What is Goob Hotels?
Hotels so goob they welcome goob bois and girls 🐶
Problem
Users struggle to manually search across multiple platforms to find dog-friendly hotels with clear pet policies, leading to inconsistent information, wasted time, and potential booking errors.
Solution
A web-based platform where users can search and filter hotels based on dog-friendly policies, such as breed restrictions, pet fees, and amenities, with verified details (e.g., 'Hotel X allows two dogs up to 50lbs for $25/night').
Customers
Dog owners (demographics: ages 25-45, middle-to-high income, frequent travelers) who prioritize hassle-free travel planning with pets.
Unique Features
Aggregates verified pet policies (via partnerships with hotels) and user-submitted pet stay reviews + real photos of dog-friendly hotel areas.
User Comments
Saves hours of research
Finally clear fee breakdowns
Trusted info from other dog owners
Avoided hidden breed restrictions
Easy to compare options
Traction
Launched April 2023, 300+ Product Hunt upvotes, ~1k MAU, $5k MRR (freemium model with affiliate commissions), founder has 1.2k LinkedIn followers.
Market Size
The $58 billion U.S. pet services market (2023, APPA) includes rising demand for pet travel, with 78% of hotels now claiming pet-friendly status but 43% of owners reporting inaccurate policy info (Forbes).
