I love Hyatt hotels, but their dog policies are typically very restrictive. Hyatt Places are a blanket no & other Hyatt's are inconsistent from property to property. Only 1 or 2 that I've stayed at this year have allowed pets. I never know what to expect when looking/planning stays due to the various rules at each property. Sure, I can research it, but when compared to SPG where I know what I'm going to get it is frustrating.

For comparison, I've been able to bring my dog to numerous properties from Westin to W to St Regis without issue. My dog is treated as a second guest along with me. Recently, I was surprised that even low end places like the Red Lion chain (I had a ID and MT road trip with no SPG or Hyatt options) have a dog friendly program.

So I propose a revamp of pet policies for Hyatts and the introduction of a dog program. I'd tentatively call it "Bark Hyatt" which I realize is a pretty cheeky name.

The program would charge a per stay fee for pets - $25-35. This would be for normal guests. GP Plat and Diamond would get it for free.

No need for anything fancy - no need to offer free food or biscuits - just the basics. A water bowl if possible though owners would be bringing their own anyway.

The rules of conduct should be very restrictive. Any problems and your dog is banned from the program for ever. Weight limits are fine. Animal quantity per room and breed limits are also fine. I'd also be fine with limiting it to certain rooms - similar to Respire rooms, but clearly the opposite - so that there is a way to limit dander exposure etc.

I'd spend an extra 10+ nights/year at Hyatt's if I could just bring my dog for the ride.