Any of Marriotts allow pets?

[thompson4654]

I was looking at pet policy at Marriott resorts. Any input? At bringfido.com Monarch at Sea PIne came up they allow pets but on Marriott website no pets. Does anybody take their pets to Marriott resorts?

 

[m61376]

I think they are not allowed at any of the timeshare properties, with the exception of course of service animals. There is a high penalty (?250) for violating this policy, because besides wear and ear it requires a different type of cleaning.

 

[cp73]

Dogs at NCV

http://www.ocregister.com/news/dogs-358010-police-department.html

Just saw this article about an incident at NCV.... regarding dog attack at Newport Coast Villas. I would bet not guests dogs but from nearby homes.

 

[Cobra1950]

Wow, some story. Surprised given it was California they shot the dogs, but they were right to do it.
Hopefully Marriott will never allow pets at their hotels or timeshares, I travelled the US for 30 years and cannot tell you how often pet owners would leave their dogs in the room and the dogs would yip for hours, in spite of guests including me complaining to the front desk, who could not find a master key or who were afraid to go in for fear of lawsuits or simply getting bit.
Or of course, if in a decent hotel they would "forget" to tell the front desk of the dog and then leave the dog in the room anyway.

 

[sfwilshire]

In a Residence Inn in March, a dog in my hallway barked loudly every night for about an hour. I assumed the owner went to dinner at about that time each evening and that was the only time the dog barked. It was pretty annoying, but at least it wasn't during the time I was trying to sleep.

Sheila

 

[Steve]

It's really not very nice to have these rude anti-pet posts every time a member asks if timeshares accept pets. It should be possible to answer a question like the one asked by the OP without some of posts that followed.

Steve

 

[dioxide45]

It's really not very nice to have these rude anti-pet posts every time a member asks if timeshares accept pets. It should be possible to answer a question like the one asked by the OP without some of posts that followed.

Steve

I do think it is important to know what resort allow dogs. This is so we can avoid them.

 

[jlf58]

I am not picking on the original poster, just addressing dogs in timeshare and hotels. I have 4 dogs, just put the 5th to sleep 2 weeks ago, Sierra was a Rotty and the sweetest dog in the world. Nobody loves dogs more than me. That said, dogs should NEVER be allowed in timeshares. People who want that are selfish and foolish ( strong words but true). Taking a dog out of his enviroment is a bad idea and leaving them in a strange place while you are out to dinner etc is a terrible idea. You would be doing what YOU want, not the dog. I used to board mine but had a bad experience so now they stay home with a babysitter. We miss them but know they are better off at home.

 

[Steve]

I am not picking on the original poster, just addressing dogs in timeshare and hotels. I have 4 dogs, just put the 5th to sleep 2 weeks ago, Sierra was a Rotty and the sweetest dog in the world. Nobody loves dogs more than me. That said, dogs should NEVER be allowed in timeshares. People who want that are selfish and foolish ( strong words but true). Taking a dog out of his enviroment is a bad idea and leaving them in a strange place while you are out to dinner etc is a terrible idea. You would be doing what YOU want, not the dog. I used to board mine but had a bad experience so now they stay home with a babysitter. We miss them but know they are better off at home.

That's YOUR opinion. It is not fact. Maybe YOUR dogs should never be allowed in timeshares, but your blanket statements are both intolerant and inaccurate for many dog owners and their pets. Stating so boldly that people who want to take their pets on vacation are "selfish and foolish" and are not thinking about what is best for their dogs is more than a little presumptuous.

One of the reasons I own Four Seasons is because they allow pets. My 2 dogs have been to both Aviara and Scottsdale several times. They have enjoyed the trips tremendously, and so have I and my family. It's wonderful to go there and have a good time.

