Do any hotel shops allow dogs?

Hi all, I'm just curious if anyone has ever seen (or done) hotel mystery shops that included bringing a dog? Since many hotels do allow pets and some do special things for pets, I wondered if there are any shops that include bringing along a small dog. Let me know if you've ever come across that and I'll start keeping an eye out when my puppy is fully trained.

Thanks.

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Not that I've ever seen.

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I have seen one brand w/ one particular MSC allows it.

I have done many hotel shops. Some specifically say no pets in the instructions, and some allow them. Some will pay the pet fee, and others won't, so I paid the pet fee in that case.

I used to do one that allowed dogs and they paid the pet fee but unfortunately that one is not around anymore. I checked with one msc and if the client allows they will allow a dog but not reimburse the fee. I checked the hotel websites at some of their hotels that said they were "dog friendly". Many of these hotels were charging $100 a night for the dog, almost as much as the room went for. I am still looking too.

I'm at a hotel right now that allows pets on the shop, but don't think I would take a pet even with that option.

There are extra component to the shop if you do take the pet that others do not have to perform, and having done it once before, I can say that it's just not worth the extra hassle. I called twice yesterday to get my room made up and was out of the room most of the day just waiting for housekeeping to service the room. Having to deal with that kind of hassle AND my pet would make the shop difficult.

Thanks all! I'll keep an eye out, but also keep Steve's advice in mind!

The Kimpton brand of hotels, which is shopped by one of the larger MSCs known for high end hotels and restaurants, actually encourages bringing pets on the shop. A few years ago the MSC even explicitly requested that you bring a pet, though now it's entirely optional.

Kimpton is very pet friendly and never a pet fee, however there is a price to be paid - more narratives to complete based on your dog/pet experience. There are also dining evaluations that require you bring a dog for your patio dining experience.

I did bring my dog to an assignment at a Kimpton Hotel once. There was 1 extra section to fill out if I remember and was not too much extra work. For other MSC's, even if the hotel allows pets, I have been told I cannot bring a pet.

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