Clearwater, Florida, is located on the Pinellas Peninsula, between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. Some of the local attractions include beaches, fishing, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and nearby Busch Gardens. Whether you're traveling to the area on business or for pleasure, visitors with dogs are in luck. Clearwater has a number of hotels that are pet-friendly and welcome furry friends for a small nightly fee.
This pet-friendly hotel features 146 spacious rooms. Up to two dogs are allowed in each suite, and additional pet types, such as cats and birds, may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. As of December 2010, pet rates are $20 per night, with a $100 per week maximum. High-speed Internet, complimentary breakfasts and a fitness center are all available for guests. Cable television is in every room, as well as coffee and tea makers and hairdryers. There are also meeting, banquet and conference facilities available to reserve. The hotel also features guest laundry, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Pets are welcome at the La Quinta Inn, which is only six miles from the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport. The hotel features 128 guest rooms and serves complimentary breakfast, which includes waffles, cereals, muffins, fresh fruit and coffee. Free Internet access and newspapers are also available. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, laundry facilities and cable television in all suites. Guests who wish to stay at La Quinta Inn with their pets should call the hotel for nightly pet rates.
Renovated in 2009, this hotel is dog-friendly and allows pets up to 80 lbs. As of December 2010, a nonrefundable fee of $15 is required for the first night, and $10 for each additional night is required of pet owners. The hotel is 15 miles from downtown St. Petersburg and a 30-minute commute from Lowry Park Zoo and Busch Gardens. A fitness center is available for guests, as are a business center, outdoor pool, barbecue facilities and on-site laundry facilities. A convenient snack shop is also open for guests 24 hours a day.
