If you plan to be or are in the Wakefield, Massachusetts, area and need to find lodgings that welcome four-legged traveling companions, there's no need to worry. Hotels in Wakefield and in towns nearby open their doors to these special guests. The Sheraton Colonial Boston North Hotel and Conference Center, the Doubletree Boston/Bedford Glen and the Hilton Boston/Woburn are all dog-friendly. Located between Boston and the North Shore area, all three place you near many historic sites, good shopping and Fenway Park.
At the Sheraton Boston North Hotel there is a weight limit of 80 pounds for pets. Additional fees apply if a pet exceeds that weight. Dog owners are provided with a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper dog bed, a welcome packet with information and supplies. Guests checking in with a dog must sign a waiver; according to the Sheraton's pet policy, the hotel reserves the right to charge guests for additional cleaning or damage caused by the dog. The hotel's nonsmoking rooms are equipped with flat-screen television, Sheraton Sweet Sleeper mattresses, large desks, two telephones and Internet access. The hotel provides an on-site restaurant, a business center, a nine hole golf course, a swimming pool and the Boston Sports Club Fitness Center.
Sheraton Colonial Boston North Hotel and Conference Center
One Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-245-9300
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This Doubletree Hotel charges a $25 nonrefundable service fee for pets. Situated on 24 beautiful acres approximately 18 miles from downtown Boston, the eye-catching property is just a short distance from the charms of Lexington and Concord. The hotel provides guest rooms with flat screen television, in-room safe, Internet access and work area. Suites, executive suites and accessible rooms also offer sitting areas, bathrobe and a lounge. The Bistro 44, the hotel's only restaurant, serves healthy meals in a French bistro style setting. After dining, guests can take advantage of a fitness room, pool or tennis court. Business travelers are provided a business center for faxing, mailing or photocopying.
Doubletree Hotel Boston/Bedford Glen
44 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, MA 01730
781-275-5500
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The Hilton Boston/Woburn accepts pets up to 75 pounds. The Bed & Bowls Limited kennel is available to guests who pay a nonrefundable fee of $75. The 344-room hotel provides accommodations in three classes: standard guest rooms, suites and executive rooms. Each is equipped with work space, Internet access and telephone and provides movies and daily newspaper. Restaurants include 2 Forbes, an American Bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and the Opal Ultra Lounge that serves only dinner. Additional amenities include a fitness center and pool and a business center with fax, meeting rooms, video conferencing and messaging.
Hilton Boston/Woburn
2 Forbes Road
Woburn, MA 01801
781-932-0999
www1.hilton.com