Home to the Coachella Valley History Museum and many multicultural festivals, Indio is not just the oldest city in the Coachella Valley, but also the largest. The business and visitor-friendly city offers pet-friendly area hotels, some of which charge a fee. Dog lovers traveling with pets should look into any pet restrictions at the hotels since some facilities impose rules regarding size, and the number of pets permitted.
As of September 2010, the Quality Inn can accommodate pets weighing less than 30 pounds for a $10 per night, per pet fee. The pet-friendly hotel offers 62 guestrooms, and is conveniently situated near attractions such as Knott's Soak City water park, the Living Desert Museum and the Salton Sea. Guestrooms come with telephones with voice mail, cable televisions, irons with ironing boards, and coffee brewers. Wi-Fi Internet access, local calls and the daily continental breakfast are free. Hotel guests also have access to the hotel's outdoor pool and hot tub. Some local activities guests can engage in include shopping, gambling, sightseeing and golfing.
Quality Inn
43505 Monroe St.
Indio, Calif. 92201
760-347-4044
qualityinn.com
The Best Western Date Tree Hotel allows up to two dogs of any size in a room with their owner for $10 per night, per pet fee, as of September, 2010. The 119 guestrooms that make up this hotel are all non-smoking rooms, and come with telephones with free local calls under 30 minutes, DVD players, mini-refrigerators, color televisions, and complimentary toiletries. High-speed Internet access is free of charge and available throughout the facility. The pet-friendly hotel also offers amenities such as a fitness room, a 24-hour heated pool and spa, a business center, a laundry, and meeting facility. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every morning.
Best Western Date Tree Hotel
81-909 Indio Blvd.
Indio, Calif. 92201
760-347-3421
datetree.com
The La Quinta Resort and Club is 16 minutes from Indio, California, and situated on 45 acres. As of September 2010, the hotel advertised a pet-friendly policy that allows guests to stay in a room with their pet for a $50 charge per pet. Pet amenities, such as a pet bed, place mats, pet treats, water and food bowls are all included. Lodging choices at this resort range from casitas and suites to villas and private residences. Room amenities include high-speed Internet access and flat-screen televisions. Some rooms come with fireplaces, kitchenettes and private pools. Activities at the resort include golfing, tennis and swimming. The resort also has a spa, meeting facility, a shopping area and four restaurants.
La Quinta Resort & Club
49-499 Eisenhower Drive
La Quinta, Calif. 92253
760-564-4111
laquintaresort.com
