HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you been thinking of a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day, but have run into a little snag? Aunt Matilda will take the kids, but she and Uncle Chester are a bit iffy when it comes to taking care of your cat, Bertha, or your beagle, Ginger?  A little while back, I discovered that the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing will let Bertha and Ginger settle right in. It might not sound too romantic to have the “kids” glued to you at all times, but a crate fits in the bathroom, or you can always get a suite to have private grownup time away from the furkids.

There is an icon on the site that indicates the hotel is friendly, but the website doesn’t give all the details. I am sure that things have not changed dramatically since I called, but you may want to verify when making a reservation. Dogs are required to be kept on a leash at all times when the dog is outside of your room.  There is a $75.00 fee per room that is a deposit against pet damage. The front desk will give you a special hanger for the door that will tell staff that there are pets in the room, so they do not disturb them when they are alone.

As far as the number or size of the pets, they allow pets up to the size of 75 lbs.  While this is good news in general, it is bad news for owners of the giant breeds.  However, typically those whose lifestyle includes an XXL companion, they have learned to adjust that their dog will not be welcomed everywhere. There are some great pet resorts that you can take your friend to while you are away if that is the case.

The hotel’s sister property, Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, seems to have the same rules and regulations. It is such a relief to be able to find a luxury property that offers a spa and restaurants that accepts our four legged friends as guests.  To me, the deposit is a very small price to pay for having a best buddy around, and certainly is a savings over a week at the kennel.

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