Originally Posted by
Finkface
I've stayed in hotels with my dog(s) and they definitely have rooms designated for guests with animals. It is usually for allergy reasons so that other rooms can be considered safe for those with allergies. I have also almost always been given a hang tag or magnet for the door stating that there is a dog in the room. This is so housekeeping or security is aware and they don't just walk in if no one responds to a knock. This is also one of the reasons, along with the others mentioned why you cannot leave a pet alone in the room. One hotel told me a cleaner was attacked by a dog left in the room alone. He was already stressed about being in an unfamiliar place and was defending his territory. And we all know the Do Not Disturb sign doesn't always do the trick. So for all of these reasons, don't lie or try to sneak in your dog just to try to get a room they might not otherwise want to give you. Just like traveling with kids, traveling with a dog means there are compromises for everyones' sake.
Good to know! I suppose I can understand the allergy thing, although again a service animal would be allowed in any room. And yes, I understand our pet is not a service animal, just that those allergens could be in any room.
Interesting to know about the hang tag / magnet. Honestly I hadn't even though about housekeeping entering. I suppose if they just read the "do not disturb" sign it would help, but as you mention the DND doesn't always work.
Really not trying to lie or sneak our dog in. We are totally aware and willing to pay the $75-100 per stay for our dog, just wondering if there is experience of people STILL getting upgraded room type if traveling with a pet. Or if it is flat out not going to happen either because they don't let dogs in certain rooms, or because of the opinion / preconceived notions / or bias of the front desk agent checking someone in.