Even your dog can get a good night's sleep on this bed I have a large dog, and I know it’s not always possible to find hotels that can accommodate an 80-pound pooch. The frustrating thing about locating a pet-friendly hotel is that not every hotel in a certain chain will accept pets; just because you’ve stayed at one Holiday Inn with your pet doesn’t mean that all Holiday Inns accept pets. Happily, I came across PetsWelcome.com, and it appears to be a thorough database of pet-friendly hotels. For example, take a look at all of the pet-friendly hotels listings they have for Atlanta, Georgia! 61 listings and counting. Better yet, they list helpful things such as information regarding whether or not the hotel provides pet beds, walking areas and exercise areas. Pretty cool. I also like the fact that the site lists pet-friendly hotels by hotel chain on the front page. This means that you can quickly determine if you can get your hotel points and save on pet boarding...[more »]

Dorothy Parker and the Round Table are not the only legends at theAlgonquin Hotel in New York. One of the other traditions they have is that there’s always been a cat-in-residence for almost 80 years now. The Algonquin Hotel in New York and Matilda, Cat in Residence With the retirement of Matilda II after a 13 year reign, the hotel has now chosen a new “Algonqueen” for the throne – Matilda III, a blue-eyed ragdoll. The hotel’s new 4-year old mascot divides her time between rubbing up against the plush chairs in the lobby and taking naps on the bellman’s luggage cart. Matilda III has also taken a liking to the hotel’s 13th floor. The new cat is the hotel’s tenth cat-in-residence in 79 years, starting with a stray named Rusty who sneaked into the hotel in 1932. Rusty started sharing a room with then owner Frank Case, and got so snooty he would only drink milk from a champagne glass. Rusty was renamed Hamlet by actor John Barrymore. Rusty/...[more »]

The Vegas Strip is going to the dogs. TheHotel at Mandalay Bay says it has dog-friendly suites on its 22nd floor, specially kitted out with eco-friendly food and water bowls for Fido.They’ll even welcome you with tasty treats and doggy relief bags. Pet-friendly hotel - THEHotel at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas For the discerning doggy, there are special options.Fido’s in-room dining menu, for example, includes a Backyard Delight consisting of hamburger, potatoes, zucchini, carrots, apples, parsley and ground turmeric. For those who feel like stretching their legs, Barking Lot Lane is just steps away near the west entrance of THEhotel. Owners can walk Fido themselves, or call in the Concierge if required.Upto two dogs weighing 100 pounds combined are allowed, and should be on a leash when outside the room. The 43 story all-suite TheHotel has 1,117 one-bedroom suites with plasma television, high-speed internet and wet bars in-room.They have a billiards lounge, lobby bar, co...[more »]