Choosing your cat’s room should be one of the enjoyable parts of planning their stay. You know their personality better than anyone, so you probably already have a good idea of what will make them happy.
Perhaps they spend their days watching the neighbourhood from a window. They may love climbing to the highest point in every room, or prefer keeping all four paws closer to the ground. Some puddycats enjoy having plenty of space to explore, while others feel most secure somewhere a little more contained.
Hotel for Cats offers a range of private accommodation in Blakehurst, from comfortable options for a single cat to large designer suites and Penthouse rooms for guests who enjoy the very best. Here is how to choose the room that suits your cat.
Quick answer
The right luxury cat suite depends on your cat’s personality, mobility, the number of cats staying together and how much space you would like them to have. Active cats often enjoy larger rooms with climbing areas and interesting views, while senior cats may be better suited to accommodation with lower, easier access. At Hotel for Cats, every guest has private accommodation and cats from different households are never mixed.
Begin with your cat’s personality
Think about how your cat spends an ordinary day at home.
A confident, curious puddycat may appreciate a larger suite with plenty to investigate. Windows, climbing shelves, elevated resting places and a television can all add interest to their stay.
A quieter cat might prefer a room where everything feels within easy reach. That does not mean they need less care or comfort. It simply means their ideal room may be different from the one chosen for a highly adventurous guest.
Some cats also like to watch activity from a secure position before deciding whether to join in. A room with a good view and places to sit above floor level can give them that choice.
Consider how much your cat likes to climb
For many cats, height helps them feel secure. They enjoy being able to look across their surroundings from a shelf, window seat or raised bed.
Our larger suites include climbing areas and elevated resting places for cats who enjoy moving between different levels. These features can provide gentle exercise and give active guests more ways to spend their day.
If your cat is older, stiff or less confident with jumping, easy access may be more important than height. Hotel for Cats has dedicated Senior Suites with low ramps, allowing older puddycats to move around comfortably without needing to make difficult jumps.
Our guide to boarding a senior cat explains how we care for older guests.
Choose enough room for cats staying together
Cats from the same household can share a room if they already live happily together. We never introduce unfamiliar cats or mix cats from different families.
When choosing a room for two or more cats, think about how they use space at home. Even affectionate companions may want separate places to sleep or a little distance from one another at mealtimes.
A larger suite gives family cats room to choose whether to curl up together or enjoy their own corner. Our Penthouse accommodation is particularly well suited to clowders and puddycats whose owners want them to have plenty of room.
You can read more about cats sharing a room while boarding.
The Penthouse
Our Penthouse rooms are for cats who enjoy exceptional space or families booking for a clowder.
The Clowder Penthouse is our largest accommodation and includes a king single bed, television, cat wheel and private catio. It is ideal for cats from the same family or a puddycat whose taste has always leaned towards the extravagant.
The Terrace Penthouse is another spacious option, with a private window catio, cat wheel and a bright corner position.
These are not simply larger cat rooms. They are the size of generously proportioned human bedrooms, giving guests plenty of space to explore, play and choose where they would like to sleep.
The Estate
The Estate is a spacious corner suite with two large windows, making it an appealing choice for cats who spend hours watching the world outside.
The generous natural light and wider outlook give curious guests plenty to observe between visits from their feline butler.
The Grand Suites Collection
The Grand Suites Collection is made up of individually designed rooms created for cats who enjoy more space and owners who want their puddycat’s holiday to feel particularly special.
The collection includes Safari Lodge, The Lakehouse, The Loft, Boho Pad, Longitude 151, The Explorer Room, The Bookshop and more. The suites are approximately 1.7 metres by 1.7 metres and around two metres high.
Features vary between rooms and may include climbing shelves, window seats, televisions and cat wheels. Each suite has its own style, but the purpose is the same: to give its guest room to climb, stretch out and make themselves thoroughly at home.
Junior and Senior Suites
Junior Suites provide private accommodation for cats who do not require one of our largest rooms but whose owners would like them to have more room to settle in.