Steve

 

[jlf58]

Yes Steve, it is my opinion and most dog experts would agree with me, not you, yes I have asked. The fact that you say your dogs enjoyed the trip tremendously kind of tells me where you are coming from. Dogs leave in the moment so despite what you think, they have no memory of Four Season. In fact they might like Ritz even better for all you know. Have you asked ? I know you guys enjoyed the trip but again, its not good for the dogs when you leave them in strange places. You brought them to make YOU feel better, not them. As far as saying MY dogs maybe should not be in timeshares, thats funny, taking a personal shot at my dogs even though you are a moderator.. hmm.. double standard ? ...BTW, I just told one of my dogs what you said and he is highly offended. He would like to schudule a visit with you next time you are in Orlando. yes Steve you are probably right, your dogs are people and mine are just dogs, you feel better LOL ?
Dogs have no buisness being in timeshares !! yes, I said it again , tolorate it
( see, I did miss parts of TUG )

That's YOUR opinion. It is not fact. Maybe YOUR dogs should never be allowed in timeshares, but your blanket statements are both intolerant and inaccurate for many dog owners and their pets. Stating so boldly that people who want to take their pets on vacation are "selfish and foolish" and are not thinking about what is best for their dogs is more than a little presumptuous.

One of the reasons I own Four Seasons is because they allow pets. My 2 dogs have been to both Aviara and Scottsdale several times. They have enjoyed the trips tremendously, and so have I and my family. It's wonderful to go there and have a good time.

Steve

 

[Steve]

Fletch,

It depends on the dog. My dogs are very good travelers. They are well behaved, travel well in the car, and enjoy visiting new places...new scents, new people, etc.

For many trips I take, they have to stay home. I have a great neighbor family that dogs sits and they are very well taken care of. However, they are bored. They are much happier when they are with me.

Also, dogs definitely do remember places that they have been multiple times. No, they are not people, but they are smarter and more adaptable than you are giving them credit for.

That said, I'm sure that some dogs truly are happier at home. Some people don't like to travel, either. It's the blanket statements that are the problem. If you had posted that your dogs were happier staying home, I would have not taken issue with that.

Steve

 

[dougp26364]

It's really not very nice to have these rude anti-pet posts every time a member asks if timeshares accept pets. It should be possible to answer a question like the one asked by the OP without some of posts that followed.

Steve

I do think it is important to know what resort allow dogs. This is so we can avoid them.

I agree that the anti-pet posts get off topic when someone asks the simple question of what resorts do or don't allow pets. Anti-pets in timeshare posts are not necessary to know which timeshares to avoid.

Whether or not a resort allows pets can be important to those who like to travel with pets and those who do not. Opinions on if it's a good idea or a bad idea is irrelevant to the topic.

As for Marriott timeshares, I do not believe any of them allow pets. The only Marriott I'm aware of that does allow pets would be Residence Inn.

Most timeshares that allow pets that I'm aware of only allow owners to bring their pets, exchangers are excluded from bringing pets. Many also have specific "pet friendly" units so, it's not every unit in the building that might have a pet.

We own at one timeshare that allows owners to bring pets but no one else. You have to let them know in advance and there has to be one of the special "pet friendly" rooms available. There is one timeshare in Branson we do not own at that I'm aware allowed pets at one time but, it also was for owners only. For those who would like to avoid that timeshare it was Stormy Point Village but, that resort as two seperate (or at least had last time I checked) management companies, Festive and Summer Wind, running the resort. So it could be that one allows pets and the other does not for all I know. I believe Ozark Mountain Resort in Branson also allows pets and it seems to me a Tugger took their dog there as an exchanger.

Timeshares that allow pets are the exception rather than the rule and, of those that do, it seems to me that even fewer allow exchangers to bring their own pets. It's unfortunate that when a Tugger might want to explore the option of pet friendly timeshare resorts the attack begins and the topic quickly goes off topic, serving about as much purpose as the topic of Mexico is/isn't safe to vacations when someone askes about which timeshares in Mexico are all inclusive.

