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stroke=";#FFFFFF"; stroke-width=";3";>;<;/path>; <;/svg>; <;/div>; <;div class=";jump-links__items jump-links__items--custom";>; <;span class=";jump-links__items--custom__hidden";>;<;/span>; <;a href=";https://www.catster.com/#Best_Western_Pet_Policy_Fees_Rules";>;Best Western Pet Policy‚ Fees‚ &;amp; Rules<;/a>;<;br>;<;a href=";https://www.catster.com/#What_Other_Hotel_Chains_Are_Pet_Friendly";>;Other Hotel Chains That Are Pet Friendly<;/a>;<;br>;<;a href=";https://www.catster.com/#Top_3_Travel_Tips_for_Keeping_Your_Pet_Safe";>;Travel Tips<;/a>;<;br>; <;/div>; <;/div>;<;/div>;<;p>;When youre traveling but have pets‚ a whole new set of problems comes up. Perhaps the biggest and most important is what hotels to stay at because not all will accept pets. Even those that do typically charge an eye watering deposit or fee‚ making matters even worse. What about Best Western‚ you may ask? Do they allow pets?<;/p>;<;p>;Yes‚ most Best Western hotels are pet-friendly and gladly welcome your four-legged friends‚ feline or canine. Some even permit birds‚ snakes‚ and other pets‚ but the policy is subject to change. Managers of individual locations‚ for instance‚ may decide to not allow birds‚ cats‚ or dogs if they wish‚ even if the company policy is that pets are welcome at Best Western hotels.<;/p>;<;p>;If that seems a little confusing‚ its because it is. <;strong>;Most Best Westerns are cool with your beloved pets‚ but a few might not be.<;/strong>; Your best bet is to get on the phone or your email and directly contact the Best Western you want to stay at <;em>;before<;/em>; you book your stay and to specifically ask for pet-friendly accommodations.<;/p>;<;p>;<;img decoding=";async"; class=";aligncenter size-full wp-image-417064"; src=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-1-1.png"; alt=";cat paw divider"; width=";1200"; height=";120"; srcset=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-1-1.png 1200w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-1-1-600x60.png 600w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-1-1-800x80.png 800w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-1-1-768x77.png 768w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-1-1-250x25.png 250w"; sizes=";(max-width: 1200px) 100vw‚ 1200px";>;<;/p>;<;h2>;Best Western Pet Policy‚ Fees‚ &;amp; Rules<;/h2>;<;figure aria-describedby=";caption-attachment-446613"; class=";wp-caption aligncenter";>;<;img decoding=";async"; class=";size-full wp-image-446613"; src=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Best-Western-Hotel-Madison.png"; alt=";Best Western Hotel Madison"; width=";788"; height=";651"; srcset=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Best-Western-Hotel-Madison.png 788w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Best-Western-Hotel-Madison-600x496.png 600w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Best-Western-Hotel-Madison-768x634.png 768w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Best-Western-Hotel-Madison-250x207.png 250w"; sizes=";(max-width: 788px) 100vw‚ 788px";>;<;figcaption class=";wp-caption-text";>;Image Credit: <;a href=";https://www.bestwestern.com/";>;Best Western Hotel Madison<;/a>;<;/figcaption>;<;/figure>;<;p>;Best Western has over 1‚200 pet-friendly locations in North America‚ and youll have no problem finding one nearly anywhere you go in the US. Once youve confirmed that the hotel youre staying at allows your pet‚ it would be a good time to get familiar with Best Westerns pet-related rules so you dont accidentally step on any toes during your trip.<;/p>;<;div class=";su-box su-box-style-default";>;<;div class=";su-box-title";>;<;strong>;Best Western Pet Policy Rules:<;/strong>;<;/div>;<;div class=";su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim";>;<;div class=";su-list";>;<;ul>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; $150 refundable pet deposit may be required upon check-in at managements discretion<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; $30 per day flat pet fee per room to a weekly maximum of $150<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Two domestic pets up to 80 pounds each allowed per room<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Exotic animals like monkeys‚ snakes‚ birds‚ and more require approval from management and may not be allowed at all locations<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Your pet may not be allowed free in your hotel room when youre not present for the safety of housekeeping staff<;/li>;<;/ul>;<;/div>;<;/div>;<;/div>;<;h2>;What Other Hotel Chains Are Pet Friendly?<;/h2>;<;p>;Best Western is pretty pet-friendly‚ but theyre far from the only hotel chain out there. Hotel chains typically enforce the same pet-related fees and policies at all locations‚ so it helps to know which are pet-friendly if you travel with your pet often or just ahead of a special trip. Lets delve into which hotel chains are generally pet-friendly below.