Pet-Friendly Hotels In Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is home to dozens of pet-friendly hotels for every traveler and furry member of the family.
Housed within a vintage 19th-century facade, AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown features a sleek European-inspired interior and décor, plus in-house lounges and dining. Dogs up to 75 pounds are welcome in this downtown boutique hotel.
Just steps away from the Devos Place Convention Center and Grand Rapids Public Museum, budget-friendly Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown welcomes dogs and cats.
The historic Peaches Bed & Breakfast, a charming Georgian-manor style home built in 1916, not only allows dogs but has two resident pups, Delta and Dervish. Guests can enjoy the cozy ambiance and warm hospitality while their furry companions explore the lush grounds.
In addition to conveniently located hotels and resorts near the airport or in the vibrant downtown area, Grand Rapids also offers several dog-friendly campgrounds and RV resorts for those who wish to experience the relaxing Michigan outdoors alongside their beloved canine.
No matter your traveling vibe or budget, pets are always welcome in Grand Rapids. With its diverse range of accommodation options and abundance of pet-friendly activities, Grand Rapids is the perfect destination for a memorable getaway with your furry friend.
A Bed and Breakfast Experience
Just a mile from downtown, in the city’s Heritage Hill historic home district, Peaches Bed & Breakfast is a 1916 Georgian-style manor with one guest room dedicated to dogs and their owner(s). There are two resident Dalmatians roaming the property, which includes lush grounds. You can walk your dog on neighborhood sidewalks as you admire Michigan’s largest and finest concentration of 19th and early 20th-century homes.
Hotels Around Town
Other pet-friendly hotels are conveniently located near the Gerald R. Ford International Airport – which has a post-security relief area for traveling pets – and other popular attractions. There may not always be a sidewalk around, but free in-and-out parking makes it easy to access nearby dog parks, trails and beaches for exercise. There are also 20+ outdoor refreshment areas and social districts between Grand Rapids and the Lake Michigan coast, where you and your pet can explore urban environments filled with outdoor dining and drinking options.
Camping with Pets
If you and your pet prefer to be closer to nature, there a number of dog-friendly campgrounds and RV resorts close and convenient to the city. Dogs are also generally allowed in state campgrounds, including Grand Haven State Park, Holland State Park, Muskegon State Park, P.J. Hoffmaster State Park and Yankee Springs Recreation Area. State park campgrounds require that pets must always be on a 6-foot leash, under owner’s immediate control and never left unattended. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles – that’s the case anywhere you visit, of course.
Hotel Pet Tips
- Call or visit hotel websites directly to confirm their weight limits, maximum pet counts, breed restrictions and fees.
- Always declare your pet upon arrival – sneaking them in can result in severe fines and eviction.
- Ask for a room near an exterior door or designated pet relief area.
- Pack a pet bag with your pet’s vaccinations records, food, bowls, waste bags, a familiar bed, toys and a cleansing agent for any accidental messes.
- Ask in advance how the hotel services rooms with pets – many require you to be present with your pet, or to crate them, before staff will enter.
- Keep your pet on a leash or in a carrier at all times when in lobbies, hallways or elevators.
No matter your traveling vibe or budget, pets are always welcome in Grand Rapids. With its diverse range of accommodation options and abundance of pet-friendly activities, Grand Rapids is the perfect destination for a memorable getaway with your furry friend.
