Remember that a pet friendly hotel should provide a small walking area or fenced area so you can allow your dog out for a bit. Most pet friendly hotels do provide this or they are close to a walking trail or park. Ask about these features when booking the hotel.

Don't try to sneak a pet into a room that is not pet friendly. Most hotels charge a huge penalty if they catch you with a dog or cat in the room, sometimes as much as $500.00 charge for cleaning up after the pet.

Sometimes the pet friendly rooms are the older rooms with obvious signs of pet use. You may not have much choice in some of the hotels, but staying with newer hotels or higher quality hotel chains may ensure you get a better quality room.