• It can be difficult to find a hotel that allows large dogs.great dane image by goce risteski from Fotolia.com
  
  Many animal lovers consider pets to be family members, so leaving them at home or in a kennel is not an option when the family goes on vacation. But finding a hotel that will allow guests to bring big dogs can be challenging. Many hotels don't allow pets at all, or will accept only small dogs weighing less than 25 pounds. If you have a dog weighing 75 pounds or more, hotels that will accept it should be part of your travel plans. When making a reservation, be sure to mention that you will be bringing a dog.
  
  

Near Indianapolis

• Whether you're going to watch the Indianapolis Colts play football or just want to see the sights in Indy, you can find a place for you and your dog in the town of Greenfield. The Quality Inn & Suites allows up to two pets per room as long as they weigh 100 pounds or less. The hotel charges a fee of $15 per pet per night (as of 2010), and allows pets in rooms that have two queen beds. The Quality Inn & Suites is less than 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis and sits 24 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport. Its amentities include free high-speed Internet, breakfast, local phone calls and weekday newspaper.
  
  Quality Inn & Suites
  2270 N. State St.
  Greenfield, IN 46140
  (317) 462-7112
  qualityinngreenfield.com
  
  

New York

• If your vacation plans will take you to The Big Apple, you and your canine companion can find a room at the 70 Park Avenue Hotel. The hotel does not restrict the size or number of pets but will ask you to sign a waiver stating you will accept liability for any damage your dog causes. No pet fee applies. The 70 Park Avenue Hotel offers dog-walking and dog-sitting services, and there is a park four blocks from the facility where you and your pet can play. This boutique hotel is located in midtown Manhattan and offers a complimentary wine reception each evening. Available amenities include 24-hour room service, in-room spa services and access to the New York Sports Club. The hotel is completely nonsmoking.
  
  70 Park Avenue Hotel
  70 Park Avenue
  New York, NY 10016
  212-973-2400
  70parkave.com
  
  

West-central Minnesota

• The town of Fergus Falls is about 40 minutes from the North Dakota border, and the AmericInn there welcomes guests with dogs. The hotel charges a pet fee of $10 per stay, with a $50 deposit that is refunded if the room is in good condition after your stay. The hotel does not set limits on how much your dogs weigh or how many can stay in the room with you. The inn features free high-speed wireless Internet access, a free hot breakfast and complimentary newspapers. A pool, hot tub and sauna are also available, as are suites with whirlpools and fireplaces.
  
  AmericInn of Fergus Falls, MN
  526 Western Avenue,
  Fergus Falls, MN 56537
  218-739-3900
  americinn.com/hotels/MN/FergusFalls
  
  

Los Angeles

• When the glitz and glamour of L.A. beckons, you can book a stay at the Hotel Palomar. You won't need to pay a deposit or pet free, and you can bring as many dogs as you like without worrying about weight restrictions. You will need to sign a form on which you agree to pay for any cleaning or repairs needed because of your dog(s). Dog-sitting and dog-walking services are available. The hotel is near many popular attractions, including Rodeo Drive, Universal Studios, Santa Monica, Westwood Village, Venice Beach and The Getty Center museum. The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and is fully nonsmoking.
  
  Hotel Palomar Los Angeles-Westwood
  10740 Wilshire Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90024
  310-475-8711
  hotelpalomar-lawestwood.com
  
  

Denver

• The Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Cherry Creek welcomes dogs and their owners who visit the Mile High City. The hotel allows two dogs per room, with no limit on how much they weigh. Owners pay a fee of $50 per stay for a pet-friendly room. This Fairfield Inn sits in the Denver suburbs and is a smoke-free facility. The hotel offers free high-speed wireless Internet access and breakfast, as well access to a nearby full-service fitness center. The hotel is near the Denver Zoo, The Children's Museum of Denver and Elitch Gardens Amusement Park.
  
  Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Cherry Creek
  1680 South Colorado Blvd
  Denver, CO 80222
  303-691-2223
  denvercherrycreekhotel.com