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Daily Archives: October 11, 2008
tips for innkeepers
here are a few tips that I have compiled from inns that are doing well even in this economy and those that are not…
Do’s
* provide dog treats, dog bowls, dog beds and other doggie amenities, it is very much appreciated
* if you want pet owners to clean up dog waste, please provide plastic biodegradable bags as well as nearby waste containers…
* please provide a safe, easy access, clearly marked grassy area, fenced, if possible, where dog owners can take their dogs
* keep guests coming back by making your guests feel special with little extras, gifts and goodies for pets and pet owners
* make our stay memorable, for instance, the MacCallum House breakfast was divine and so was the unique hot tub in the private yard not to mention the private limo to the wine country that allows dogs
Sally’s breakfast at Howard Creek Ranch inn is also memorable because it is hearty, no skimpy or stingy portions, guests can eat as much as they want and the food is fresh and down home delicious
Best memorable views is a three way tie between Agate Cove Inn, Little River Inn and Greenwood Pier in Elk…
* the Stanford Inn was the first in the area to offer pet friendly lodging before it was popular and their zenlike property is memorable, as is their pet friendly dining with superb award-winning vegan cuisine
* offer amenities such as WIFI and phone so that guests who want to stay connected can and those that don’t do not have to take advantage of the service
* offer complimentary breakfast and afternoon tea and cookie… the Sea Foam Lodge delivers piping hot muffins to each guest’s door, a breakfast to remember… the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park and other locations that provides guests with fresh hot baked cookies daily and complimentary wine and cheese in the afternoon
* have pet friendly and knowledgable staff available (concierge, front desk) to answer questions, arrange tours and make suggestions
* stand out, be distinct, give us something to write home and tell our friends and associates about
Don’ts
* please don’t discriminate against certain breeds and sizes of dogs
* why nickel and dime visitors to death with extra charges for phone calls, tempting treats and foods in the fridge, and charges for other amenities, if you charge $200+ a night?
* make us wait forever to get into the room and rush us out of the room in the morning
* housekeeping is important and necessary and so is landscaping but please have staff be as quiet and unobtrusive as possible, no one wants to listen to lawnmowers all afternoon. you want us to enjoy our stay, right?
* please don’t use chemicals, green, enviro safety is in, please use safe nontoxic odorless products to clean the room
Remember, if your guests have a choice between staying at a clean fresh modern motel with internet access in the room, free phone calls that serves breakfast with lots of options (eggs, cereal, muffins, bagels, english muffins, and toast) for $50 a night or paying $100-250+ a night at your inn with no internet access, no phone and no breakfast, why do you think they would choose your inn even if they can afford to do so just because your inn is located in a popular destination, was successful in the past, is historic or?
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wine tours and whine dogs…
speaking of wine tours, if you are in the mood for a splurge, the Maccallum House Inn in Mendocino offers wine tours, chauffeured limos and dogs are allowed in the limo, if you book as a private party… if you do book a tour, be sure to ask for Jim Davis and tell him that you found out about the tour from CeliaSue and Cici. We met Jim at Navarro, the pet friendliest winery in Anderson Valley.
California Wine tasting tours
Stay two or three nights in any room at MacCallum House Inn and spend one of your days on a luxury wine tour of Anderson Valley in our stretch limousine or Lincoln Town Car. Sip complimentary sparkling wine as you visit the wineries.
http://www.maccallumhouse.com/pages/pets.html
we stayed in the abbey blair cottage… with queen bed, garden view, with its own cute little back yard and hot tub, and the front door opens at top and bottom…hardwood floors, coffeemaker, fridge, tv/dvd/cd and cable, phone. real wood stove, pet bed and bowls and treats… and some wonderful food and drink amenities in the fridge and on a tray… the hot tub was a delightful way to relax, soak and very private…
dogs are welcome … The little back yard was wonderful for me and cici wanted to walk around town and meet other dogs.
pets can dine or have breakfast on the front porch with their human companions
guests receive $7 credit per guest for dinner and complementary breakfast.
breakfast :
started with licorice peppermint tea, delish! In talking with the hostess, I recalled going into the city years ago (NYC aka Manhattan) to the Lower East Side and getting shoe leather (apricot pressed onto sheets), licorice shoelaces (strings of licorice, red, black and other flavors), and buttons, as well as charlotte rousses, whipped cream with cake, like strawberry shortcake sans the strawberries…
http://www.maccallumhouse.com/pages/restaurant/menus_fall08/breakfast.html
had cranberry juice and delicious crab cakes with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, was going to get the Mac Eggs Benedict or the omelette, tough choice, they all sounded great, but the crab cakes won. Comes with red griddled potatoes and a few slices of fruit. The blend of the delicate flavors was heaven and memorable (can’t stop thinking about the blend of the eggs, crab cakes and hollandaise sauce) and the restaurant ambiance was nice. Had a choice of dining inside or outside with the dog, but it was too chilly so I ate by the fireplace. there was a view of the lawn and the barn suites across the way.
This inn has numerous kinds of accommodations from the garden suites, cottages, barn suites and the original historic house.
Pride of Pets Fun Dog Show
In honor of all the pets that have stayed over the years, MacCallum
House teams up with the Mendocino Humane Society to host an event every June
with fun categories like Look-A-Like, Best Tail Wagger, Most Mysterious
Heritage and Personality & Poise.
maccallumhouse.com/pages/events_archive/Dog_Show05_Success.html
Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Every year the beautiful eaves of the Victorian,
its walkways and gardens are strung with lights.
A Giving Tree is put up for the
area’s disadvantaged children and people.
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