First cat hotel stay? Here’s what to bring.

Before you fill the bag, confirm the stay.

Ask which room is available for your dates, what the hotel provides and what you need to bring. Confirm arrival and collection times, the current price, accepted payment methods and any records the team needs to see.

Advance booking is recommended. Walk-ins depend on room availability, so check with the team before setting off. Familiar bedding or toys can be useful to discuss, but bring them only once the hotel has confirmed what it accepts.

A checklist you can use while you pack

Tick what you have sorted. Leave anything that does not apply unchecked; the count is a reminder, not a booking requirement.

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Give the team a short plan they can follow.

Write feeding amounts and times rather than relying on a quick explanation at the door. Label the supplies so the team can match them to your cat and the instructions you have agreed.

If medication or particular care is needed, discuss it before booking and confirm what the hotel can provide. Bring the information and instructions requested; do not leave the arrangement to the day you arrive.

At handover, go through the essentials together: food, care notes, contacts and collection plans. Describe what your cat normally does when resting or being handled, and ask whom to contact if your return time changes.

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Stay in touch while you are away.

The team takes photos and video every day. Agree on how you will receive updates and make sure the contact details are correct before leaving.

Supervised outdoor walks are available for suitable cats, depending on the weather, safety conditions and the individual cat’s temperament and comfort. Discuss suitability with the team rather than assuming a walk will be part of every stay.

If a cat becomes ill, the hotel can contact the owner and help coordinate veterinary care. Veterinary expenses are paid by the owner. Discuss backup contacts and how decisions should be handled if you cannot be reached.

Leave time for a proper collection.

Ask how your cat ate, rested and used the room, and whether there are any care notes to take home. Collect remaining supplies and clarify anything you want to understand before you leave.

If your travel plans change, contact the team to discuss the revised collection arrangement. The hotel page has current rooms, prices and longer-stay information.