From on-call butlers who provide 24/7 walks and doggie massages, to in-room extras like fancy beds, artisan treats and adorable bowls, when you want to jet with your pet, look no further than these destinations our four-legged friends will love.
Best Pet-Friendly Hotels & Vacation Rentals
The Mark, New York, New York
Manhattan’s prestigious The Mark hotel might just have the most epic pet program we’ve seen yet—with a “Spoiled Dog’s Menu” created by their resident chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. With puppy paradise Central Park only steps away from the hotel, furry friends will love staying at The Mark just for this in-room dining menu. Choose from gourmet entrées and delicious pet-friendly desserts, before your pooch settles into doggie coma in their very comfy dog bed by Molly Mutt. Every furry guest can also take advantage of luxury accessories like The Mark’s Woof Woof Kits—darling leather pouches with a doggy collar, leash, waste bags and to-go water bowls.
AvantStay, Nationwide
Oftentimes, staying in a vacation home rental is even more practical than a hotel for the space, privacy and sprawling yard reasons alone. Enter AvantStay, the leading short-term rental platform in the U.S. with endless pawsibilities for dog-friendly vacays, in over 1,500 of their homes across the country. They’re even celebrating Dog Day with a #1 Vacation Pup Casting Call where you and your 4-legged friend can win a 2-night stay, swag, a family photoshoot, Embark DNA Kit and day of pup pampering (enter here). To make your travel plans easier, AvantStay also put together this list of top-dog destinations for your next getaway. Now the only question is where to go…
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, Texas
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek pulls out all the stops for guests and their furry plus ones during their luxury-filled stay at in Dallas, Texas. From the moment your pets arrive at the hotel, to the second they depart, heartwarming hospitality is extended. There are personalized welcome amenities and treats, a cushy bed for them to relax in after jaunts around the property, plenty of water bottles and a guide to Dallas’ best pet-friendly establishments. The property also offers dog walking and dog sitting for an additional fee.
San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara, California
Explore the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains with your furry BFF at San Ysidro Ranch—a 550-acre haven filled with miles of trails for tail-wagging hikes. Each of the 38 intimate bungalow-style cottages is pet friendly and offers backyard gardens with outdoor rain showers and oversized sunken spas, perfect for the whole fam. Most importantly, the Ranch ensures four-legged family members receive the same 5-star service as their humans. The property’s Pampered Pets Program features a new gourmet pet menu with peanut butter and bacon pancakes, farm-raised Scottish salmon filet with sweet potato and rice, puppuccinos, pupsicles and more. The welcome amenities are just as swanky: a plush dog bed, Ty beanie dog toy, branded dog bowls and house-made dog cookies for the win.
The Liberty Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts
The Liberty Hotel may not have been pet friendly back in 1851 (when it was the Charles Street Jail), but since the former clinger is now one of Boston’s most unique luxury hotels, two pets of any size are welcome for an additional fee of $100 per stay. Four-legged guests receive treats, a bed and bowls at check-in, but they’re really just there for the Yappier Hours held every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 pm until 8 pm in the Courtyard. Pampered pouches are treated to a doggy-themed cocktail menu and treats at the outdoor bar, so be sure to check in after April 11th when the season kicks off.
Rosewood Washington D.C. in Washington, D.C.
When in D.C. with your pooch, consider the Rosewood Washington, D.C. for their sweet offering for sassy sidekicks: they welcome two dogs per room weighing less than 50 lbs. Your furry friends are gifted a dog bed, food bowl and a dog-friendly amenity to use while on property and they also offer customized pet sitting, walks, overnight stays and more, through an on-site, third-party provider. A $100 non-refundable fee does apply.
L’Ermitage, Beverly Hills, California
Dogs are always welcome at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills and they’ll be spoiled by all the goodies you need to keep your pet pampered. They’ll even greet any well-trained pup by name, with courtesy bags and a Beverly Hills pet guide of nearby pet-friendly restaurants, parks, spas and boutiques. In your suite you’ll find a custom dog bed, leash, food, plush pet toys plus water bowls, and dog walking services can be arranged through the concierge. Pet stays are subject to a $50 fee with 50% of the pet fee donated to Wags and Walks, a local adoption center and community that works to support and promote shelter dogs through their family-friendly foster and adoption programs.
