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The Top 5 Pet Friendly Hotels in Northern Virginia

June 1, 2018 by Mary Telesz

a dog in his family's car on their way to one of the best pet friendly hotels in Northern VirginiaAs wonderful as it can be to leave home behind for a few days and explore a new city, it’s not always so nice to leave your pets behind. Maybe you just can’t bear to be on the road without them, or they need some special care that you’d feel better providing yourself than entrusting to a pet sitter. Maybe you and your prized pooch are on the way to a competition, or you just know your family would love to see your furry friend again. And while service animals should always be accomodated, it can be nice to know that a hotel is already familiar with the various needs of pets and their owners than to take your chances somewhere else. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of hotels in the Northern Virginia area that are ready to welcome you and your pet as you travel. Here’s a collection of five pet friendly hotels in Northern Virginia (in no particular order) that have plenty of amenities and attractions nearby and are happy to have you and your pet pay them a visit.

Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks

Located 20 minutes from Dulles International Airport and near George Mason University, the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks is a great choice if you’re attending on-campus events like graduation or a performance at Eagle Bank Arena. The hotel is also near the Fair Oaks Mall, which offers dozens of shopping opportunities. The Fairfax town center is a short walk away, and there are plenty of restaurants and parks to enjoy with your dog both in the town center and along the walk there. In addition to these local sites, the hotel offers free parking, an onsite fitness center and restaurant, and six suites. Guests may bring up to two small pets who have a combined weight of no more than 40 pounds with them during their stay at the Fairfax Marriott.

Candlewood Suites Alexandria/Fort Belvoir

The newly-remodeled Candlewood Suites are located less than one mile from Fort Belvoir in Alexandria. The hotel, which contains 57 suites, gives guests the ultimate comfort, with each suite consisting of a bedroom, living room, and kitchen complete with a stove, dishwasher, cookware, and more. The hotel also contains a fitness center and convenience store. Though the hotel is located in a suburban area, guests have easy access to the historic charm of Old Town Alexandria and the excitement of Washington D.C. Other attractions include the Fort Belvoir Golf Club, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and Mount Vernon. Candlewood Suites is happy to have up to two furry guests per room who weigh no more than 75 pounds for an additional fee.

Residence Inn by Marriott Fairfax Merrifield

a dog on the couch at a hotel in Northern Virginia that allows guests to bring their petsThis hotel, located in Falls Church, Va., is just one mile away from the Dunn Loring D.C. metro station and also easily accessible from I-495 and Route 50. Its extended-stay suites offer separate living, sleeping, and dining areas, which offer a great opportunity for guests to entertain friends and make themselves as comfortable as they would be at home. To make things even easier, all guests receive a complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Other facilities include a pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center. The Residence Inn is located near Jefferson’s Park golf course and the Wolf Trap Center for Performing Arts, giving guests easily-accessible entertainment options. This hotel is the perfect option for travelers with less-common pets, as the hotel welcomes dogs, cats, fish, and birds for an additional fee.

Hyatt Regency Reston

This luxury hotel is a dream for travelers visiting the Reston, Va. area. Located in the town’s center, the Hyatt Regency Reston offers a complimentary shuttle to Dulles Airport, an indoor pool, spas, saunas, a restaurant and bar, and an onsite health club. Each room contains a signature Hyatt Grand Bed and an oversized desk for maximum comfort and productivity. Visitors who really want to splurge on themselves and their best friend can spring for a Regency Club room, which gives them access to a private lounge on the 15th floor that serves a continental breakfast, midday snacks, pre-dinner hors d’oeuvres, and dessert each day. For guests who manage to tear themselves away from the hotel’s lush surroundings, Reston’s town center offers dozens of shops and restaurants to explore, and a metro station with access to Washington D.C. is just minutes away. The hotel accepts up to two canine guests for an additional fee.

Staybridge Suites Tysons McLean

This all-suites hotel is situated about one mile away from a Washington D.C. metro station and is also easily accessible via the George Washington Parkway. Staybridge Suites is ideal for long-term stays. It offers onsite laundry facilities, a fitness center, a pool, and a business center for guests to use and provides a complimentary shuttle service that can take you anywhere within five miles of the hotel. Guests also receive a free breakfast buffet during each morning of their stay. Outside of the hotel, guests can shop at the Tysons Corner Center shopping outlets or visit Great Falls National Park for a breath of fresh air and a brisk hike with their dogs among the trails, cliffs, and river views. The hotel is great for owners of larger-breed dogs, as it welcomes pets that weigh up to 80 pounds with proper documentation that all medical vaccinations are up to date.

