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Celebrate National Pet Month Before It’s Too Late: 4 Hotels Welcoming Your Furry Family Members

by Kimberly Inlander

May 22, 2023

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Destinations / North America

Including pets in family travel is a growing trend. According to Hopper, 60 percent of hotel bookings in 2022 were for pet-friendly properties. Consider these four properties for your next trip with your four-legged friends.

 

The Kimpton Banneker

As long as your pet can fit in the elevator, they are welcome at this Washington, D.C. hotel, with no deposit or cleaning fees charged. Water bowls are delivered to rooms and courtesy bags for walks are provided.

 

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The Harpeth

Guests with furry friends receive a welcome treat bag, water and food bowls, and a bed with a deposit at this Franklin, Tennessee, hotel, which also offers 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails and MaGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions.

 

Central Station

Memphis’ Central Station sits in the South Main District of the city. As a train station-turned-hotel that is still operational, guests and pets arrive in style, welcomed with a treat bag, food and water bowls, and beds of their own.

 

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Holston Hotel

In Nashville, pets experience the finer things at this boutique hotel. Steps from Lower Broadway, explore Music City easily before returning to the relaxing hotel with your furry best friend.

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