PET FRIENDLY Hotels in Mesa, Arizona: When you are on the road to have a break in Mesa it is always a help to know about some hotels before you go. Here are two hotels in Mesa that are worth a good look.

Courtyard Phoenix Mesa

1221 South Westwood

Mesa, Arizona 85210 USA

This is part of the Marriott group and that means for you, the guest, great comfortable beds. The beds have thick mattresses and crisp bedding. All rooms have flat 37 inch televisions and a lovely area that has room to work, should you need it.

The whole hotel has high speed internet. The sofa can pullout for an extra bed, just right for a child. There is a restaurant on site that offers breakfast, this is for a fee and they do La Carte that is fresh and sensibly priced.

There are places you can eat out such as R.T. O’Sullivans sports bar and restaurant, Mexican, Chipotle, both are under half a mile form the hotel. Ask at reception for help to find what you want and they will even printout directions. On site you have a pool that is outdoors, so is seasonal.

They have a fitness centre and whirlpool. It is best to have transport to get around the local activities but under five miles away you do have bowling and miniature golf. Golf land- Sunsplash is three and a half miles away. You are close to some good shopping and shopping centers.

Hilton Phoenix East/ Mesa

1011 West Holmes Avenue

Mesa, Arizona 85210-4923 USA

This hotel stands some eight floors high and has the flair of being more a resort than just a hotel. While this hotel is some 25 years old it has been renovated and the rooms are larger than most hotel rooms, with lovely wooden furniture.

You get a lovely French door style access to your own balcony. Bathrooms have marble features, which offer a touch of luxury to your stay. All the rooms have a mini-fridge and coffee maker and this hotel delivers a daily newspaper. Pets are allowed with a size restriction of 75lbs and this is for a $50 non refundable fee. There is a fitness centre and whirlpool spa.

The pools are really beautiful and add to the look of this great hotel. Here you find bars and restaurants on site and they offer you room service as well. With ATM cash machine on site, plus a few extras like luggage storage, a beverage area that is complimentary, car rental desk, a gift shop, and bar areas you are sure to find things to enjoy here. That is before you have time to enjoy the surrounding area, where there is lots to do; from Phoenix Zoo to a nine hole executive golf course next door. 

Important: Please call in advance and make sure that each hotel still allows pets.

You don't want to make reservations to later find out things have changed or the fees have gone up.