Texas' South Central region features popular tourist destinations such as the Riverwalk and Alamo Mission in San Antonio as well as the state capitol in Austin. Many of the hotels in this region allow dog owners to bring their furry friends with them. South Central Texas has outdoor recreational areas that permit dogs, including the Zilker Metropolitan Park in Austin and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
The Hotel Indigo in Downtown San Antonio is adjacent to the historic Alamo, a mission that was converted into a fort during the Texas War of Independence in the mid-19th century. The hotel is also within walking distance of shopping and dining in the city's Riverwalk district. As of summer 2010, dogs are allowed to stay for a nightly fee of $35 per pet. No weight limit is enforced. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, laundromat, business center with fax services and an on-site restaurant, Phil Bar and Bistro, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each guest room has a satellite television and work desk, while some have living room areas with sleeper sofas.
Hotel Indigo at the Alamo
105 N. Alamo
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-933-2000
ichotelsgroup.com
The Wingate hotel is in the San Antonio suburb of New Braunfels, and it allows dogs to stay for free. All dogs must be under 25 pounds, and they must be kept away from the breakfast room and swimming area. Dogs cannot be left unattended in the guest rooms. Amenities at this hotel include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, exercise room, complimentary continental breakfast and meeting space for seminars. Access to Wi-Fi Internet is available throughout the hotel. The 72 guest rooms offer free local calls, work desks and satellite televisions and are smoke-free. The hotel is 10 minutes from the Schlitterbahn water amusement park.
Wingate by Wyndham New Braunfels
245 FM-306
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-515-4701
wingatehotels.com
In downtown Austin, the Hyatt Regency faces the shore of Lady Bird Lake and is within walking distance of marinas on the water. The hotel is less than 10 minutes from Zilker Metropolitan Park and the campus of the University of Texas-Austin. As of summer 2010, dogs are permitted to stay for a nightly fee of $50 per pet. All dogs must weigh under 70 pounds, and the owners must provide vaccination records upon arrival. The hotel's amenities include shuttle service to Austin International Airport, a laundromat, valet parking and an on-site restaurant, Southwest Bistro, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest rooms have Wi-Fi Internet access, flat-screen televisions and king or double beds.
Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs
Austin, TX 78704
512-477-1234
hyatt.com
The Ramada, located in San Marcos, is a five-minute drive to the San Marcos River, where tourists can take glass-bottom boat tours provided by the Aquarena Center. As of summer 2010, dogs under 20 pounds are allowed to stay for a nightly fee of $25 per pet. This hotel offers amenities such as parking spaces for large trucks and RVs, a car rental desk, daily housekeeping service, complimentary continental breakfast and an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub. Each room has Wi-Fi Internet access, a satellite television, microwave and refrigerator. Some of the guest rooms have whirlpool tubs.
Ramada Limited - San Marcos
1701 I-35 N.
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-395-8000
ramada.com
