For pet owners, traveling with their furry friends can often be a hardship, but more and more hotel chains are discovering the value of pet-friendly accommodations. In the city of Joliet, for example, the fourth largest city in Illinois, there are several pet-friendly lodging facilities where pets are also considered patrons.
The Comfort Inn in North Joliet offers a pet accommodation policy that includes two pets per room, up to 40 lbs. A full-service facility, it features amenities such as a complimentary hot breakfast, indoor swimming pool and spa facilities and a complimentary newspaper delivered daily. The hotel also offers complimentary high-speed Internet access, as well as suite accommodations with in-room appliances such as refrigerators or microwaves. In all, the hotel offers 64 rooms, and is conveniently located within two miles of Joliet Municipal Airport.
Comfort Inn North Joliet
3235 Norman Ave.
Joliet, IL 60435
815-436-5141
comfortinn.com
The Motel 6, conveniently located right off Interstate 80, also has a pet-accommodating policy, charging only an additional fee per night for pet owners. The motel chain, in fact, bills itself as "America's original pet friendly hotel chain." The motel, which also has a kids-stay-free policy, features amenities such as complimentary coffee, complimentary local phone calls and extended cable service. The motel also has laundry facilities, and is conveniently located less than six miles from the local mall, the Louis Joliet Mall, and about three miles from the Joliet Park District Airport.
Motel 6
1850 McDonough St.
Joliet, IL 60436
815-729-2800
motel6.com
The Fairfield Inn Joliet South has a pet-friendly policy, though pet owners should call ahead to discuss the complete pet policy. A three-story facility, the inn includes eight suites and 56 guest rooms, with amenities such as in-room coffee, a complimentary continental breakfast, and both fax and copy services for business-oriented patrons. The hotel is also located a half a mile from a local fitness trail, a perfect opportunity to get your pet some much-needed exercise after being on the road. There are also several eating establishments within walking distance, including a Cracker Barrel restaurant. AAA and senior discounted rates are available.
Fairfield Inn Joliet South
1501 Riverboat Center Dr.
Joliet, IL 60436
815-741-3499
Marriott.com
