How to Find a Pet-Friendly Hotel in New York

From the glitz of New York City to the beauty of Niagara Falls, the Empire State has a great variety of sites and attractions for any traveler. Finding a pet-friendly hotel in New York is a snap with some planning.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Decide on the cities and attractions that you would like to see while in New York. While you may not immediately think of New York City as a place to bring your pet, many hotels, parks and other businesses cater to pet owners. Planning ahead will let you scope out the cities that you'll be in for not only pet-friendly hotels, but also groomers, doggie spas and hiking trails.
2. Search online for accommodations that allow pets. Both the official New York City tourism site and the official New York state tourism site have information on pet-friendly hotels.
3. Read up on travel in New York. General tour guides are fine, but you'll probably find more specific information about pet-friendly sites in city or regional guides. Keep an eye out for books or guides that focus on pet-friendly travel in New York.
4. Call ahead to potential hotels in the areas that you'll be in. Ask about their pet policies and requirements.
5. Decide on a pet-friendly hotel based on its price, location, pet policy, availability and any other factors that may be important to you. Let the hotel know that you are bringing a pet and book your room.

Tips & Warnings

• Always call ahead to check on a hotel's pet policy. Guidebooks and websites that list pet-friendly hotels are not always correct or up-to-date about whether a property accepts pets.
• Research the areas that you'll be staying in for pet travel. Have a list of local vets, pet-friendly parks, local laws and pet day cares.