pet-friendly
A hotel marketing term meaning pets are technically permitted, provided their owners pay an unreasonable fee, accept a list of restrictions, keep them out of half the property, and preferably bring a pet that doesn't behave like an actual animal. Often excludes cats despite the word “pet” supposedly covering more than one species.
“The hotel calls itself pet-friendly, but charges £75 a night for the privilege, bans dogs from the restaurant and doesn't allow cats. That's not pet-friendly. That's pet-tolerant with a marketing budget.”
pet-friendly by Mr Dog Friendly October 10, 2026