Pet friendly & dog-friendly lodgings open doors to your dog

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Massachusetts hotels, inns, and resorts recognize the important role of a family dog, and several offer pet friendly hospitality, even including services like dog beds, on-staff dog walkers, dog treats, and convenient maps of local walking trails. Call ahead to these Massachusetts dog friendly hotels, because some lodgings request a refundable cleaning deposit and place limits on the size of visiting pets.

Seaport Hotel Boston

One Seaport Lane Boston, MA, 02210 Phone: 617-385-4000

Your dog can be part of your plans when you book that great city adventure

An escape to the city for that perfect getaway does not mean you have to leave your four-footed companion at home. At the Seaport Hotel, on the harbor in the heart of Boston’s energizing Seaport District, pets up to 25 pounds are more than welcome. One of the few pet-friendly hotels on the waterfront, the hotel has designated pet-friendly rooms and suites on three floors and permits leashed dogs throughout most of the hotel property. When you arrive, you (or your pet!) will have a choice of pet toys as well as complimentary doggie bags and treats. There are outdoor grassy areas for strolling and plenty of places in the area where dogs (and their humans) can stretch their legs.

Deluxe Room - Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa - Sandwich Village, MA

Dan'l Webster Inn and Spa

149 Main Street Historic Sandwich Village, MA, 02563 Phone: Toll-Free: 855-520-0550

Historic Sandwich inn has the welcome mat out for four-footed guests

If the idea of leaving your pet behind means you are not going to really enjoy that long-awaited vacation, the Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa in the heart of Sandwich Village has a solution: Bring your furry friend along! Several of the inn’s rooms and suites are ready to welcome your pet of 50 pounds and under. You’ll find that Cape Cod is as welcoming as the inn: With its miles of hiking trails and pet-welcoming merchants and outside eateries in charming seaside villages and Main Streets, you and your pet will feel right at home. Back at the inn, human guests will enjoy luxurious bedding, whirlpool tubs and private garden-view balconies. Dine in a conservatory, in a tavern or on a terrace.

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See Plymouth

4 North Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-0100 Toll-Free: 800-872-1620

Walking trails, beach and Main Street strolls will keep your furry traveling companions happy

Your pooch may not appreciate what the Mayflower means to American history, but he or she will still love strolling along the Plymouth waterfront or walking (on a leash, of course) the Pilgrim Trail through scenic Brewster Gardens to Morton Park. There are plenty of pet-friendly lodgings in the area, and with its plethora of parks and play areas, there are lots of trails for pets to explore, too, including a great walk starting at Nelson Memorial Beach Park. The Hedges Pond Recreational Area & Preserve is 105 acres with two miles of walking trails, and Ellisville Harbor State Park includes open meadows and a barrier beach. Some restaurants and breweries with outdoor seating are dog-friendly and even offer water bowls for furry travelers. Please call 1.800.USA.1620, or visit our website to learn more about these activities and others to prepare for your trip to Plymouth.

Playing with Goldie 500x250 - Lamb & Lion Inn - Barnstable, MA

Lamb and Lion Inn

2504 Route 6A Barnstable, MA, 02630 Phone: 508-362-6823 Toll-Free: 800-909-6923

You and your pooch will vacation in the lap of luxury at this award-winning inn

Is it any surprise that an inn called the Lamb and Lion would be pet-friendly? Bring your pooch, 40 pounds and under, to relax with you at this classic Cape Cod inn, called one of the top 12 pet-friendly properties in the world by CNN. With private entryways to your suite, four acres for strolling and inn-provided pet sheets, towels and water bowls, your dog will live in the lap of luxury. Take a short walk down to the waterfront, head to nearby dog-friendly conservation land, or just hang out by the pool. Ask about the inn’s free self-guided driving tour where you’ll find the best dog-friendly restaurants, trails, parks, ponds – even whale-watches and island ferries!

XV Beacon

15 Beacon Street Boston, MA, 02108 Phone: 617-670-1500 Toll-Free: 877-982-3226

There’s serious pooch-pampering going on at this hotel in the heart of Beacon Hill

Why shouldn’t your pooch feel as pampered as you when you stay at XV Beacon in the heart of Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. For you, there’s the popular Mooo.... Restaurant; for your dog, there are homemade dog biscuits in a personalized dish and a water bowl with filtered water. For you, there are Frette linens on a canopy or four-poster bed; for your dog, there’s a plush dog bed. For you, the boutique hotel’s concierge can arrange for restaurant reservations; for your dog, there’s a list of pet-friendly establishments. And, dog sitting and walking can be arranged prior to your arrival. For both of you, there’s the joy of staying in one of the best walking cities in America. Let the pampering begin! XV Beacon ranked 1st on Conde Nast's list of 10 Top Hotels in Boston: Readers Choice Awards 2017-20.

