Staffordshire’s dog-friendly stays are led by Travelodge, whose chain policy we could confirm on its own site, plus one independent hotel in Burton upon Trent. A lot of other names turn up on aggregator listings, so we’ve been careful about which ones we’re calling confirmed and which need a phone call first.
Travelodge: the chain policy we could confirm
Travelodge’s own site says pets are welcome in every room, SuperRooms included, with a cleaning charge per pet per booking added at the time you book. Its FAQ gives a limit of two pets per room, says pets mustn’t be left unattended in the room, and keeps them out of the Bar Café. Assistance dogs are exempt from the charge. The pages we read don’t state the amount, so check it at booking. Branches listed under Staffordshire on Travelodge’s county page include Stafford Central, Stafford M6, Rugeley, Stoke-on-Trent Trentham, Newcastle-under-Lyme Central, Burton upon Trent Central and the two Burton A38 sites. That same page also lists Walsall, Ashbourne and two Birmingham hotels, which aren’t in Staffordshire, so we’ve left them out.
An independent hotel worth a call
3 Queens Hotel, Burton upon Trent, says on its own website that it welcomes pets, mainly dogs and cats. It asks you to mention your dog’s breed and size when booking (01283 523800), to keep pets on a lead in public areas and not to leave them alone for long. The hotel’s blog mentions a cleaning fee but we couldn’t confirm the amount, and this is a blog post rather than a formal policy page, so treat the phone call as part of the booking.
Chains that don’t take pet dogs
Premier Inn confirms on its own site that, apart from trained assistance dogs, it doesn’t allow pets at its hotels. Alton Towers is in Staffordshire and is often assumed to be a dog-friendly short break, but the resort’s own support pages say pets are prohibited across the theme park and resort hotels, with assistance dogs the only exception.
Needs a direct check
Several places turn up on aggregator lists without a pet policy we could read from the operator itself. The Swan Hotel in Stafford is called dog-welcoming by one aggregator, but there are many Swans, so confirm the address before you book. Stonesthrow Townhouse in Leek is mentioned as having a courtyard for pets. Rudyard Hotel near Leek is listed both as allowing pets and as not allowing them on the same booking page, so please ask the hotel directly. Syerscote Meadow Camping and Caravan Site appears on a campsite list of dogs-allowed sites, but we saw no stated policy or fee. Dog-friendly cottages and lodges near Cannock Chase, the Peak fringe and Alton Towers are widely listed on booking platforms; we’re not naming individual ones, because availability and owners change often and a live search will be more accurate than our snapshot.
Genuine gaps
We couldn’t confirm a dog policy from the operator’s own site for hotels in Lichfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter or Cannock this round. That’s a limit of what we could verify, not proof there’s nothing there, so use the chain and Burton options above as your starting point and ask any independent hotel about dogs before you book.
A new room, new smells and a long day out can unsettle a nervier dog. A calming bite before you travel can help take the edge off the first night away. If your dog is regularly anxious away from home, that is worth a word with your vet. For everything else dog-related in the county, see our Staffordshire dog services hub, and for where to eat out once you arrive, our guide to dog-friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants in Staffordshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Travelodge allow dogs in Staffordshire?
Yes. Travelodge’s own site says pets are welcome in every room, with a cleaning charge per pet per booking and a limit of two pets per room. Branches include Stafford, Rugeley, Burton upon Trent, Stoke-on-Trent Trentham and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Can I take my dog to Alton Towers?
No. Alton Towers’ own support pages say pets are prohibited at the theme park and resort hotels, apart from assistance dogs.
Does Premier Inn allow dogs?
Not as standard. Premier Inn’s own site says that apart from trained assistance dogs, it doesn’t allow pets at its hotels.
Written by Georgiana & Figo, who judges every hotel by how interesting the car park smells.
