--- title: San Francisco Hotel Blog | potty bags description: potty bags | Take a look behind the scenes of Personality Hotels. --- [![Engage Official Logo](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Engage%20Official%20Logo.png?width=220&name=Engage%20Official%20Logo.png)](https://engagehospitality.com/)   ![PH BLOG BANNER](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-32411372.jpeg?width=1056&height=100&name=file-32411372.jpeg) ## [Gracie's 10 tips to enjoy hotel stay with your dog.](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/bid/180286/Gracie-s-10-tips-to-enjoy-hotel-stay-with-your-dog) Posted by [Domitille Montoro](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/author/domitille-montoro) on Wed, May 29, 2013 @ 11:50 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Gracie sleeping](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-52717013.jpg) Hi, my name is Gracie and I am the Canine Representative at [Personality Hotels](http://www.personalityhotels.com). Among other tasks, I keep an eye on what's going on, try new treats, wag my tail, and allow people to pet me… it makes them so happy. As I have spent a good deal of my life in hotels they feel like a second home to me. I love traveling and going on vacation with my family but this is not the case for all my fellow 4 legged friends. Sometimes traveling doesn't reveal the best aspects of their personalities, so I am going to help you remedy that. ### Here are 10 tips to have a good stay with your pup at a hotel:  - When making your reservation at a hotel check that dogs are welcome. Ask about the **pet policy** in detail. What is the fee? Is there a weight limit? Is the number of pets limited? Addressing these questions before your arrival will make things much easier. - Upon check in ask for a room on a **lower floor**, it will save you some elevator waiting time, or for a **quiet room** if your dog is sensitive to noise. - Traveling can be a stressful time for some dogs, bringing the **food** your dog is used to and a **favorite toy** will help him quiet down. If you have the space, bringing along **his bed** would be even better. If your pet is used to laying on your bed at home or climbing on the furniture, bring a blanket or a sheet to cover the furniture in your hotel room. - If you plan on leaving your dog alone in your room, make sure he is up to it. There are a lot of other guests nearby and they probably won’t be happy if they hear **barking** all day long. Another way your dog might express his stress is by **chewing** on furniture or by marking his territory all around the room. If you are not sure of his behavior, put your dog in his **crate** while you are away. If he is used to it, it will feel much safer to him. The sound of the TV might also help him to calm down.  - If you decide to leave your dog roaming around the room remember to put the **“Do Not Disturb”** sign on the door to avoid anyone from entering while you are away, you never know how your dog might react to a stranger entering the room. - If you haven’t checked before, ask the Concierge or the Front Desk agent where is the **closest patch of grass** for your dog to enjoy himself and get his potty-break. With the voyage your dog might need to relieve himself more often then usual. Remember to pack enough **potty bags** to clean up after your dog. - Pack an **extra leash and collar** just in case the one you have breaks or you misplace them. Before traveling make sure that the information on your **dog’s tag** is accurate, especially your phone number. - A hotel bathroom is no place for grooming your pet. If something happens and you really have to give your dog a bath, make sure not to leave hair and mud in the bathroom.  - If your dog causes any **damage** in the room, address the matter right away with a manager, don’t wait until check out, it will make things much easier. - Of course if you brought your dog along, **spend some time with him**. Ask the hotel staff if there are some special events or parks you can go to together to have fun.  Enjoy traveling with your pet and making great memories. Maybe I will have the chance to meet you the next time you stay at one of our properties!   #            Gracie![dog paw print black resized 600](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-52747147.png?width=28&height=25&name=file-52747147.png) Personality Pup       4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/bid/180286/Gracie-s-10-tips-to-enjoy-hotel-stay-with-your-dog#comments-listing) Tags: [pet policies](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/pet-policies), [dog in hotel](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/dog-in-hotel), [10 tips](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/10-tips), [potty bags](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/topic/potty-bags) [All posts](https://info.personalityhotels.com/blog/all) ### Follow us on Instagram Check us out on Instagram to see awesome pictures taken by our employees and guests. @personalityhotels #personalityhotels ### In the Press Hotel Unions Square's DUGOUT SUITE is featured in this months 805 Living Magazine [![DugoutSuitePress resized 201](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203911484.jpg)](https://info.personalityhotels.com/hs-fs/hub/132862/file-203911729.pdf) 7x7 Magazine names Flamingo Resort & Spa one of the best places to *recline* in Sonoma! 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