<;/p>;<;div class=";su-box su-box-style-default";>;<;div class=";su-box-title";>;<;strong>;Other Popular Pet-Friendly Hotel Chains:<;/strong>;<;/div>;<;div class=";su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim";>;<;div class=";su-list";>;<;ul>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; <;strong>;IHG Hotels &;amp; Resorts: <;/strong>;Including Marriott‚ Holiday Inn‚ Staybridge Suites‚ and more‚ most IHG-owned hotels are glad to welcome our furry friends.<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; <;strong>;Hilton: <;/strong>;This upscale luxury hotel chain welcomes pets at nearly all locations with very few exceptions.<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; <;strong>;Red Roof Inn: <;/strong>;All locations of this underrated hotel chain allow one pet per room for no charge or deposit.<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; <;strong>;Motel 6: <;/strong>;This ubiquitous budget hotel franchise is proud to welcome pets at all their locations throughout the US with no pet fees.<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; <;strong>;Hampton Inn: <;/strong>;Most Hampton Inns allow pets‚ but fees and policies may vary based on location‚ so make sure to call ahead and confirm!<;/li>;<;/ul>;<;/div>;<;/div>;<;/div>;<;p>;<;img decoding=";async"; class=";aligncenter size-full wp-image-416994"; src=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-2-1.png"; alt=";3 cat face divider"; width=";1200"; height=";120"; srcset=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-2-1.png 1200w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-2-1-600x60.png 600w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-2-1-800x80.png 800w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-2-1-768x77.png 768w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cats-2-1-250x25.png 250w"; sizes=";(max-width: 1200px) 100vw‚ 1200px";>;<;/p>;<;h2>;Top 3 Travel Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe<;/h2>;<;p>;A lot of scary things can happen when you travel‚ from ordinary nerves to serious emergencies. No matter what happens on the road‚ it pays to keep a few key things in mind: packing smart‚ strategizing potty breaks‚ and locating pet-friendly recreation.<;/p>;<;h3>;1. Pack Smart<;/h3>;<;figure aria-describedby=";caption-attachment-412457"; class=";wp-caption aligncenter";>;<;img decoding=";async"; class=";size-full wp-image-412457"; src=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-owner-in-hotel-lobby_Frau-aus-UA-Shutterstock.jpg"; alt=";cat owner in hotel lobby"; width=";800"; height=";534"; srcset=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-owner-in-hotel-lobby_Frau-aus-UA-Shutterstock.jpg 800w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-owner-in-hotel-lobby_Frau-aus-UA-Shutterstock-600x401.jpg 600w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-owner-in-hotel-lobby_Frau-aus-UA-Shutterstock-768x513.jpg 768w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-owner-in-hotel-lobby_Frau-aus-UA-Shutterstock-250x167.jpg 250w"; sizes=";(max-width: 800px) 100vw‚ 800px";>;<;figcaption class=";wp-caption-text";>;Image Credit: Frau aus UA‚ Shutterstock<;/figcaption>;<;/figure>;<;p>;When traveling with a loved one‚ furry or not‚ you want to be prepared with all the essentials they need on a daily basis <;em>;and<;/em>; emergency supplies just in case the unthinkable strikes when youre traveling. Make sure you pack all the travel supplies below to stay ahead of the travel game.<;/p>;<;div class=";su-box su-box-style-default";>;<;div class=";su-box-title";>;<;strong>;Recommended Pet Travel Supplies:<;/strong>;<;/div>;<;div class=";su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim";>;<;div class=";su-list";>;<;ul>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; <;a href=";https://www.catster.com/gear/best-cat-id-tags/"; target=";_blank"; rel=";noopener";>;ID tag with the pets name<;/a>; and your contact info<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Photocopies of your pets documents‚ including vaccinations and other medications<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Food and treats for the duration of your tripyou may not always be able to grab more on the go<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Collapsible travel bowls for food and water<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; A favorite toy or twoanything that brings your pet comfort in stressful situations<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; <;a href=";https://www.catster.com/guides/best-cat-carriers/"; target=";_blank"; rel=";noopener";>;Travel-approved pet carrier<;/a>;<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Waste disposal bags<;/li>;<;/ul>;<;/div>;<;/div>;<;/div>;<;hr>;<;h3>;2. Strategize Potty Breaks<;/h3>;<;p>;Traveling with a pet is a lot like traveling with a child in that potty breaks will suddenly become a <;em>;much<;/em>; bigger issue than they normally are. Get into the habit of taking your cat potty before going anywhere‚ and we highly recommend trying to stay on your normal feeding and potty times so your pet stays on a comfortable routine.