lodge

Black Range Lodge, Kingston, New Mexico
www.blackrangelodge.com
Room rates start at $79
No pet weight or size limit

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We just returned from an over night stay at the charmingly rustic and historic Black Range Lodge in Kingston, New Mexico (1 1/2 hour drive from Las Cruces,NM). Pet friendly plus!

Acres of wooded grounds for a city pup to sniff and explore and even the kitchen is not off limits (a delicious breakfast is included—freshly baked muffins, organic eggs from the Lodge’s chickens and organic coffee from a coop in Mexico. Continue reading →

Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
www.hotelencanto.com
King Standard room rates begin at $109
Pet fee $25 per night
no weight or size restriction

 

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Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces is a privately owned, former Hilton hotel (don’t be mislead by the uninspired exterior) but completely renovated in 2007— continued upgrades include the current construction of an outdoor Olympic sized swimming pool, lush landscaped garden and gazebo.

The Spanish Colonial inspired décor reflects the heritage of the founding of first European settlement along the upper Rio Grande and creating the road linking the New Mexico provinces to the religion, language and architecture of the colonial capital. Continue reading →

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown

 

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
www.sheratonalbuquerqueuptown.com
no pet fee
no size or weight limit
Standard Rooms start at $120

Comfort, Convenience and Canines Welcome!”

 

 

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown is conveniently located near Highways 40 and 25 and a bevy of boutique shopping and restaurants are close by (complimentary shuttle is available).  Continue reading →

The Hotel Blue, Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Hotel Blue
www.Thehotelblue.com
Pet fee is $15 per night
Standard room rate $75
flexible weight and size rules

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The Hotel Blue has an unimposing exterior and a very welcoming minimalist stylish interior.

Pets are welcome—although there are to date, no pet amenities, so bring your own bowls. The pet rules regarding weight and size are very flexible—there is a $15 daily pet fee and furry guests are accepted on the 5th floor only (as extra cleaning is routinely given to this floor).

Freebies galore here: WIFI, Full American breakfast, chocolate chip cookies and beverage available 24/7, free security parking, gym, swimming pool.  No restaurant on premises, but plenty of places to dine within a 2 block radius. Continue reading →

Omni Hotel

Omni Hotel, Austin, Texas
website: omniaustindowntown.com
pet fee: $50 per room, per stay
Rooms start at $170 (check for seasonal variations on price)

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After our relaxing stay at Lake Austin Spa, we made our way back to the city and headed downtown to the contemporary Omni Hotel.

Allison Battin, the Loyalty Ambassador, made Phoebe a special pooch package (including rawhide chewies and a squeaky toy), a welcome note and detailed maps and locations of nearby pet friendly restaurants and dog parks. Continue reading →

Downtown Austin Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency, Austin, Texas
website: austin.hyatt.com
A non-refundable fee of $50 (per pet, per night)
Maximum number of pets per room: 2
Pet maximum weight in 70lb
Standard Room rates start at $209 (seasonal price variations)

 

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The upscale downtown Hyatt Regency, has a perfect location—overlooking Lady Bird Lake and adjacent to the off leash trails. Continue reading →

Lake Austin Spa

Lake Austin Spa, Austin, Texas
website: lakeaustin.com
$300 pet fee (100% donated to Animal Trustees of Austin)

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A multi-award winning #1 destination spa, nestled in 19 acres of lush lakefront property-only 35 minutes from the heart of city of Austin.

The overnight guest spa package accommodations include adorable cottages with private gardens (guests with pets are restricted to the availability of cottages), all inclusive meals (healthy and gourmet), activities (enrichment classes, kyaking and hydrobikes, fitness and yoga classes, hiking), plenty of personal attention and an ultra luxurious multi million dollar 25,000 square foot spa offering world class treatments and amenities. Continue reading →

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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