Pig in a Blanket - Rockport Inn & Suites - Rockport, MA

Rockport Inn and Suites

183 Main Street Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-3300

Pet-welcoming hotel close to plenty of scenic places for strolling, hiking

Rockport and the surrounding North Shore area are known for being stroll-worthy. So why not bring your dog along when you plan your vacation? Accommodations at the Rockport Inn & Suites are pet-friendly, allowing for two pets per room. It’s a short walk to the beaches, shops, galleries and people-watching in the scenic downtown. Area parks and Millbrook Meadow also feature plenty of room to get in that morning walk. Amenities that humans will love include a complimentary continental breakfast, an indoor pool and fitness center. Book a two-room townhouse-style suite and really relax with your four-footed friend with a large living room downstairs and spacious bedroom with cathedral ceiling and skylights upstairs. Click here to view our pet policy (PDF).

Hotel on North

297 North Street Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Phone: 413-358-4741

Leave the family pet behind? This comfortable boutique hotel says no way!

Go on a vacation without the family pet? The Hotel on North would not think of it! This boutique hotel offers several pet-friendly rooms as well as a very pet-friendly atmosphere. (Your pet can ask any staff member for a treat.) You’re about to check in and realize you left that pet blanket or water bowl behind? Just ask for a replacement at the front desk. Even crates can be had upon request for those times you want to slip out pet-free to enjoy a cocktail or go exploring. But there’s plenty to do in the area for four-footed guests, too, including nearby state parks with hiking trails.

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Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA, 02119 Phone: 617-439-7000 Toll-Free: 800-752-7077

Bring your pets along on your urban getaway at this hotel right on the harbor

You’re not the only one who could use a little urban getaway: Your pet is ready for that kind of special treat, too. And at the Boston Harbor Hotel, pets are more than welcome to share your room or suite and enjoy all walkable, pet-friendly Boston has to offer. A maximum of two pets per room, up to a total of 80 pounds, is permitted at this hotel right by the city’s vibrant harbor. The hotel is close to the Rose Kennedy Greenway and a 20-minute walk to the Common. See the expert concierge about pet walking services as well as pet sitting and kennel services and local veterinarians. Forgot Fido’s bed? The hotel has you covered, and there may even be a welcome gift involved!

Cape Codder Resort & Spa

1225 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA, 02601 Phone: 855-861-4370

Inn with 300-year history of welcoming guests extends its hospitality to furry family members

At the Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa, they have been welcoming travelers of all kinds for over 300 years. So of course they will throw out the welcome mat for your pet! The inn has several pet-friendly rooms for guests who want to bring their furry family members along. The pets must be 50 pounds and under, and there is a limit of two per room. Of course, your pet’s favorite amenity is being with you, but yours may be the inn’s spacious and individually appointed rooms, its four-season gardens, on-site spa and award-winning dining. The Cape is very pet-friendly, and there are plenty of nearby walks and strolls, from the streets of Sandwich Village to coastal, nature preserve and woodsy trails.

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Battery Wharf Boston Hotel

Three Battery Wharf Boston, MA, 02109 Phone: 617-994-9000 Toll-Free: 800-257-7544

Pets need pampering, too: Bring them along to this luxury harborfront hotel

Just because you are planning a getaway in a luxurious harborside hotel doesn’t mean you can’t bring your favorite furry companion along for the adventure. At the Battery Wharf Hotel, an unrivaled urban retreat, guests may bring one or two pets, 50 pounds or under, to enjoy all this pet-friendly city has to offer. The boutique hotel is on the city’s picturesque Harbor Walk, so your pooch will get plenty of exercise. You will, too, since the hotel features a 24/7 fitness center and, for relaxation, access to the Exhale Spa and waterfront yoga classes. Pick up a gourmet coffee and artisanal pastry at Cafe Amalfi before heading out with your pet to explore Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the bustling waterfront and other parts of this delightfully walkable city.

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