Holiday Inn
This modern, contemporary hotel, newly renovated in 2009, is located in the heart of downtown and is the only dog-friendly hotel in Bridgeport proper. Fortunately, it has a slew of modern amenities, including a well-stocked fitness center, an indoor pool, on-site laundry area and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are spacious with comfy beds and plush linens. Take your pooch for a walk to Captain Cove's Seaport and watch the fishing boats come in. The average room rate is $135. You'll have to plunk down a $50 refundable deposit for your pet and pay an additional $15 a night.
Holiday Inn
1070 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-1234
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Best Western Black Rock Inn
This pet-friendly budget hotel, just a mile or so from downtown Bridgeport, allows up to two dogs to stay in the first-floor rooms. Rooms are basic but clean, bright and spacious, and all have mini-refrigerators. Bed linens are deluxe, especially for a value-priced hotel. It's one of the best bargains around, with free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking. Room rates averaged $110 in 2009; be sure to ask about special discounts and check out online deals. Dogs must be under 15 pounds and there's an additional $20 per night for each pet.
Best Western Black Rock Inn
100 Kings Highway Cutoff
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 659-2200
blackrockinn.com
Fairfield Inn By Macy
Are you traveling with a 40-pound-plus pooch? Many hotels accept only little dogs, usually 15 pounds or lighter. This motor inn, just off the main highway Interstate 95 and less than five miles from Bridgeport, will take dogs up to 50 pounds. The motor inn could use some updating, however. Furnishings, including TVs, bed linens and chairs, are old. Rooms are a bit dark, but you'll get free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking. There's also an outdoor pool, and guests can use the microwave and toaster in the lobby. In 2009, you could get a room for $70. There's an additional $20 a night for pets.
Fairfield Inn By Macy
417 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(800) 347-0414
fairfieldinninfairfield.com
Article Written By Pamela Wright
Pamela Wright is a freelance writer, author of more than two dozen guidebooks, and hundreds of articles. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "National Geographic Traveler," "Family Circle," "Family Fun," "Backpacker," "Hemispheres," "Cooking Light," "Yankee" and more. An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, she holds a Bachelor's from Michigan State University