Our Senior Suites have been designed with older or less mobile guests in mind. Low ramps make it easier to move between areas without demanding difficult jumps.
We also have two Executive Junior Suites on the Vet Level. These rooms have a view towards the church and offer another comfortable option for individual guests.
Comfort Condos
Comfort Condos are our most affordable accommodation and offer a comfortable private option for cats whose owners want the care of Hotel for Cats at a lower room rate.
Each guest still benefits from a cats-only environment, individual attention and the daily monitoring provided by our hotel team. Cats from different households are never placed together.
They can be a good choice for owners who are less concerned about having a themed room or the additional space and features included in our larger suites.
Think about the length of the stay
Your cat can be comfortable in any suitable room, but owners often choose additional space for longer holidays.
A larger suite gives a cat more areas to explore and more choices about where to spend different parts of the day. Families of cats may also appreciate the extra room during a longer stay.
Hotel for Cats offers a 15% discount on stays of 17 nights or more. The discount is applied automatically during online checkout. Our guide to long-stay cat boarding in Sydney can help you prepare for a longer booking.
The care is just as important as the room
Whichever room you choose, your cat will be cared for as an individual.
Our team learns about each guest’s routine, diet, personality and preferences. Throughout the stay, we monitor eating, drinking, toileting and behaviour, while giving cats time to settle in their own way.
Hotel for Cats also operates alongside Blakehurst Vet, with a full veterinary clinic on the premises. If something causes concern, veterinary expertise is close at hand.
The suite provides the setting for your cat’s holiday. The attention and warmth of the people caring for them are what complete the experience.
Conveniently located in Blakehurst
Hotel for Cats is in Blakehurst and welcomes guests from Hurstville, St George, the Sutherland Shire and across Sydney.
We are around 20 minutes from Sydney Airport under normal traffic conditions, making it convenient for many owners to check in their cat before travelling. Read more about cat boarding near Sydney Airport.
Frequently asked questions about choosing a cat suite
Which Hotel for Cats room is best for my cat?
Consider your cat’s personality, mobility, length of stay and whether they will be sharing with cats from the same family. An active cat may enjoy a larger room with climbing areas, while a senior cat may be more comfortable in a Senior Suite with low ramps.
Does every cat have a private room?
Yes. Every guest has private accommodation, and cats from different households are never mixed. Cats from the same family may share a suitable room when they already live happily together.
Which rooms are best for two or more cats?
The larger suites and Penthouse rooms give family cats more space to move around and choose separate resting spots. The Clowder Penthouse is our largest option and has been designed with cats travelling together in mind.
Which suite is suitable for a senior cat?
Our Senior Suites have low ramps and easier access for older or less mobile cats. Other rooms may also be suitable depending on your cat’s mobility and preferences.
Do all rooms have the same features?
No. Room size, layout and features vary. Depending on the category, rooms may include climbing shelves, windows, televisions, beds, cat wheels or catios. Our rooms and suites page shows the current options.
Does the room price include care?
Yes. Every guest receives individual care from our hotel team, regardless of room category. We monitor eating, drinking, toileting and behaviour and tailor our approach to the cat’s personality.
How early should I reserve a particular suite?
Book as soon as your travel dates are confirmed if you have a preferred room. Christmas, Easter, school holidays and long weekends can fill well in advance, particularly for the larger suites. Our article on how far ahead to book cat boardingprovides more guidance.
Find the room that feels right for your cat
You do not need to choose the grandest room to give your cat a lovely stay. The right choice is the room that suits their personality, mobility and the amount of space you want them to enjoy.
Whether your puddycat would be happiest in a comfortable private Condo, a Senior Suite with gentle ramps, a themed Grand Suite or a Penthouse with room for the whole clowder, we have an option for them.
Explore our rooms and suites and book your cat’s stay online. If you have your heart set on a particular room, reserve it as soon as your travel dates are confirmed.