Sometimes you either need to or want to travel with your pet, and while some hotels merely accept their guest’s furry friends, others go one step further. Here are a few hotels that not only like when you bring your dog, they make sure your pooch is well looked after.
Las Ventanas al Paraiso
This resort in Los Cabos offers the ultimate in pet pampering. Their “Canine Delights” menu features three special dishes, including Rin Tin Tin (shredded braised beef and steamed rice), and if your pet needs a special diet or happens to have a favourite food, the chef will prepare made-to-order dishes. In addition, a portable pet cabana is available for use in your room, or at the pool or beach so your pup has some shade while lounging outdoors. Pet pampering extends to the resort’s award-winning spa where dogs can enjoy a stress-reducing neck massage – a treatment designed to reduce pet jet lag.
Epiphany Hotel
As a pet-friendly hotel, The Epiphany in Palo Alto, California welcomes guests who want or need to travel with their pooch. The transition from home to hotel will be seamless thanks to the doggie beds (complete with special turn-down service), water and food bowls, and treats.
Garden Court Hotel
Also in Palo Alto, the Garden Court Hotel is another hotel that offers many perks for your furry friend. Both you and your pup will receive a welcome amenity kit, and your pooch will get use of a dog bed, mat, and water and food dishes. A walking map of downtown Palo Alto showcasing pet-friendly outdoor cafes and neighbourhoods is provided, as are bio-degradable cleanup bags and turndown service. Playing, petting and dog-walking services are also available upon request.
Hotel Jerome
When you and your dog book a room at this property in Aspen, Colorado, a custom embroidered dog bed (different sizes available), dog bowls and home-made treats will be waiting when you arrive. There are also “Hotel Jerome” engraved dog tags with the hotel phone number on them to attach to your pup’s collar during your stay. Dog walkers and grooming services can be arranged with the concierge, and the bell staff (depending on how busy they are), have been known to walk guests’ dogs as well.
Waldorf Astoria Park City
When you check into Waldorf Astoria Park City with your pet you’re provided with a dog bed, food and water bowls, a “Pet in Room” sign and a treat. The resort also has a designated a pet friendly area where you can walk your dog.
Umstead Hotel
In addition to a plush bed, water bowl and treats your pet will get upon check-in, the Umstead Hotel and Spa recently created a new enclosed playground for canines on their property named DogWoods. The new playground boasts plenty of space for running, jumping, fetching, and playing and there are even complimentary tennis balls.
W San Francisco
W San Francisco welcomes dogs (and cats) to the property through its P.A.W. program: Pets Are Welcome. At check-in, you’ll get a welcome packet with a pet toy, pet treat, W Hotels pet tag, clean-up bags and details about pet services available through the concierge. When you and Fido (or Fluffy) get to your room, you’ll find find a custom W Hotels pet bed, food and water bowl with floor mat, “Pet in Room” sign, plus a special treat at turndown.
Lead photo: Epiphany Hotel
