Hilton Welcomes Pets in Branson
If you are thinking about going to Branson, Missouri for one of the many festivals, I just learned that the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing is pet friendly. On their site, there is a little icon indicating that the property is pet frendly, but it does not give further details. So, I gave the hotel a call.
I spoke to a pleasant woman named Michelle, who read the pet policy to me. There is a $75.00 room deposit for pets against any damages. You are required to keep dogs on a leash at all times outside of your room, and they are not allowed in the dining areas, which is pretty standard. Cats are allowed, but most likely will not leave the room. There is a special “Pets in Room” door hanger that you can obtain from the front desk that will alert hotel staff to not enter the room just so kitty won’t run out, or your dog won’t be surprised. If room service should come in, you are required to be present with your pet(s) for everyone’s safety and happiness.
As far as number of pets, there was no language in the regulations. I assumed if you had a pair of dogs or cats, it would pose no trouble. Michelle agreed that pets are such a part of the family, that it would be a shame to leave them behind. To me, it is so important for hotels to offer vacancy to pets. The more hotels that offer it, the more people may get in the mindset that they don’t have to give up their pets just because they travel.
Upon further digging I looked at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, which is a sister property. I was able to find that the hotel allows pets up to 75 lbs which is good news. Both hotels have the same regulation. It may not be what English Mastiff owners want to hear, but the hotel seems to be amenable to the average dog, which is indeed good news. I find that owners of dogs of the XXL persuasion are aware of their size and make other arrangements, or have thought about a backup plan. I wonder if they actually weigh the dog. I am sure if your dog was 76 lbs they wouldn’t scoff, but if you walked in with a 175 lb Mastiff they may wonder if the dog would be comfortable. I would follow the rules in that case.
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November 1st, 2009 at 3:59 pm
That is good to know. A first class hotel that allows you to bring your dogs along with. I guess they realized they were in Missouri, where our dogs are part of the family. But I guess many people consider their pets as family members.