b'A Getaway,Close to HomeA dog-friendly hotel targeted to the millennials who The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas was the perfect locationlove to travel with their dog.foramillenniallikemyself,whoneededconvenientaccommodations when traveling to Tampa with their pet.Words and photographs by Heather Schulman The waterfront resort recently openedits doors in January 2021 for guests to booka stay with their dogs. The hotel welcomesall well-behaved breeds under 50 pounds.The only restrictions include a limit of twopets per room, per guest and no cats arepermitted. Luckily, Puck fit the criteria sowe decided to book a one-night stay at TheGodfrey Hotel & Cabanas.Thisresort-stylepropertyisonly10minutesfromtheTampaConventionCenter which was perfect since my fianc,Mike, was attending a trade show there. Itis also located in close proximity to TampaInternationalAirportandInternationalPlazafeaturing its trendy Bay Street (lessthanfourmiles). Theexpansivepropertyboasts a heated outdoor pool, a 3200 sq. ft.pierwithstunningsunsetviews;privateeventspace,fitnesscenter,and7,000sq.feet of flexiblemeeting space. The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas pet fee starts at $50per night and may vary depending on size/breed. PuckThe Godfrey Hotel & Cabanasimmediately found a dog placemat, bowls, toy and poop7700 West Courtney Campbell bags upon entering our room. Once situated, we connect-Causeway, Tampa, FLed our Royal Ramps to the bed so Puck could easily hop on813.281.8900 and off. We always take our Royal Ramps everywhere withwww.godfreyhoteltampa.com us when traveling with Puck since his back surgery. RoyalRampsismadeofindustrial-grade,high-density,extraNearby restaurants firm foam which makes it super lightweight and easy toBahama Breeze travel with.Rusty Pelican Ourroomwasbrightandspacious.WhileMikeWhiskey Joes Bar & Grill attended the trade show, Puck and I spent the day with thesliding glass door open as our room had a private balconyoffering views of the water and Tampas skyline. We alsowalked to the two designated outdoor play areas which areutilized for guests pets to take care of business.52THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'