Travel Smart Together

woman calling one of the pet friendly hotels in Northern Virginia with her cat sitting right next to herTraveling with your pet can be a rewarding and stress-free experience with a little bit of prior planning. Finding the perfect, pet-friendly hotel is the first step. Once you’ve made your reservation, make sure to call the hotel to let them know that you’ll be accompanied by a pet or two. Many hotels appreciate (and some require) the advance notice, and the staff can give you more information about the hotel’s specific rules — like keeping your pet leashed or in a carrier while you’re in public hotel areas together — and pet-friendly attractions nearby. This will make your travels as smooth as possible, and your pet will thank you for the easy trip.

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Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
21:22 03 Oct 21
I never worry when Mary and team take care of my dog!
Michæl Silva
Michæl Silva
21:38 01 Jul 22
Mary at Paw Pals Pet Sitting is the greatest! She has helped me train my pooch Chico how play nice with other dogs and for that I am extremely grateful! A+A+A+A+A+A
Kwi Kim
Kwi Kim
22:37 17 Jun 22
I hired Paw Pals based on my sister’s referral. Meet & greet was very thorough and detailed. I was surprised that my finicky cat came to check the sitter out. Subsequently, a sitter watched my cat over several separate visits, and it was clear through the visit reports that my cat loved the sitter. All the visits were completed having followed my directions & with professionalism.I would highly recommend Paw Pals to anyone who’s looking for a dependable, personable, & professional sitter.
Joseph Walter
Joseph Walter
19:55 13 Jun 22
Paw Pals provided a large number of photos of our pets along with a personalized message on how our pets were doing with every single visit. I would highly recommend using Paw Pals, we'll be continuing to use them whenever we go on vacation.
Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning
09:50 11 Jun 22
Highly recommend as pet sitters!Initially, a sitter from the company will visit the house to meet the pets and learn where everything is. Tatiana took careful notes and we got her some spare keys.While we are away, Paw Pals sends sitters to come and look after our boys. They feed them, scoop litter, bring in mail and packages, and they will even manage trash, recycling, blinds and lights so that everything is comfortable for our kitties. Each time they check in, we receive an email message with updates and pictures, which is so comforting when we are on the road.Also, if you don’t let Paw Pals know when you are home, they assume something has happened and will continue to care for your babies. If something were to happen, I know they would be okay.Five stars for Paw Pals!
Brian Wood
Brian Wood
04:08 22 May 22
We have used Paw Pals for a number of years now and would highly recommend to anyone looking for help with their pets. Great communication from owner Mary and flexibility to make adjustments in schedule as life changes over time. Have had a consistent set of walkers who have gotten to know our pup and the various walking routes around our neighborhood quite well.
Lesley Bush
Lesley Bush
13:58 18 Mar 22
We can't rave enough about Paw Pals. They took care of our 18 year old Cat and 20 year old Chinchilla while we were away and when our flight got cancelled, they were so accommodating and available last minute for an extra day. We worked with Jen to coordinate visits from Miko and Danny. I loved the pictures and updates on how our Lil geriatric guys were doing. Thanks a million, Paw Pals!! Our special pets were so well cared for.
Sebastian Barnes
Sebastian Barnes
01:06 17 Jan 22
I have used Paw Pals for several trips over the last few months, and they have been phenomenal every time! Mary is extremely kind and responsive, and she makes sure that my cat and dog have the care that they need every time I am out of town. All of the pet sitters that I've had have been incredibly sweet to my pets, and they treat them like their own! Will gladly continue using Paw Pals every time I need a sitter.
Julie Shildt
Julie Shildt
17:45 14 Nov 21
It has been a pleasure doing business with paw pals. We have used this company for several trips we have taken over the past 6 months. They have been wonderful caretakers for our 2 cats. Anytime there is ever a question they don't hesitate to give us a call and they leave the best notes and pictures in the emailed report of each visit. We are so glad have found such a great company.
Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Katie McCune
Katie McCune
19:19 15 Jul 21
I honestly cannot recommend Mary and her whole crew enough! We started using Mary originally about 7 years ago to stop by occasionally when our Aussie Lana was younger. Over the next couple years Lana stayed with Mary and her family for a couple weekends when we went on vacation. When we moved to our new house in Manassas, Lana stayed with Sam, who lives in Manassas, overnight for moving day, and did great. Right before the pandemic, we adopted our second Aussie, Goose, and Mary recommended a fantastic trainer for him.We now have weekly walks for the dogs, and they love all of their walkers! Trevor, Paul, Hazel, Sofie, and probably a couple others have helped Goose get used to more people, and have helped my husband and me when our schedules are crazy.Paw Pals is our go-to for any help with our dogs, so I highly recommend them!
Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill
22:43 23 May 21
I was a nervous mommy to leave my cats with a sitter service for the first time. Paw Pals went above and beyond to care for my cats and ease a nervous mommy. I already made a reservation to use them again!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
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