Pets get pampered with hotel beds

The pet bed is a smaller version of a full luxury bed

Pets are set to get full creature comforts when owners take them on a city break or business trip.

Hotel chain Travelodge is offering special pet-sized luxury beds which come complete with a mattress, pillow and duvet.

The pampering pad will be trialled in hotels in Birmingham, Newcastle, Liverpool and Nottingham.

The RSPCA welcomed the luxury service, saying it would cut out the upset for owners who left pets at home.

The hotel chain conducted a survey which showed that nearly two thirds of people hated leaving their pets behind when they were away.

'Let pets down'

"We are adding a little bit extra for those who want to spoil their furry friends by giving them their very own bed," said Travelodge sleep director Wayne Munnelly.

Judith Haw, Midlands spokeswoman for the RSPCA, said: "Many people are limited to where they can go on holiday by where they can take their pets, so we would welcome this.

"People don't want to put their pet in a kennel or cattery because they feel they've let them down.

"It's a nice thought to provide them with somewhere to sleep as well."

Dogs Trust chief executive, Clarrisa Baldwin, said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned about restrictive pet policies in public places.

"Hopefully the move by Travelodge to become more pet-friendly will set a precedent for other hotel chains to follow."