 

[jlf58]

I will talk to my dogs and we will get back to you ..

Fletch,

It depends on the dog. My dogs are very good travelers. They are well behaved, travel well in the car, and enjoy visiting new places...new scents, new people, etc.

For many trips I take, they have to stay home. I have a great neighbor family that dogs sits and they are very well taken care of. However, they are bored. They are much happier when they are with me.

Also, dogs definitely do remember places that they have been multiple times. No, they are not people, but they are smarter and more adaptable than you are giving them credit for.

That said, I'm sure that some dogs truly are happier at home. Some people don't like to travel, either. It's the blanket statements that are the problem. If you had posted that your dogs were happier staying home, I would have not taken issue with that.

Steve

 

[Cobra1950]

Fletch
Many thanks for the education in dog communications, I really had no idea that such a level of understanding existed between the species! In any event, I think we were just stating the facts of our experiences of hotel/timeshare travel which is perfectly valid on a forum as long as it does not get personal or nasty.
If Marriott were indeed monitoring this site as some claim, it is good for them to hear the negative views of the majority of site users about bringing animals along into hotels.
We were pet owners until recently (two cats who died of old age) and we enjoyed their company a lot, but after their death since my wife and I were both retiring, we decided no more pets till we got a lot older to avoid the hassle of trying to find a hotel that would accept them or trying to sneak them around, as we often have been gone for too long to just leave them boarding somewhere.

 

[jlf58]

We are kinda at that age also but still have lots left
Luckily we have grown kids at home so they get to watch them when we are away. Even if I could take them, they are better off in there comfortable enviroment

Fletch
Many thanks for the education in dog communications, I really had no idea that such a level of understanding existed between the species! In any event, I think we were just stating the facts of our experiences of hotel/timeshare travel which is perfectly valid on a forum as long as it does not get personal or nasty.
If Marriott were indeed monitoring this site as some claim, it is good for them to hear the negative views of the majority of site users about bringing animals along into hotels.
We were pet owners until recently (two cats who died of old age) and we enjoyed their company a lot, but after their death since my wife and I were both retiring, we decided no more pets till we got a lot older to avoid the hassle of trying to find a hotel that would accept them or trying to sneak them around, as we often have been gone for too long to just leave them boarding somewhere.

 

[siesta]

At the Peninsula hotel in Chicago, which is one of the nicest and most expensive 5star hotels in the city (if not flat out THE nicest), not only you can bring dogs, but they can sit at the table and eat dnner with you, and have their own special towels, blankets, dog bed, pilows, all with etched paw prints, and they even have their own menu with filet mignon. The 9th floor is reserved for people with pets. They have professional dog walkers to walk them, play time with other dogs staying at hotel, and even provide spa services for dogs like massages, luxury grooming, etc. To be honest, the dogs have it better than most people who take vacations.

We stay every mothers day weekend and have brunch there on mothers day. However my pit bull terrier is well over the 20 lb limit, and therefore cant come.

 

[jlf58]

thats kinda cheating, dogs under 20 lbs don't really count as dogs

At the Peninsula hotel in Chicago, which is one of the nicest and most expensive 5star hotels in the city (if not flat out THE nicest), not only you can bring dogs, but they can sit at the table and eat dnner with you, and have their own special towels, blankets, dog bed, pilows, all with etched paw prints, and they even have their own menu with filet mignon. The 9th floor is reserved for people with pets. They have professional dog walkers to walk them, play time with other dogs staying at hotel, and even provide spa services for dogs like massages, luxury grooming, etc. To be honest, the dogs have it better than most people who take vacations.

We stay every mothers day weekend and have brunch there on mothers day. However my pit bull terrier is well over the 20 lb limit, and therefore cant come.

 

[sandytoes]

OK . . here are my two cents . . . please don't jump all over me . . . I have a spoiled rotten, pampered little 12 pound bundle of non-shedding fur that is happy to be anywhere we go. I would love to see Marriott have some units reserved for dog loving people and their pups who follow common courtesy rules. I don't think every unit should allow pets but reserving a few for dog owners would be terrific.

