Dog friendly guesthouse/hotel?

maeha · Oct 15th, 2006, 11:25

Great to find an active forum that really works. Thanks!

My question......

I need a dog friendly guesthouse/hotel, cheap, in Chennai for a few weeks while I chase up a more permanent long-stay apartment from the leads I have received on this forum.

Maeha is a Toogle (Terrier/Poodle cross), small, friendly, house trained, doesn't bark, doesn't bite!

Any pointers will be welcome!

I have also read the other threads regarding bringing dogs into India and it really is not my ideal to bring her with us. I have spent the last month looking for a good home for her but with no success. Looks like she's stuck with us.

Thanks!

deepsea · Oct 26th, 2006, 17:51

It is very difficult to find a place that accepts animals (well trained or otherwise) in Chennai, that to cheap. You might want to check out some of the bigger hotels since they are more accommodating for a price. Also, the level of canine medical care is not good in Chennai so you will have to be careful with her.

Sorry, but hope you have a good trip.

rab · Oct 26th, 2006, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by maeha

Maeha is a Toogle (Terrier/Poodle cross), small, friendly, house trained, doesn't bark, doesn't bite!

Surely your dog is a 'Toodle' not a 'Toogle'???

ddevadatta · Oct 26th, 2006, 19:06

Think hard before you bring your pooch to India. I wouldn't recommend it at all.

Nick-H · Oct 26th, 2006, 19:28

There's a vet's surgery near where I live. People are often turning up in big cars with their dogs, if that's any kind of recommendation

...

In the, hopefuly unlikely event, you need such a thing drop me a PM and I'll give directions.

Nick-H · Oct 26th, 2006, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddevadatta

Think hard before you bring your pooch to India. I wouldn't recommend it at all.

TBH, neither would I. In fact I wouldn't recommend putting an animal through a flight: it's bad enough for us humans in economy class

capt_mahajan · Oct 26th, 2006, 21:12

Pet friendly hotels in India do not advertise such services. And there are not many to begin with.

You have to shortlist hotels and ask. Generally the less expensive the hotel, the more flexible they are likely to be. Offer them some extra money.

Chennai has a Blue Cross .... worst case scenario you could get a kennel recommended. But I wouldnt really advise this (my dog got tick infested and anaemic at a Calcutta kennel), or a flight for a pet for that matter.

ps http://www.bluecross.org.in/home.html

maeha · Oct 26th, 2006, 21:54

Thanks for all your r3pli3s. I hav3 alr3ady manag3d to book into Broadlands Lodg3 for th3 first f3w w33ks whil3 i ch3ck out som3 apartm3nts.

I did consid3r v3ry long and hard if I should bring my dog to India, but h3r3 in Thailand I could not b3 confid3nt that sh3 would not b3 lft to roam fr33.

Thanks!

BTW.... Th3 l3tt3r b3tw33n D and F isn't working on my laptop.

Nick-H · Oct 27th, 2006, 00:23

Sorry, I can't read your version of English. WHOA! I just worked out the final sentence!!! Sorry: hope you get a new laptop real soon

Apparently it is one of the features of English language that one can completely misspell it (like I do) or even leave out heaps of letters and people's brains can still work it out

I knew a girl here a while back who used to work with street dogs. She said that there were a number of shelters like blue cross, but due to lack of funding they were unable to inoculate against basic diseases, and often healthy dogs taken there would die.

I recognise the word 'Broadlands' in your post. I understand they don't offer accomodation to Indians... so maybe they take dogs

Danie · Dec 14th, 2006, 21:11

Do you know if some of the "chain" hotels accept dogs?

My son has made many sacrifices (material and emotional) during our frequent moves. I go back and forth on this issue. I don't want to create a bad situation for our golden retriever (Kramer) and I don't want my son to have to give him up. Especially due to the fact that Kramer was our son's "reward" when we came back from living in England for 3 years. We plan to have family take care of our two cats while we're in India.

If cost is less of an issue, are there hotels that accept having a pooch as a guest?

Kind regards,

Danie

Danie · Jan 12th, 2007, 09:54

I've been doing a little more research on this topic tonight. I'm not sure if you found what you're looking for but here's what I found...

Choice Hotels, such as Comfort Inn and Quality Inn both accept pets. I read that All Starwood hotels permit pets but when I tried to book a hotel room at Sheraton or Le Meridian in Chennai no rooms were available "with pets".

If I find anything else out, I'll let you know!

Kind regards,

Danie

edwardseco · Jan 12th, 2007, 12:41

I am not sure about that info. I don't have Sheraton in mind as pet friendly. I use 4 guidebooks for this and know that it varies a lot between properties for Comfort Inn as well..

Danie · Jan 12th, 2007, 18:59

According to your guidebooks..are there any pet friendly hotels in Chennai? If so, which ones?

Kind regards,

Danie

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

I am not sure about that info. I don't have Sheraton in mind as pet friendly. I use 4 guidebooks for this and know that it varies a lot between properties for Comfort Inn as well..

edwardseco · Jan 14th, 2007, 02:57

My post got lost. Awful news, both the Quality & Comfort Inns of Chennai don't. Sheraton does in some properties but not there. I believe you would be able to succeed if you call other places and "negotiate". The places I found in India that advertised they did accept pets were well out of my range (Taj for example)..

