• Norristown, Pennsylvania, is a suburb about six miles northwest of Philadelphia. Nearby attractions include several malls and golf courses, Sesame Place, Valley Forge National Park, the Fort Washington Expo Center, Independence Hall National Historical Park and the U.S. Mint. Although there are no pet-friendly hotels in Norristown itself, a few can be found in the surrounding boroughs.
  
  

Homestead Studio Suites: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

• The Homestead Studio Suites is less than 15 minutes, or just over five miles, from Norristown. In 2011, the pet policy at Homestead Studio Suites is to charge a $25-per-day, non-refundable cleaning fee. This charge will not exceed $150, but size and breed restrictions may apply. The Harford Dog Park, with an off-leash area and water fountains for dogs, is a 15-minute drive from the Homestead Studio Suites. This hotel is designed for longer stays -- each room comes with a fully equipped kitchen. Other amenities include iron and ironing board, laundry, wireless Internet for a small fee, business services and housekeeping for guests who stay seven nights or more.
  
  

Marriott Residence Inn: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

• The Marriott Residence Inn in Conshohocken is slightly more than five miles from Norristown, or a 15-minute drive. Pets are allowed, with a non-refundable sanitation fee. That fee is $75, as of 2011. The Harford Dog Park is a10-minute drive from the Marriott Residence Inn. Other hotel features include complimentary onsite parking, Wi-Fi, a barbecue and picnic area, grocery shopping service, buffet breakfast, laundry, valet dry cleaning, fitness center, indoor pool, and copy, fax and printing services.
  
  

Hilton Garden Inn: Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

• The Hilton Garden Inn is approximately 10 miles, or a 20-minute drive, from Norristown. Pets weighing up to 20 pounds are allowed. In 2011, the hotel charges a $100 refundable deposit and a $25 per night, nonrefundable fee. The Mondaug Bark Park, with an off-leash area and stream, is about two miles from the Hilton Garden Inn, a five- or six-minute drive. Other hotel amenities include luggage hold, laundry service, a business center with complimentary printing service, a fitness room and a pool. Rooms feature either one king-size bed or two double beds, air conditioning, bathroom amenities, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, high speed Internet access, LCD flat panel television, in-room movie channel, video games and a whirlpool bath. The hotel restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining room and a room service menu is available from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  
  

Homewood Suites by Hilton: Pennsylvania-Valley Forge

• The Homewood Suites by Hilton in Audubon, Pennsylvania, is about 12 minutes, or 4.5 miles, from Norristown. Pets weighing up to 50 pounds are allowed for a non-refundable fee. In 2011, that fee was $250. Nearby parks include Valley Forge National Park, where dogs are allowed on the trails with a leash. Other hotel features include a business center, baggage storage, laundry, complimentary breakfast and suites with separate living and sleeping areas.