By Victoria Ries
Accommodating your pet when traveling may cause a problem if you are uncertain of which hotels accept pets. Pet deposits and fees vary, although some hotels allow pets to stay with their owners for free. Knowing what to expect when staying at certain hotels saves a lot of bother when you have had a long day and just want to sleep.
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Austin-Northwest Plaza/Arboretum Area requires a $25 nonrefundable deposit. Pets are allowed to stay on the first floor only and must be accompanied during housekeeping. Nightly rates start at $89.
Holiday Inn Austin-Northwest Plaza/Arboretum Area
8901 Business Park Drive
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 343-0888
Candlewood
Guests at Candlewood Suites Austin Arboretum-Northwest with pets are required to sign a pet agreement at check-in. Two pets are permitted in each room with a nonrefundable deposit of $75 for one to five nights and $150 for six or more nights. Nightly rates start at $89.
Candlewood Suites Austin Arboretum-Northwest
9701 Stonelake Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
(800) 980-6421
Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin requires a $50 nonrefundable deposit for pets upon check-in. Nightly rates start at $89.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin
500 N. IH-35
Austin, TX 78701
(800) 593 5676
La Quinta
La Quinta Inn Austin-I-35 South/Ben White requires no deposit or fee for pets to stay in guestrooms. The weight limit for dogs and cats is 50 lbs. Nightly rates start at $58.
La Quinta Inn Austin-I-35 South/Ben White
4200 I-35 S.
Austin, TX 78745
(800) 916-6204
Red Roof
Red Roof Inn Austin North requires no fees or deposits for a guest's pet, although there is an 80-lb. weight limit. Nightly rates start at $36.
Red Roof Inn Austin North
8210 N. Interregional Highway 35
Austin, TX 78753
(800) 916-6204
Homestead
Homestead Austin-Arboretum-South charges an unspecified pet fee. Nightly rates start at $55.
Homestead Austin-Arboretum-South
9100 Waterford Centre Blvd.
Austin, TX 78758
(800) 403-4176
Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Austin South allow pets, although no price is specified. Nightly rates start at $55.
Howard Johnson Austin South
2711 I-35 S.
Austin, TX 78741
(800) 916-6204
About the Author:
Victoria Ries is a freelance writer whose work has been published in print magazines including Guideposts, BackHome and Mother Earth News. Ries enjoys working on diverse topics such as travel, animal rescue, health, how-to and home business.