We have taken our little Sasha on many trips and she and we love it. She has been to Marriott's pet friendly Wentworth by the Sea in Portsmouth New Hampshire were there were many other dogs staying during our visit. We heard no barking and the grounds where impeccable. When we travel with our pup we know we can not leave our dog in the room and go out to eat because she will "woof" at strange noises . . so we just accept that she will go to dinner with us. We go to places with out door eating areas or we order take out and go sit in a park or on the beach and we all have a fun time.

Relatives of mine had Marriott Timeshares on Hilton Head but sold them in favor of renting a villa in Seapines that allows all their animals to travel with them.

I personally love to see the animals . . . I sometimes would rather have them then some of the kids that run loud and wild all over some of the resorts . . . and no we do not hate kids and have traveled with our kids and grandkids and have had a terrific time. It all comes down to remembering there are others also on vacation and being considerate of all.

So my vote is for some pet friendly units! And yes I know I am a bit off topic

 

[answeeney]

OK .

So my vote is for some pet friendly units! And yes I know I am a bit off topic

Hey sandytoes, I am definitely with you. Until recently my DW and I had a BIG DOG (a Bouvier des Flanders) and a little dog (a Japanese Chin) and we always had to arrange for their care when we and the kids went away but missed them terribly. Unfortunately, they both died a couple of years ago, within a short space of each other. Now the kids are grown, I was adamant that we would not replace the dogs but, as usual, DW won out, so we got ourselves a toy poodle - a lovely little thing who really is very little trouble and who we would love to keep with us away from home.

 

[chriskre]

I just got back from a weekend in Orlando in Parc Soleil. We brought our little pooch along a 4 pound min-pin. We boarded her at the Disney kennel. $79 a night and she got lots of pampering along with nails trimmed, cuddle time, play time and we were able to visit her and use the dog park. We did take her to some pet friendly places like Celebration city where you can eat outdoors in the cafes and they even bring you a dog bowl.

It's a shame that of all timeshares Westgate allows pets and some of the other upscale timeshares do not. I truly don't get it? Many people travel with their pets and you'd think that the high end resorts would want to tap into that market. Even the Ritz Carltons allow pets so why not a section in some of these resorts that are supposed to be our home away from home.

Recently in Cayman Islands I met a lady who had her dog certified as a service dog so she could take him to Morritts and the Reef resort. That dog was definitely not a service dog but she got the papers so she takes her pooch.

 

[jme]

was gonna stay out, but the topic got my goat.

smokers do not smell smoke. i smell smoke. Dog owners do not smell dogs. I smell dogs..... maybe, and I'm guessing, but I'd say a large % of people own pets. maybe 10% want to bring them along.

sorry. that's why we live in different houses......but, people, timeshare villas are not different houses, and never will be.

Dog owners who wish to bring them are not disgusted at those who don't bring them, but guests who won't/don't bring them might just be disgusted at those who do. many people do not allow dogs inside their homes.....we don't. they smell and they shed. And it's disgusting, regardless of whether anyone says different. When dogs sit, they wipe their butts on the carpet, on the furniture, and all other floors. when they have an accident, the carpet remains, and so does the accident. pull up the carpet and see. it doesn't go away folks...... and remember, too, they enjoy licking themselves----now that's an enjoyable thought......do they immediately go brush their teeth or rinse with listerine? if saliva drips, who cleans it up? i've never seen anyone yet that did that.

when dogs use the bathroom outdoors, the owners don't always clean it up, and kids may walk barefooted later and step right in it....that's not sanitary to say the least. I wish to know that when we are walking around a resort, there is a 0% chance of dog piles anywhere. Hope I don't have to explain further.

