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Paws, Bags & Beautiful Beginnings

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Travelling with Pets? Your Life is Already a Comedy Show.

Let’s be honest. Every pet journey is a sitcom:

  • Dogs act like the hotel corridor is their personal runway.
  • Cats behave like they’re royalty forced into exile.
  • Pets refuse to eat food they loved at home.
  • Someone always steals the blanket.


A good hotel can’t eliminate the chaos, but it can make it far more enjoyable.

At GRT Hotels & Resorts, where the staff greets your pet by name, where rooms feel instantly home-like, and where the environment stays calm even when your pet… isn’t (wink!)… you’ll find yourself enjoying the ride a little more.

A small white dog running through the grass.

Why Travelling with Pets Feels Different at GRT Hotels & Resorts

If you’ve ever travelled with a pet, you know the drill. The anxious packing, the endless Googling: Are pets allowed? Will they be comfortable? Will I be comfortable?

The concern starts even before the trip begins.

But something shifts the moment you realise there is a hotel that doesn’t just “allow” pets, it welcomes them like family. For many pet parents in India, that moment happens with these pawsome stays at GRT Hotels & Resorts.

A cat is peacefully sleeping inside a soft, textured pet bed.

When Your Pet Isn’t ‘Extra Luggage’ – They are the Guest of Honour

Every pet parent knows this truth: trips are better when pets are part of the plan. Yet, most hotels still treat pets like an afterthought, often buried in disclaimers or fine print.

At GRT Hotels & Resorts, we flipped that idea. To us, your pet isn’t a “special request.” They are your companion, your comfort, your calm, and your chaos. And all of it deserves a place.

Walk into our GReaT destinations, and you will see smiles first, rules later. Our teams truly love animals. Seeing your dog wagging through the lobby isn’t an exception; it’s what we expect.

A curious cat peeking out from a pet carrier, showcasing a travel-friendly setup for pets.

The Roadtrip Stories Begin the Moment You Check In

Every pet parent has that unforgettable travel moment.

  • The time your dog insisted on sitting in the front seat like a co-pilot.
    • The moment your cat peeked out of the carrier during check-in like royalty entering her palace.
  • The beach trip where your pup jumped into the waves before you even took your slippers off.


Those are the memories that matter, and those are the memories we want to be part of.

At GRT Hotels & Resorts, we’ve designed our pet-friendly experience with ease, comfort, and freedom.

Wide rooms. Easy outdoor access. Calm, relaxed staff.

Places to walk.

Places to rest.

Places to let your furball be their whole self.

This is where your pet’s vacation truly begins.

A cat and a dog rest peacefully side-by-side on a tiled floor.

A Stay That Balances Comfort & Consideration

Travelling with a pet isn’t complicated. It only feels that way when the world isn’t built for them. At GRT Hotels & Resorts, we wanted to shift that experience entirely. So, we designed spaces where pets feel genuinely welcome, and pet parents feel understood.

No fuss.

No confusion.

Just thoughtful comfort shaped by real-life needs.

A dog with floppy ears looks directly at the viewer with its mouth slightly open in an outdoor setting.

Room to Settle, Space to Breathe

The first thing a pet does when entering a new room? Explore.

Sniff the corners.

Circle the bed.

Find a patch of sunlight.

Claim the coziest spot.

Our designated pet-friendly rooms give them the freedom to do exactly that. They are spacious enough for a large dog to stretch after a long journey, calm enough for a nervous cat to quietly observe from a corner, and arranged to minimise stress during arrival.

These rooms aren’t just “pet allowed.”

They’re pet-considered, chosen with safety, comfort, and easy settling in mind.

A cat with a patterned neck accessory sits attentively on a surface.

The Comfort of Familiar Things

Every pet parent knows this: a favourite blanket or a well-chewed toy can work magic. We encourage guests to bring their pet’s home essentials, bedding, bowls, toys, and preferred food. These small, familiar items help pets anchor themselves quickly in a new environment. A dog curling up on its known blanket or a cat eating from its familiar bowl instantly feels reassured.

It’s the kind of comfort money you can’t buy, and we fully support it.

Two happy puppies sit side-by-side in a field with scattered blossoms.

Outdoor Spaces That Keep Tails Wagging

For pets who love the outdoors (which is most of them), our hotels offer easy access to open-air walking zones. No wandering around guessing where to go. No awkward detours.

Just simple, stress-free routines:

  • A quick stretch after a long road trip.
  • A leisurely morning walk before breakfast.
  • A few minutes of sniffing around to get a feel for the new place.

White dog lying on a bed wearing heart-shaped pink glasses with blue background

A Calm, Pet-Aware Environment Inside the Hotel

Inside the hotel, we’ve designed an atmosphere that supports a peaceful setting. Calmer corridors, controlled foot traffic, and teams familiar with interacting gently with animals help pets relax quickly, especially during the first few hours when everything feels new.

A wagging tail and a relaxed pet parent make the entire experience warmer, and our staff knows that well.

A grey and white cat peeping from a basket

Where Every Destination has a ‘Tail’ to Tell

From beaches to hills to buzzing cities, every GRT Hotels & Resorts location has something special for your pet:

  • Pondicherry/Mamallapuram: Sunrise walks, sandy paws, salty air.
  • Kodaikanal/Yercaud: Pine-scented breezes, quiet trails, cozy corners.
  • Chennai/Hyderabad/Bangalore: Urban escapes made kinder, gentler, warmer.


Your pet doesn’t just accompany you; they experience the destination with you.

A dog peacefully sleeping on a cosy blanket by a sunlit window

Because Travel Should Feel Easy – For Both of You

If you’ve ever cancelled a trip because your pet gave you that face…

If you’ve ever chosen a destination based on whether your dog would “approve of the vibe”…

If you’ve ever packed more snacks for your pet than yourself. You’re our kind of traveller.

At GRT Hotels & Resorts, we’re creating spaces where pet parents don’t have to compromise, where journeys feel smooth. Where memories feel fuller. Where every wag and every purr finds a home.

Because we believe this:

Travel becomes truly meaningful when every member of your family gets to come along.

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