<;/p>;<;hr>;<;h3>;3. Pet-Friendly Recreation<;/h3>;<;figure aria-describedby=";caption-attachment-446029"; class=";wp-caption aligncenter";>;<;img decoding=";async"; class=";size-full wp-image-446029"; src=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-boarding-in-a-pet-hotel_Bussakorn-Ewesakul_Shutterstock.jpg"; alt=";cat boarding in a pet hotel"; width=";800"; height=";534"; srcset=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-boarding-in-a-pet-hotel_Bussakorn-Ewesakul_Shutterstock.jpg 800w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-boarding-in-a-pet-hotel_Bussakorn-Ewesakul_Shutterstock-600x401.jpg 600w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-boarding-in-a-pet-hotel_Bussakorn-Ewesakul_Shutterstock-768x513.jpg 768w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cat-boarding-in-a-pet-hotel_Bussakorn-Ewesakul_Shutterstock-250x167.jpg 250w"; sizes=";(max-width: 800px) 100vw‚ 800px";>;<;figcaption class=";wp-caption-text";>;Image Credit: Bussakorn Ewesakul‚ Shutterstock<;/figcaption>;<;/figure>;<;p>;Entertaining a bored cat can be nearly impossible in a cramped hotel room‚ but through trial and error‚ pet owners have figured out some life-saving tips for keeping pets busy when traveling in unfamiliar territory.<;/p>;<;div class=";su-box su-box-style-default";>;<;div class=";su-box-title";>;<;strong>;Pet Travel Recreation Tips:<;/strong>;<;/div>;<;div class=";su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim";>;<;div class=";su-list";>;<;ul>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Look up and write down pet parks and pet-friendly hiking trails near the places youre going.<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Make sure your pet knows essential commands before taking them on a trip.<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Keep your cat confined to their travel carrier until you reach a pet-safe room where they can freak out a little bit without hurting themselves or destroying property.<;/li>;<;li>;<;i class=";sui sui-star";>;<;/i>; Carve out dedicated chunks of time where you spend quality time with your cat‚ whether thats performing tricks‚ <;a href=";https://www.catster.com/guides/wet-food-puzzles-cats/"; target=";_blank"; rel=";noopener";>;puzzle toys<;/a>;‚ walks‚ or outdoor games.<;/li>;<;/ul>;<;/div>;<;/div>;<;/div>;<;p>;<;img decoding=";async"; class=";aligncenter size-full wp-image-420939"; src=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/divider-catclaw1.jpg"; alt=";divider-catclaw1"; width=";1168"; height=";163"; srcset=";https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/divider-catclaw1.jpg 1168w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/divider-catclaw1-600x84.jpg 600w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/divider-catclaw1-800x112.jpg 800w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/divider-catclaw1-768x107.jpg 768w‚ https://www.catster.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/divider-catclaw1-250x35.jpg 250w"; sizes=";(max-width: 1168px) 100vw‚ 1168px";>;<;/p>;<;h2>;Conclusion<;/h2>;<;p>;Traveling with a pet doesnt have to be a harrowing experience‚ and many hotel chains across the country‚ like Best Western‚ are more than happy to welcome your weary pet on your next trip. Whether youre going across town or cross-country‚ take care to note the pet-friendly hotels and critical travel tips mentioned above.<;/p>;<;div class=";su-accordion su-u-trim";>; <;div class=";su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed"; data-scroll-offset=";0"; data-anchor-in-url=";no";>;<;div class=";su-spoiler-title"; tabindex=";0"; role=";button";>;<;span class=";su-spoiler-icon";>;<;/span>;Sources<;/div>;<;div class=";su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim";>;<;ul>;<;li>;<;a href=";https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/hotels/discover-best-western/pet-friendly-hotels.html#:~:text=Best%20Western%20is%20pleased%20to‚maximum%20size%20of%2080%20lbs";>;https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/hotels/discover-best-western/pet-friendly-hotels.html#:~:text=Best%20Western%20is%20pleased%20to‚maximum%20size%20of%2080%20lbs<;/a>;.<;/li>;<;li>;<;a href=";https://www.purina.co.uk/articles/dogs/behaviour/travel/staying-in-a-dog-friendly-hotel";>;https://www.purina.co.uk/articles/dogs/behaviour/travel/staying-in-a-dog-friendly-hotel<;/a>;<;/li>;<;li>;<;a href=";https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/a-guide-to-pet-friendly-hotel-chains-in-the-united-states/";>;https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/a-guide-to-pet-friendly-hotel-chains-in-the-united-states/<;/a>;<;/li>;<;/ul>;<;/div>;<;/div>; <;/div>;<;hr>;<;p>;Featured Image Credit: Prystai‚ Shutterstock<;/p>;<;p>;The post <;a href=";https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/is-best-western-pet-friendly/";>;Is Best Western Pet Friendly? (2024 Guide)<;/a>; by <;a href=";https://www.catster.com/author/codee-chessher/";>;Codee Chessher<;/a>; appeared first on <;a href=";https://www.catster.com/";>;Catster<;/a>;. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren';t considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.<;/p>;