The Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn in Gilroy is set up well for dogs, though there’s a five-day maximum stay limit for guests traveling with them. If you need to stay longer, you’ll want to contact the hotel directly before booking to discuss options.

The rooms are straightforward and comfortable with the basics you’d expect: refrigerator, coffee maker, flat screen TV, satellite television, wireless internet, and an iron and ironing board. Breakfast is included, which means you can grab something before heading out to explore rather than hunting for a place to eat while you have your dog in tow.

Location-wise, Gilroy works well as a base if you’re interested in the wine country scene. Fortino Winery welcomes dogs, so that’s actually convenient if you want to spend an afternoon tasting wine—though you’ll be driving a short distance from the hotel to get there. The town bills itself as the Garlic Capital of the World, so if you time your visit right, you might catch the Gilroy Garlic Festival, which has specific dog policies worth checking on beforehand.

The area isn’t particularly known for major dog parks or long hiking trails right in town, but you’re not far from some decent walking areas if you’re willing to drive a bit. The hotel itself is your typical mid-range chain property—nothing fancy, but reliable and straightforward.

One thing to keep in mind: that five-day maximum is firm unless you make special arrangements ahead of time. It’s not something you’ll want to discover after you’ve already booked, so call 408-848-5144 or email bwforestparkinn@sbcglobal.net if your trip is longer than a few days.