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My pup’s first hotel! We stayed in November so that we could visit Rock City. The desk attendant was incredibly sweet; she offered me a first floor, but I opted for 3rd floor since my pup doesn’t mind the elevator. Room had way more than I needed (kitchen, separate living room). All rooms are pet friendly; I didn’t notice any smells or stains. The single pet grass area (bags provided) out back is very small and it was not in a cozy part of town that I felt comfortable going on a longer walk (granted, I am a young single female), but it got the job done. I saw a couple other dogs during our one night stay. I wish there was a more modern option (something closer to a Hampton Inn), but this was completely sufficient and we would stay there again.

It’s a little pricey, but worth it to be able to socialize my dog to new people/ experiences. She was afraid of the rope bridge and the ledge by the (loudish) waterfall, so I held her through those (but you can skip then both if you prefer). The restaurant apparently even has a dog menu, but they were closed. I saw a couple stations with dog bags. It is cold during winters and hot during summers. I highly recommend getting tickets and being there the minute they open; Rock City gets crowded with tourists fast. A crowd + dog would have been miserable for me, but at 830am on a Saturday, we had the perfect mix of solitude and the occasional stranger. I plan to return many times.