I can’t say enough about the Empire Hotel. We have been staying there for the past couple of years and have never been disappointed. Aside from being pet friendly, it is a great place for everyone. We have stayed in Queen Express Rooms, King Rooms and King Suites. All of them were great and the prices were extremely reasonable. The hotel was recently renovated, so everything is new and clean. The hotel uses Frette bedding, which is really luxurious and comfortable. The rooms are very small, but that is not unusual for New York City hotels. The bathrooms are really cool as well. My only regret is that they don’t have bathtubs. The hotel is very stylish and chic, exactly what you picture for New York City. The hotel has a great lounge in the lobby and now how a restaurant as well. The lounge is a great place to get a cocktail after a long day of shopping or before retiring to bed. We were recently there with our baby. We were able to sit in the lounge/lobby and enjoy a glass of wine with the baby. So basically, we were able to feel like we were still going out. The staff is very helpful and accommodating. The rooms were always ready and clean when we arrived. Best of all, the hotel is in a great location. It is across the street from Lincoln Center and just a few blocks to Central Park. There are great stores and restaurants nearby. Truly, it is convenient to most everything. To find more pet friendly places in your area visit GlobalYP the online local yellow pages.