Danie · Jan 14th, 2007, 04:24

Thanks for the info.

Some of my husband's co-workers that have moved to Chennai and Bangalore brought dogs with them. I'll see if I can find out where they stayed with their dogs while they were waiting for their housing.

Kind regards,

Danie

Oct 15th, 2006, 11:25	#1
maeha Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 15	Dog friendly guesthouse/hotel? Great to find an active forum that really works. Thanks! My question...... I need a dog friendly guesthouse/hotel, cheap, in Chennai for a few weeks while I chase up a more permanent long-stay apartment from the leads I have received on this forum. Maeha is a Toogle (Terrier/Poodle cross), small, friendly, house trained, doesn't bark, doesn't bite! Any pointers will be welcome! I have also read the other threads regarding bringing dogs into India and it really is not my ideal to bring her with us. I have spent the last month looking for a good home for her but with no success. Looks like she's stuck with us. Thanks!

Oct 26th, 2006, 19:06	#4
ddevadatta Finger Licking Good Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 907	Think Hard Think hard before you bring your pooch to India. I wouldn't recommend it at all. __________________ Ayurvedic cure for an Indian headache

Oct 26th, 2006, 21:12	#7
capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,606	Pet friendly hotels in India do not advertise such services. And there are not many to begin with. You have to shortlist hotels and ask. Generally the less expensive the hotel, the more flexible they are likely to be. Offer them some extra money. Chennai has a Blue Cross .... worst case scenario you could get a kennel recommended. But I wouldnt really advise this (my dog got tick infested and anaemic at a Calcutta kennel), or a flight for a pet for that matter. ps http://www.bluecross.org.in/home.html __________________ . Outside the machine

Jan 12th, 2007, 09:54	#11
Danie Danie in Chennai Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 50	Choice, and possibly Starwood I've been doing a little more research on this topic tonight. I'm not sure if you found what you're looking for but here's what I found... Choice Hotels, such as Comfort Inn and Quality Inn both accept pets. I read that All Starwood hotels permit pets but when I tried to book a hotel room at Sheraton or Le Meridian in Chennai no rooms were available "with pets". If I find anything else out, I'll let you know! Kind regards, Danie Last edited by Danie : Jan 12th, 2007 at 18:57.

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Oct 26th, 2006, 17:51	#2
deepsea Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 30	It is very difficult to find a place that accepts animals (well trained or otherwise) in Chennai, that to cheap. You might want to check out some of the bigger hotels since they are more accommodating for a price. Also, the level of canine medical care is not good in Chennai so you will have to be careful with her. Sorry, but hope you have a good trip.

Oct 26th, 2006, 19:28	#5
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,209	There's a vet's surgery near where I live. People are often turning up in big cars with their dogs, if that's any kind of recommendation ... In the, hopefuly unlikely event, you need such a thing drop me a PM and I'll give directions.

Oct 26th, 2006, 21:54	#8
maeha Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Thailand Posts: 15	Thanks for all your r3pli3s. I hav3 alr3ady manag3d to book into Broadlands Lodg3 for th3 first f3w w33ks whil3 i ch3ck out som3 apartm3nts. I did consid3r v3ry long and hard if I should bring my dog to India, but h3r3 in Thailand I could not b3 confid3nt that sh3 would not b3 lft to roam fr33. Thanks! BTW.... Th3 l3tt3r b3tw33n D and F isn't working on my laptop.

Oct 27th, 2006, 00:23	#9
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,209	Sorry, I can't read your version of English. WHOA! I just worked out the final sentence!!! Sorry: hope you get a new laptop real soon Apparently it is one of the features of English language that one can completely misspell it (like I do) or even leave out heaps of letters and people's brains can still work it out I knew a girl here a while back who used to work with street dogs. She said that there were a number of shelters like blue cross, but due to lack of funding they were unable to inoculate against basic diseases, and often healthy dogs taken there would die. I recognise the word 'Broadlands' in your post. I understand they don't offer accomodation to Indians... so maybe they take dogs

Dec 14th, 2006, 21:11	#10
Danie Danie in Chennai Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 50	Do you know if some of the "chain" hotels accept dogs? My son has made many sacrifices (material and emotional) during our frequent moves. I go back and forth on this issue. I don't want to create a bad situation for our golden retriever (Kramer) and I don't want my son to have to give him up. Especially due to the fact that Kramer was our son's "reward" when we came back from living in England for 3 years. We plan to have family take care of our two cats while we're in India. If cost is less of an issue, are there hotels that accept having a pooch as a guest? Kind regards, Danie

Jan 12th, 2007, 12:41	#12
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,841	I am not sure about that info. I don't have Sheraton in mind as pet friendly. I use 4 guidebooks for this and know that it varies a lot between properties for Comfort Inn as well..

Jan 14th, 2007, 02:57	#14
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,841	My post got lost. Awful news, both the Quality & Comfort Inns of Chennai don't. Sheraton does in some properties but not there. I believe you would be able to succeed if you call other places and "negotiate". The places I found in India that advertised they did accept pets were well out of my range (Taj for example)..

Jan 14th, 2007, 04:24	#15
Danie Danie in Chennai Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 50	Thanks for the info. Some of my husband's co-workers that have moved to Chennai and Bangalore brought dogs with them. I'll see if I can find out where they stayed with their dogs while they were waiting for their housing. Kind regards, Danie

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