New Pet-Friendly Hotels: February 2024

Posted by Scott Tunstall

February brings six hotels that are opening their doors to furry guests for the first time. From the mountains of Colorado to the foothills of Tennessee, Fido can rest his paws at these newly pet-friendly accommodations across America this month.

Gravity Haus Winter Park

Winter Park, CO
Ready to hit the slopes. Photo by @gravityhaus

Gravity Haus Winter Park makes the perfect basecamp for canine adventurers seeking fun in the mountains. Pups receive plush beds, food and water bowls, and yummy treats at check-in, and can also get their photo taken for the doggie guest book. Boutique-style rooms come equipped with hardwood flooring, spacious work desks, mini refrigerators, flat-screen televisions and complimentary WiFi. Take a soothing soak in the hot tub, exercise in the 24/7 fitness center and drink and dine at the on-site bar/restaurant.

Sample an array of craft beer at the nearby Vicious Cycle Brewing Company. Leashed dogs are allowed inside and outside.

Gravity Haus Winter Park welcomes pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night.

Graduate Bloomington

Bloomington, IN
Don’t be a stranger. Photo by Facebook.com/GraduateHotelsBloomington

Located in the shadow of Indiana University, Graduate Bloomington offers four-legged coeds comfortable accommodations in the heart of Hoosier country. Collegiate-themed rooms feature hardwood flooring, writing desks, lounge chairs, mini refrigerators and HDTVs. Guests can utilize free WiFi access throughout the property, work out in a state-of-the-art gym, and grab a bite to eat and a cup of coffee in the 50s-themed lobby cafe.

The fully fenced Switchyard Park Dog Park is just down the road and has separate areas for large and small pups.

Graduate Bloomington accepts two pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per stay.

Hyatt Place Pasadena

Pasadena, CA
California Dreamin’. Photo by Facebook.com/hyattplacepasadena

Less than a mile from Old Town Pasadena, Hyatt Place Pasadena provides furry travelers with an abundance of modern amenities just north of Los Angeles. Rooms and suites are outfitted with work desks, Cozy Corners with sleeper sofas, mini refrigerators and bathrooms with walk-in showers. Feast on a complimentary breakfast, break a sweat in the on-site fitness center, cool off in the swimming pool and relax under the stars in the fire pit lounge.

Enjoy gourmet hot dogs and burgers two blocks away at Dog Haus. Leashed pups are allowed at outdoor tables.

Hyatt Place Pasadena welcomes a maximum of two dogs with a combined weight of up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 6 nights) and $175 (for longer stays).

AC Hotel by Marriott Clearwater Beach

Clearwater, FL
Paws are fully rested. Photo by @achotels

AC Hotels by Marriott Clearwater Beach blends European elegance with American style to form a luxury escape fit for both man and beast. Contemporary rooms include hardwood flooring, separate living areas with sofa beds, writing desks and mini refrigerators stocked with complimentary bottled water. Purchase snacks and sundries in the lobby convenience store, dine on tasty tapas in the on-site lounge, hit the treadmill at the gym and go for a swim in the rooftop pool.

Just steps away from the hotel, Salty’s Island Bar & Grille serves fresh seafood on the dog-friendly patio.

AC Hotel by Marriott Clearwater Beach accepts a maximum of two dogs up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night, plus a $200 refundable deposit.

Coolfont Resort

Berkeley Springs, WV
"Hiking time!” Photo by Coolfont Resort

Hounds hunting for a hidden woodland retreat will find peace and tranquility at Coolfont Resort. Warm, inviting rooms boast hardwood flooring, microwaves and mini refrigerators, high-speed WiFi, private balconies and large jacuzzi tubs. The resort delivers excellent property amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant and lounge, gift shops, hiking trails and a 12-acre lake.

Fido can browse the aisles and shelves chock-full of knick-knacks at the nearby Berkeley Springs Antique Mall.

Coolfont Resort welcomes two pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hixson

Chattanooga, TN
“You’re home!” Photo by Facebook.com/TownePlaceSuites

Pups spending a few days exploring all Scenic City has to offer can rest easy at the brand-new TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hixson. Apartment-style rooms and suites feature work desks, separate living areas with sofa beds, and full kitchens with stovetops, full-sized refrigerators and dishwashers. Guests can take advantage of a free hot breakfast buffet, on-site fitness center, indoor swimming pool and laundry facilities.

Head across the road to Mike’s Tavern to enjoy hearty lunch and dinner fare on the dog-friendly patio.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hixson accepts a maximum of two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 per night (not to exceed $150 per stay).

Do you plan to stay at any of these new pet-friendly hotels? Leave a comment or tweet us @BringFido!

Banner photo by @gravityhaus.