Pet Hotels

Pet Hotels are boarding facilities for dogs, cats and other companion animals that offer a higher standard than a classic kennel: larger individual rooms, often with a webcam, a personalised schedule of walks and play, extra care on request, grooming, socialisation sessions, and sometimes transport to and from the home. The idea is for the animal to stay in a comfortable environment, with individual attention, while you are away.

An owner chooses a pet hotel when they want premium conditions for a longer stay, when they have a particular or anxious animal that needs more one-to-one attention, or when it matters to them to be able to see the animal on camera and get daily updates. It is an option for those who prefer to pay more for space, a flexible schedule and additional services.

When you choose a pet hotel, check exactly what the base rate includes and what is charged separately, how large a room actually is, how many walks and play sessions an animal gets per day, what the ratio of staff to animals is, which vaccinations are required, and how medical emergencies are handled. Ask to visit and see occupied rooms, not just show rooms, and read the contract for the cancellation policy and for extra days.

Do a short trial stay and bring the usual food, medication and an item that smells of home. Agree in advance how and when you get updates, so you are not calling anxiously every evening.

A higher rate does not automatically mean better care, so look at the facts rather than the photos: the number of staff per shift, how much time an animal actually spends out of its room, and who makes medical decisions in your absence. Ask for references from clients who have left an animal with needs similar to yours.

Use this directory to find pet hotels in your area, compare services, prices and reviews, and open each hotel's page for contact details and a map before booking.