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New Yorkers love their dogs... and cats. With the numerous dog parks and pet events held in and around the city, this place is practically a haven for our furry friends. So, it’s not surprising that there are many area hotels cater to their guest’s animals. From complimentary kitty litter to gourmet room service (yes, that would be room service for your dog or cat), New York City hotels show that they love your pets almost as much as you do.

Before booking any travel or leaving town with your pet, Leila Peverett of AndASmallDog.com, a great source for pet travel advice, says that the following tips should be taken into consideration:

• Always bring proof of vaccinations along with a health certificate if you are traveling out-of-state
• When looking for a pet-friendly hotel, call ahead to inquire about any pet fees, if there are any breed or weight restrictions, or if your pet can be left unattended.
• Don't forget to pack your pet's favorite toy(s) and blanket or pillow so that they feel "at home"

PET-FRIENDLY HOTELS IN NYC: 

Soho Grand Hotel – 310 West Broadway (212) 965-3000 / sohogrand.com

This hotel, in one of Manhattan’s most stylish neighborhoods, requires that owners sign a pet damage waiver. However, they do not require a pet fee, and are happy to furnish pet beds, dishes, and kitty litter if necessary.

Loews Regency Hotel – 540 Park Avenue (212) 759-4100 / loewshotels.com

Loews Hotels has a great Loews Loves Pets program that refers to all “guests” as VIPs (very important pets). The service includes a gourmet room-service menu for dogs and cats, bones, catnip, scratching poles, and dog-walking maps. Can you imagine a room service cart coming to deliver food just for Sparky? To learn more about this fascinating program, visit Loews Hotels Pet Page 

70 Park Ave – 70 Park Avenue (212) 687-7050 / 70parkave.com

This Murray Hill Hotel hotel does not charge a pet fee, and only allows small to medium-sized dogs and cats that do not exceed 40 lbs.

The Carlyle – 35 East 76th Street (212) 717-4682 / thecarlyle.com

This elegant Upper East Side sanctuary for the rich and famous accepts both dogs and cats. They offer their guests complimentary dog food, dog beds, and also charge a $50 non-refundable fee.

Affinia Hotels – Varied locations (212) 320-8050 / affinia.com

All hotels that are part of Affinia have a special Jet Set Pets program. Unique perks include pet grooming, a pet psychic (!), take-home travel bowl, dog-sitting services, and much more. NYC hotels affiliated with the program include Dumont Plaza Hotel, Southgate Tower Hotel, and Eastgate Tower Hotel. All properties charge $25 per day. For more information on Affinia Hotels’ Jet Set Pets program, visit their site here

Muse Hotel – 130 W 46th Street (212) 485-2400 / themusehotel.com

If you are bringing more than one of your four-legged friends to the city, the Muse Hotel, located in the heart of the Theater District, allows two pets per room. However, they ask that you provide an up-to-date health certificate from a vet within 10 days of arrival. Also, bring your own bed linens and dishes as none will be provided.

Renaissance New York Times Square – 130 East 57th Street (212) 753-8841 / marriott.com

This hotel, in the center of New York’s flashing neon, accepts pets with a $65 non-refundable deposit

Waldorf Towers  – 100 East 50th Street (212) 872-4635 / waldorftowersresidences.com

The Waldorf Towers, which occupies the 28th through 42nd floors of the famed Waldorf Astoria Hotel, accepts all pets under 25 lbs. There is no deposit required, but a credit card will be swiped for incidentals

Plaza Hotel – 5th Avenue at Central Park South (212) 759-3000 / theplaza.com

This magnificent landmark hotel, often referred to as New York’s most prestigious address, does accept pets... but only dogs. You are required to sign a waiver if your pet should cause any damage to one of their ultra luxurious rooms.

Hilton Times Square – 234 West 42nd Street (212) 840-8222 / Hilton.com

Have a big dog? This hotel accepts pets up to 50 lbs., with a $150 deposit. In fact, most Hilton properties in New York City accept pets. However, each hotel has a different policy regarding weight limit and deposit required, so make sure to call ahead to find out if your pet can be accepted.

If you would like your hotel included on this list, please email me.

For more information about travelling with your pets, visit www.AndASmallDog.com.

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