Days Inn by Wyndham Cannock Norton Canes M6 Toll

The Days Inn by Wyndham at Norton Canes sits right on the M6 Toll, which makes it one of the more practical overnight stops for anyone driving the length of the country with a dog in the back. It is a straightforward three-star hotel attached to a motorway services plaza, but for owners breaking up a long journey it handles the things that matter to pet travellers well.

Dogs are welcomed throughout the hotel, and guests travelling with pets report being able to book a dedicated dog-friendly room without any fuss. Reception keeps treats on hand, water bowls are available, and the property flags that a pet charge may apply, so it is worth confirming the current fee when you book.

The recurring theme in guest feedback is how easy the staff make it to arrive with a dog, even late in the evening. Returning guests mention being remembered, rooms prepared to their preferences, and dogs greeted warmly at check-in. Several note that the dog-friendly rooms are kept genuinely clean, with no lingering smell despite the constant turnover of four-legged visitors.

The setting suits dogs better than a typical service-station hotel. There is a decent stretch of grass for a proper leg-stretch, parking sits behind the building away from the busiest traffic, and the adjacent plaza has a carvery and food hall so you do not have to leave your dog behind to grab a meal. It is also a popular base for the NEC, around half an hour away, which fills the hotel during Crufts.

It is a functional overnight hotel rather than a destination in its own right. Some rooms feel dated, and a handful of guests found the sound insulation thin. The one pet-specific gripe is that other owners occasionally leave dogs in vehicles overnight in the car park, which can carry noise. On balance it is best suited to travellers who need a reliable, no-drama stop with their dog on a long drive, or anyone visiting the NEC who wants somewhere that treats a dog as a welcome guest rather than an inconvenience.