A hotel or timeshare is a place for people to temporarily reside and then move on. afterward, another set of people come in..... is that a forgotten or misunderstood fact? guests who own animals just simply have to resolve that they must leave animals at home when they occupy "community-shared housing". simple as that. it's bad enough following messy humans.

If some hotels wish to have a "theme" establishment for only those who bring animals, more power to them, but you won't catch me dining next to a table with dogs eating at or under a table...that is repulsive to me, and it's one time that certain people should defer to the wishes of the others..... one behavior is repulsive to the other----the reverse is not..... for a reason.

Rent a house if you want to take a dog, but a timeshare property is not the venue for animals.....unless again, it's a dedicated type place which advertises such. I happen to agree with Fletch...it's just not the time or place for dogs. If they've been there, I can walk into a room and know it---it's that easy----- and i would immediately turn and walk out. i guarantee you, it won't happen at my home resorts.

now if a dog walks into a sales office and purchases a timeshare, I say let him have his say. otherwise, "fuggedaboudit!" i don't despise dog lovers/owners, because we have dogs. But i would never, never, never take mine into someone else's house. if invited to a party, would you show up at the front door with your dog and expect to enter the house? a dog at a party or a dog at a timeshare----both are uninvited.........what's the difference????

 

[FlyerBobcat]

guests who own animals just simply have to resolve that they must leave animals at home when they occupy "community-shared housing". simple as that. it's bad enough following messy humans.

Since many know that jme/Marty is a huge Marriott HHI fan, leaving the dog at home is not the only option. We bring Fido along, and use the services of Evergreen Per Lodge (near the airport on Hilton Head Island).

We kinda' think its a great option, compared to boarding Fido at home. We stay at a LaQuinta hotel enroute with the dog.

 

[dougp26364]

smokers do not smell smoke. i smell smoke. Dog owners do not smell dogs. I smell dogs..... maybe, and I'm guessing, but I'd say a large % of people own pets. maybe 10% want to bring them along.

sorry. that's why we live in different houses......but, people, timeshare villas are not different houses, and never will be.

Dog owners who wish to bring them are not disgusted at those who don't bring them, but guests who won't/don't bring them might just be disgusted at those who do. many people do not allow dogs inside their homes.....we don't. they smell and they shed. And it's disgusting, regardless of whether anyone says different. When dogs sit, they wipe their butts on the carpet, on the furniture, and all other floors. when they have an accident, the carpet remains, and so does the accident. pull up the carpet and see. it doesn't go away folks...... and remember, too, they enjoy licking themselves----now that's an enjoyable thought......do they immediately go brush their teeth or rinse with listerine? if saliva drips, who cleans it up? i've never seen anyone yet that did that.

when dogs use the bathroom outdoors, the owners don't always clean it up, and kids may walk barefooted later and step right in it....that's not sanitary to say the least. I wish to know that when we are walking around a resort, there is a 0% chance of dog piles anywhere. Hope I don't have to explain further.

A hotel or timeshare is a place for people to temporarily reside and then move on. afterward, another set of people come in..... is that a forgotten or misunderstood fact? guests who own animals just simply have to resolve that they must leave animals at home when they occupy "community-shared housing". simple as that. it's bad enough following messy humans.

If some hotels wish to have a "theme" establishment for only those who bring animals, more power to them, but you won't catch me dining next to a table with dogs eating at or under a table...that is repulsive to me, and it's one time that certain people should defer to the wishes of the others..... one behavior is repulsive to the other----the reverse is not..... for a reason.

Rent a house if you want to take a dog, but a timeshare property is not the venue for animals.....unless again, it's a dedicated type place which advertises such. I happen to agree with Fletch...it's just not the time or place for dogs. If they've been there, I can walk into a room and know it---it's that easy----- and i would immediately turn and walk out. i guarantee you, it won't happen at my home resorts.

now if a dog walks into a sales office and purchases a timeshare, I say let him have his say. otherwise, "fuggedaboudit!" i don't despise dog lovers/owners, because we have dogs. But i would never, never, never take mine into someone else's house. if invited to a party, would you show up at the front door with your dog and expect to enter the house? a dog at a party or a dog at a timeshare----both are uninvited.........what's the difference????

