Michigan Pet Friendly Hotels

Michigan has more than 3,200 miles of shore line on the Great Lakes as well as 11,000 inland lakes. The lakes, rivers and streams in Michigan are also home to about 146 different species of fish. Add to that 140 state parks with hiking and biking trails and there is hardly a place in the state that is not near some form of outdoor activity. Many people like to bring their pets with them on vacation, and state parks do allow pets, with some restrictions. There are hotels in Michigan that understand how important pets are and welcome them as another member of the family.

Best Western Four Seasons

Best Western Four Seasons is just a few blocks from Lake Michigan. The hotel allows pets for $10 a night. Children under the age of 17 stay for free when in the same room with a paying adult as long as there is no extra bed ordered. The hotel has a total of 50 rooms, both smoking and nonsmoking, some with balconies and/or recliners. The hotel features an indoor pool, game room, ice and vending machines and an indoor hot tub. Amenities include a free hot breakfast, cable TV, free parking for cars, trucks and RVs, free coffee, free USA Today newspapers, coffee and tea makers in the rooms, DVD players, microwaves and refrigerators. Cribs and rollaways are available for an extra charge. Rates in 2009 range from about $70.

Best Western Four Seasons
305 Munson Ave.
Traverse City, Michigan, 49686
(231) 946-8424
bestwestern.com

Baymont Inn and Suites Gaylord

The Baymont Inn and Suites Gaylord has smoking and nonsmoking rooms. The hotel features a business center and an indoor heated pool, and amenities include free breakfast, free high-speed Internet, cable TV, in-room coffee makers, free parking, free newspaper, ice machine, microwaves and refrigerators. Children 18 and under stay free. Pets are allowed for a fee of $20 for each pet for the length of the stay. Rates in 2009 start at about $60.

Baymont Inn and Suites Gaylord
510 South Wisconsin Ave.
Gaylord, Michigan 49735
(989) 731-6331
baymontinns.com

Tawas Bay Beach Resort

The Tawas Bay Beach Resort has 99 rooms, both smoking and nonsmoking, more than half of which have a view of Tawas Bay Harbor. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, lounge, beach bar, indoor pool, fitness center, game room, shuffleboard, beach volleyball, a business center, meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 225 people, a fitness center, dry heat sauna and Jacuzzi. Amenities include cable TV, coffee makers, free wireless Internet, room service and guided kayaking trips. Pets are allowed for a one -ime $30 fee with no limit on the number of pets or the pet's weight. Rates in 2009 start at about $90.

Tawas Bay Beach Resort
300 E. Bay St.
East Tawas, Michigan 48730
(800)336-8601
.tawasbaybeachresort.com

Article Written By Regina Sass

Regina Sass has been a writer for 10 years, penning articles for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Her online experience includes writing, advertising and editing for an educational website. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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