It’s a question that we are asked quite often, and our response is always the same.

No, we do not ‘allow’ dogs; we welcome them because we absolutely adore well-behaved pooches of all shapes and sizes and love to make a fuss of them, with the owner’s permission, of course.

We must say right away that we appreciate the fact that not everyone is a dog lover, so we make sure that not every bedroom and area of the hotel is available for our four-legged chums.

We provide free treats, and we are always happy to point out the very best places for ‘walkies’, including the glorious Stoke Park, a five-minute stroll from the hotel. A little further afield we have the wonderful Surrey Hills with so many dog-friendly attractions and places to enjoy.

So if you fancy a short stroll before breakfast or an afternoon adventure, Guildford and the surrounding area is perfect for dog walking.

You will even find a list of the businesses, shops, bars, cafes and other great places in the town centre that welcome dogs in the latest Experience Guildford magazine. You can pick up a free copy at reception or check out the digital version here; just look out for the ‘Pup Approved’ paw prints.

Please just tell us at the time of booking that you will be accompanied by your dog and we will make sure that you are made to feel right at home.