Originally Posted by jmastron

We haven't traveled with our dog, partially because a 140 pound Irish Wolfhound is above the limit in many cases (although ironically she'd be a great guest -- they're gentle, kind, and quiet couch potatoes). But from what I've read when looking into it and heard from those who have, most hotels that allow pets do have specific rooms/floors.designated for pets. I would definitely expect that if you showed up they'd downgrade/move you as needed. Just because they might be required to accomodate someone with a registered service animal in any room (and do any extra cleaning afterward) doesn't mean a pet will be allowed there.

As for leaving the dog in the room, I suspect this falls to practical knowledge of your own dog. When ours was a puppy she ate parts of walls and windowsills when we left her alone a couple times. Now, however, you can rub her belly, leave, and come home 2 hours later to find she's in exactly the same position on the couch. I would probably "sneak" out for 10 minutes to get breakfast if she seemed to be comfortable, but would never leave her for hours alone in a strange room for many reasons. Like many things, if nobody knows nobody knows, but if there is an issue then by definition you shouldn't have done it and they have the rule in place to cover.