It is officially travel season, and many of us will be bringing our four-legged friends along for the ride. But it’s a good idea to make sure the hotels you are staying in—or suggesting to family—accept the kind of animal you have. Cityview has compiled a list for you of some of the pet-friendly hotels in Knoxville and some key vacation destinations, along with some of their pet-specific details. Happy traveling!
Knoxville
Hyatt Place, Downtown (530 S Gay St.)
- Accepts dogs up to 50 pounds or two dogs with a total combined weight of up to 75 pounds.
- You’ll pay a $75 cleaning fee for nights 1-6 or $100 for nights 7-30.
- BONUS: The hotel is within a seven minute walk of the PetSafe Downtown Dog Park.
Drury Inn & Suites, West Knoxville (209 Advantage Pl.)
- Accepts up to two dogs or cats, with a total combined weight of up to 80 pounds.
- You’ll pay a daily pet fee of $35 plus tax.
The Tennessean, Downtown ( 531 Henley St.)
- Accepts dogs up to 50 pounds.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable pet deposit of $100 per stay.
- BONUS: A dog park is available for use next to their parking garage.
Hilton, Downtown (501 W. Church Ave.)
- Accepts up to two pets with a total combined weight of up to 75 pounds (“Large” pets are accepted, though we recommend calling about your breed)
- You’ll pay a non-refundable fee of $75.
Hampton Inn & Suites, Papermill (618 W. Main St.)
- Accepts up to two well-mannered dogs, cats, birds, and fish, with a total combined weight of up to 50 pounds.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable pet fee of $75 plus tax.
- BONUS: The side parking lot has a designated pet walking area, and you’ll find a pet walk at various points outside the hotel.
Asheville, NC
Kimpton Hotel Arras (7 Patton Ave.)
- Accepts any pet, dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, iguanas, etc.
- NO PET FEE!
- BONUS: They have available artsy feeding bowls, pet beds, treat bags, and toys!
Hilton Garden Inn (309 College St.)
- Accepts pets up to 50 pounds (“Medium size” pets are accepted, though we recommend calling about your breed)
- You’ll pay a non-refundable fee of $75.
Omni Grove Park Inn, (290 Macon Ave.)
- Accepts two dogs up to 60 pounds each.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $200 cleaning fee.
Grand Bohemian Hotel (11 Boston Way)
- Accepts up to two dogs of any size.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $150 for one dog, $200 for two.
- BONUS: Treats and bowls provided!
Country Inn & Suites (22 Westgate Pkwy)
- Accepts up to two dogs of any size.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $50 fee per pet.
- BONUS: Treats available at the front desk, and there is an outdoor “pet station” with grass.
Atlanta, GA
Hotel Clermont (789 Ponce De Leon Ave.)
- Accepts dogs of any size.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $75 fee per pet.
The Whitley (3434 Peachtree Rd. NE)
- Accepts two pets, dogs up to 50 pounds.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $150 cleaning fee.
Loews Atlanta (1065 Peachtree Rd. NE)
- Accepts up to two pets per room.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $75 fee.
- BONUS: Pet room service, pet walking and pet sitting services, toys, treats, bedding, litter boxes, and then some!
Sheraton (165 Courtland St. NE)
- Accepts pets of any size.
- You’ll pay a $50 pet fee.
- Bonus: There are walking trails around the hotel and a park in walking distance.
Westin Buckhead (3391 Peachtree Rd. NE)
- Accepts one dog up to 50 pounds. (They do not accept “aggressive breeds” so be sure to call ahead to see if your dog’s breed is accepted.)
- NO FEE!
- BONUS: Bowls and beds are available.
Nashville, TN
Virgin Hotels (1 Music Sq. W)
- Accepts all pets. No size or breed restrictions.
- NO FEE!
- BONUS: They have dog beds, bowls, and treats.
Margaritaville Hotel (425 Rep. John Lewis Way S)
- Accepts dogs only.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $150 pet fee.
JW Marriott (201 8th Ave. S)
- Accepts up to two pets up to 50 pounds.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $100 fee.
Grand Hyatt (1000 Broadway)
- Accepts up to two dogs.
- NO FEE!
Dream (210 4th Ave. N)
- Accepts dogs up to 50 pounds.
- Myrtle Beach, SC
DoubleTree Resort Oceanfront (3200 S. Ocean Blvd.)
- Accepts two dogs of any size.
- You’ll pay a $75 fee per pet, per night not to exceed $300 per stay.
- BONUS: They have a fenced off-leash park on the property.
Comfort Suites (710 Frontage Rd. E)
- Accepts two dogs or cats up to 50 pounds.
- You’ll pay a $30 fee per pet, per night.
Patricia Grand Resort (2710 N. Ocean Blvd.)
- Accepts two dogs up to 20 pounds, but only in certain rooms. *Cats, rottweilers, pit bulls, dobermans, boxers, German shepherds, and chow chows are not permitted.
- You’ll pay a $20 fee per pet, per night, up to $150 per week.
- BONUS: There is a dog park on the property and the beach front is pet-friendly.
Residence Inn Oceanfront (2605 S. Ocean Blvd.)
- Accepts two pets of any size.
- You’ll pay a non-refundable $150 fee.
Vancouver Motel (2601 S. Ocean Blvd.)
- Accepts one dog up to 35 pounds.
- You’ll pay a $15 fee per night.