Checking Into a Pet-Friendly Hotel With Max

We tried a pet-friendly hotel for the first time last month, and I want to be honest about how it went. Max is a five-year-old Chihuahua, very small, very loud, and very convinced that every room belongs to him. Before booking, I rang the hotel and asked three questions: is there a weight limit, are pets allowed in the restaurant area, and is there a spot for toilet breaks. Their answers were clear, which made me trust them.

Check-in took longer because the front desk had to sort out a bed for him, but the staff were friendly and brought a water bowl without being asked. The room was fine, not luxurious. Max barked at the lift and at the air conditioner, then settled after dinner.

Bring his own bedding and a towel, since the hotel ones are for guests. Pack a few chews too. In the end we had a good night, a short walk around the pool and a quiet morning. I would go again, but I'd ask for a ground-floor room so he doesn't have to use the lift.