Because of the individual nature of Best Western Hotels, the rules regarding dogs will differ from hotel to hotel. However, there are a few rules of thumb that you should be aware of before booking yourself in:

• Expect to pay a surcharge for bringing a dog. Every hotel we looked at when researching this piece wanted an additional fee for every dog that stayed in the room to cover the extra cleaning needed. The amount will vary depending on the hotel. Some we’ve seen will charge £10 for the whole stay, whereas others will charge between £10-£15 per night. Some hotels will also charge more for large dogs than small dogs.

• Bring your own dog bed. As a general rule, Best Western don’t provide dog beds for your pooch, so make sure to bring your own bed or blanket from home. This is something we’d recommend doing regardless, as your dog will settle more comfortably in something familiar.

• Ensure your dog is well behaved and quiet in the evening. This one goes without saying really, but the other hotel guests won’t be too chuffed if your dog is keeping them up all night with their barking. Likewise, if your dog is liable to chew all the room furniture the second you turn your back, you’re probably best leaving them at home.

Aside from the above, other rules are completely at the discretion of the hotel. We’d recommend phoning the hotel directly for any other information you may want to know, like whether dogs are allowed in the restaurant or not.