FWIW, the resorts that we've been to that allow dogs have specific rooms and specific areas where pets are allowed. It's not been as if the animal were allowed everywhere on the property. It would be problematic to allow pets into any/every room in a resort for the reasons you've sited. I don't smell dog but I'm very allergic to cats.

 

[Steve]

smokers do not smell smoke. i smell smoke. Dog owners do not smell dogs. I smell dogs..... maybe, and I'm guessing, but I'd say a large % of people own pets. maybe 10% want to bring them along.

sorry. that's why we live in different houses......but, people, timeshare villas are not different houses, and never will be.

Dog owners who wish to bring them are not disgusted at those who don't bring them, but guests who won't/don't bring them might just be disgusted at those who do. many people do not allow dogs inside their homes.....we don't. they smell and they shed. And it's disgusting, regardless of whether anyone says different. When dogs sit, they wipe their butts on the carpet, on the furniture, and all other floors. when they have an accident, the carpet remains, and so does the accident. pull up the carpet and see. it doesn't go away folks...... and remember, too, they enjoy licking themselves----now that's an enjoyable thought......do they immediately go brush their teeth or rinse with listerine? if saliva drips, who cleans it up? i've never seen anyone yet that did that.

when dogs use the bathroom outdoors, the owners don't always clean it up, and kids may walk barefooted later and step right in it....that's not sanitary to say the least. I wish to know that when we are walking around a resort, there is a 0% chance of dog piles anywhere. Hope I don't have to explain further.

A hotel or timeshare is a place for people to temporarily reside and then move on. afterward, another set of people come in..... is that a forgotten or misunderstood fact? guests who own animals just simply have to resolve that they must leave animals at home when they occupy "community-shared housing". simple as that. it's bad enough following messy humans.

If some hotels wish to have a "theme" establishment for only those who bring animals, more power to them, but you won't catch me dining next to a table with dogs eating at or under a table...that is repulsive to me, and it's one time that certain people should defer to the wishes of the others..... one behavior is repulsive to the other----the reverse is not..... for a reason.

Rent a house if you want to take a dog, but a timeshare property is not the venue for animals.....unless again, it's a dedicated type place which advertises such. I happen to agree with Fletch...it's just not the time or place for dogs. If they've been there, I can walk into a room and know it---it's that easy----- and i would immediately turn and walk out. i guarantee you, it won't happen at my home resorts.

now if a dog walks into a sales office and purchases a timeshare, I say let him have his say. otherwise, "fuggedaboudit!" i don't despise dog lovers/owners, because we have dogs. But i would never, never, never take mine into someone else's house. if invited to a party, would you show up at the front door with your dog and expect to enter the house? a dog at a party or a dog at a timeshare----both are uninvited.........what's the difference????

Times are changing, and dogs are becoming accepted and welcomed at more and more luxury hotels (and other public spaces). At some point in the future, you may be forced to reconsider what you find so "repulsive"...or miss out on some pretty great places. As it is, I'm guessing we won't see you sipping drinks by the pool at the Four Seasons anytime soon.

Steve

 

[siesta]

Times are changing, and dogs are becoming accepted and welcomed at more and more luxury hotels (and other public spaces). At some point in the future, you may be forced to reconsider what you find so "repulsive"...or miss out on some pretty great places. As it is, I'm guessing we won't see you sipping drinks by the pool at the Four Seasons anytime soon.

Steve

Steve it appears that you are not permitted to have dogs in the pool area per pet policy @ FS club aviara or troon. I also see dogs up to 55lbs can come.

Here is the policy:
http://www.1.fourseasons.com/interlude/2010_M08/article_17088/index.html