The Ings Luxury Cat Hotel in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, is a boarding cattery built around themed suites, with guests offered extras such as massages, bedtime stories and movie nights, and when it opened a night started at £15. It is still trading under the Ings name. We found its upgrade prices on its own site, but no current base nightly rate, so the room prices below are from its opening coverage.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England |
| Founder | Jo Ounsley |
| Room types on the site | The Luxury Hotel, the Lodge and the Tower suites |
| Opening prices (as reported) | 11 themed suites at £15 a night, Woodland Wing at £40 a night |
| Upgrade prices (hotel site) | £10 to £50, listed below |
About the Ings Luxury Cat Hotel
It is a luxury hotel for cats, where owners can leave their pets while they are out of town. It is not the only one in the world, but it is among the most elaborate, and it came after cat owners said they struggled to find somewhere good to leave their pets on holiday.
At opening, the hotel offered cats messages, bedtime stories and à la carte food. Suites were themed, with TV showing virtual fish and bird scenes, and the hotel was reported to include iPads, four-poster beds and spa treatments. Owners got updates by email and postcards.
The founder
Jo Ounsley, 43 when the hotel opened, created the hotel and planned to run it with her 12-year-old daughter, after months visiting catteries, vets and experts.
‘It’s the perfect place for a cat to come, although some people might think it’s a little bit extravagant. ‘We just want them to be constantly entertained and stimulated, and that really leads to a happy cat.’
‘It’s not for higher class cats at all,’ she added. ‘It’s for people who just want the confidence in knowing that when they go away on holiday, their pet will have a better break than they will.
‘They will be pampered, enjoy coming and probably not want to go home.’
Cost to leave a cat there
At launch, the hotel was reported to have 11 themed suites costing £15 a night, each individually designed to keep felines amused. The larger Woodland Wing was the most expensive at £40 a night, with massages and stories read in front of virtual log fires. Those are opening-era figures, so ask the hotel for today’s rate. A Groupon listing also showed a three-night stay for £36, with the suite normally priced at £15 a day.
The hotel’s own site lists these optional upgrades:
- Time to unwind: £10 per night, with a milk treat, a chew stick and a bedtime story
- Time to energise: £25 for the stay, with wheatgrass, catnip toys and treats, and 20 minutes of catnip bubble chasing
- Time to relax: £20 for a 20-minute massage with heated cloths and a mini groom
- Movie night, bar and snacks, or the laser experience: £20 each
- Birthday or wedding celebration party: £50 each
Is it worth the money
For most owners the draw is peace of mind. Our view: the extras are optional, and a standard stay at the price levels reported is closer to an ordinary cattery than a hotel splurge. If you want to see how far pet luxury goes elsewhere, check out this article with other amazing hotels for your pets.
FAQ
Where is the Ings Luxury Cat Hotel?
In Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.
Who founded the Ings Luxury Cat Hotel?
Jo Ounsley, who set it up after visiting catteries, vets and experts.
How much does the Ings Luxury Cat Hotel cost per night?
At opening, suites were reported from £15 a night, with the Woodland Wing at £40. We could not confirm the current base rate, so contact the hotel.
What extras does the hotel offer?
Its site lists packages from £10 to £50, including bedtime stories, massages, movie nights, a laser experience and birthday parties.
Are there other luxury pet hotels?
Yes. See our guide to luxurious pet resorts for more examples.
Last updated: October 2026.
