What’s a family vacation without the entire family? While some groups prefer sending Fido to the local kennel while they embark on a week or two of fun abroad, others prefer taking members of their extended family with them.

Believe it or not, there are plenty of hotels around the world that welcome pets. Find out where some of the best are located!

9. The Helix Hotel – Washington, DC

The Helix Hotel in Washington, DC is located minutes away from Dupont Circle and is one of the most fabulous boutique hotels in the city. The hotel welcomes pets that weigh under 200 pounds, with no limit on the number of furry friends traveling with you, as long as you keep them on leashes and sign a pet waiver upon arrival. The hotel will provide you with feeding bowls, treats, and pick-up bags. Your furry friends are not welcome in the hotel restaurant – sorry!

8. White Point Beach Resort – White Point Beach, Nova Scotia

The White Point Beach Resort community in Nova Scotia offers families a myriad of options when it comes to accommodations. They have rental houses, cottages, and standard hotel rooms. Families who choose one of the vacation rentals or cottages will have the freedom to bring their pets on vacation with them.

7. Rosellen Suites at Stanley Park – Vancouver, British Columbia

At Rosellen Suites at Stanley Park in Vancouver you’ll be treated to a luxurious stay in a spacious studio, one bedroom, or two bedroom suite. Set right in the center of Vancouver, you’ll feel right at home with a spacious kitchen and large living areas. To make you feel even more at home, pets are welcome to join you as you explore the Vancouver area.

6. The Tower Beverly Hills – Los Angeles, California

At the Tower Hotel Beverly Hills you’ll find yourself within minutes of some of the area’s hottest attractions. Of course, what fun would they be to explore without man’s best friend in tow? Your pooch will enjoy receiving his own personal Doggie Bag complete with the essential you’ll need to make your stay pleasant. Don’t forget to visit the nearby Hollywood Dog Park for fun with other traveling four-legged friends.

5. Microtel Inn & Suites – Parry Sound, Ontario

Part of the Wyndham group of hotels, Microtel Inn & Suites in Parry Sound, Ontario represents one of the finest economy hotel chains in the country. The rooms are affordable, feature plenty of amenities and are, of course, very pet friendly. They even have space for travelers with oversized vehicles and trailers.

4. Blackfoot Inn – Calgary, Alberta

The Blackfoot Inn in Calgary is an astounding boutique hotel offering some of the finest amenities to travelers in town for either business or leisure. Every room is clean, spacious, and welcoming to your four-legged family members. Everyone will enjoy strolling the grounds, breathing in the mountain air, and relaxing in comfort and style.

3. Crowne Plaza Austin Hotel – Austin, Texas

At the Crowne Plaza Austin you’ll find yourself within minutes of the Texas State Capital Building, the University of Texas, and the fabulous Warehouse Restaurant District. While you may not be able to take your pet with you into some of the area’s major tourist attractions you will, for a fee, be able to check him into your room with you for the duration of your stay!

2. Five Continents Bed and Breakfast – New Orleans, Louisiana

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At the Five Continents Bed and Breakfast you’ll find a hotel that represents life as the owners have experienced it throughout their own world travels. The bed and breakfast is located mere blocks from the French Quarter and other historic sites and guests are treated to a special stay in a two-room suite complete with spa soaps, internet access, televisions, and beautiful bathrooms. While the owners discourage children from visiting they will accommodate small pets as long as the owners take responsibility for any damages.

1. Wyndham Pittsburgh University Place – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Wyndham Pittsburgh University Place is one of the finest upscale hotels in Pittsburgh. Surrounded by colleges, medical centers, museums, and a buzzing nightlife, visitors often find it difficult to find time to rest in between trips out to explore the city. It’s nice to know your four-legged friends are welcome in such a diverse city!

Our pets are just as important as the rest of the family. Traveling without them just isn’t quite as fun!

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