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Certified Hotels 
TrustPaws certification signals more than just “pet-friendly.” It means your hotel has passed clear, credible, and independently verified standards designed to ensure comfort, safety, and a great experience for pets and their families.
Complete our digital form covering your property’s pet policies, amenities, and safety practices.
Video Verification – premium proof that your hotel is truly pet-friendly, trusted by pet owners.
Your property is scored across our verified standards framework.
Certified hotels receive a digital trust badge, TrustPaws listing, and promotional materials.
Your property must minimize hazards to pets — from non-toxic materials to secure spaces and safe access.
We verify that pet rooms and common areas follow rigorous hygiene standards to ensure health and comfort.
We assess how pet families are welcomed — from communication to thoughtful touches like beds, bowls, or treats.
Outdoor access, walking paths, off-leash zones, or evendog-walking services enhance the stay for pets and their humans.
We ensure your listings — on TrustPaws or any OTA — accurately reflect your policies, fees, and conditions for pet stays.
AI-Powered Verification
Our AI & team review remotely.
Efficient, lower-cost certification
On-Site Video Inspection
A trained local inspector verifies all five pillars.
Premium certification, high-trust
Display on your site and reception
Show up in our pet-friendly directory
Increased visibility in pet-owner searches
Get access to pet-travel trends and analytics
“We saw a 22% increase in direct bookings after getting certified. Pet travelers trust the badge — and
we love the standards.”
Luca
Hotel Manager, Rome
“Before TrustPaws, we called ourselves pet-friendly — now we are pet-friendly. The process helped us improve, and our guests notice.”
Eva,Boutique Hotel Owner, Salzburg
“We host many international travelers with pets, and the certification gives them
confidence before they even book. It’s become a real trust signal.”
Dimitris, General Manager, Athens Riviera Resort
“Before TrustPaws, we called ourselves pet-friendly — now we are pet-friendly. The process helped us improve, and our guests notice.”
Eva,Boutique Hotel Owner, Salzburg
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