Le Barthélemy, St. Barths
The captivating island of St. Bart’s is currently open to US travelers and best in class resort, Le Barthelemy Hotel & Spa, welcomes pets, in addition to humans looking to vacation in private. As if the views of the Caribbean ocean aren’t enough, the hotel boasts an outdoor infinity pool, suites with private plunge pools and walk-out access to the beach, where dogs get reserved lounge chairs. Yes, really. They’ll even arrange all the bells and whistles for Fido, including: a personal dog-walker, customized meals with fresh-caught fish for any dog’s dietary needs, dog-friendly paddle boards and kayaks and extremely comfortable beds. All that sounds pretty swanky to us, but we’re also sure your pup will be happy just exploring the two miles of exclusive white-sand beach, that’s prime turf for digging and playing.
The Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Located on Philadelphia’s iconic Rittenhouse Square, The Rittenhouse is an award-winning hotel of choice for the sophisticated traveler and their furry best friend. VIPs (Very Important Pooches) receive a complimentary personalized pet bowl and dog goodies prepared by the hotel’s pastry chef upon check-in, and they can enjoy a special BONE Appétit menu throughout their stay. Highlight dishes include BARK-Stew, MUTT’loaf and MUTT’za Balls. Dog sitters and walkers can also be arranged for guests by the concierge team.
Ivy Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore’s legendary Ivy Hotel treat guests’ pets like royalty, with dog beds, courtesy bags, grain-free food, baskets filled with grain-free treats and toys, ‘The Ivy Hotel’ dog tags, and a parting gift of a pre-packed lunch box! Pups don’t miss out on a turndown service either. They will will be living their best furry life with ‘silver-tray service’, complete with dental dog treats and a nightly surprise.
MacArthur Place Hotel, Sonoma, California
Sonoma, California’s iconic MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa is not only ideal for a romantic rendezvous, but well equipped to cater to all of your pet’s needs. The luxury boutique hotel is located in the heart of California’s wine country and welcomes pups of all sizes to enjoy its six-acre historic and pastoral property. Your pooch will be able to sprawl out in one of their expansive ground floor guest rooms or suites—with private balconies and patios no less—and receive a dog bed, water bowl, food, treats and toys. Good luck trying to get them to check out.
The Watergate Hotel, Washington, D.C.
The Watergate Hotel in DC has a new ‘Presidential Pooches’ package, which means your dog will receive the same amenities and care enjoyed by some of our former Presidents’ pets during their time in the White House. For $125 a night, you’ll get in-room dog beds and food bowls, access to dog walking services by Wagtime DC (walks + babysitting) and chef-prepared dog meals (such as air chilled chicken with brown rice and apple, or ranch-raised beef with caramelized onions and mashed potatoes). Sounds pretty swanky to us. The Watergate is also launching an exhibit in partnership with the American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog that will showcase Presidential art and memorabilia tied to their pets from FDR’s Falah, Nixon’s Checkers, Laura Bush’s beloved Miss Beazley and more.
Loews Regency New York Hotel, New York, New York
Fun fact: Loews Hotels was the first national hotel chain to launch a pet program with the introduction of Loews Loves Pets in 2000, so they treat pups and kitties like VIPs (Very Important Pets). And at Loews Regency New York Hotel, they provide all the amenities your pooch (or cat) could want or need: gourmet room service menus prepared by their culinary teams, creature comforts like specialized bedding, leashes, collars, litter boxes, litter and scoopers, dog-walking route maps, pet placemats, water bowls, treats, doggie pick-up bags, rawhide bones, catnip and scratch poles, plus a list of local pet-walking and pet-sitting services. The hotel is also just steps from Central Park—the perfect place to stroll with your four-legged family members—and they take extra care cleaning the pet-friendly guestrooms thoroughly after each stay.
Baron’s Cove, Sag Harbor, New York
You and your Hamptons-bound hound will be loving life when you check into charming Baron’s Cove, located in idyllic Sag Harbor. With his wife Elaine and his dog Charley by his side, author John Steinbeck was a frequent guest at the original Baron’s Cove resort and his 1962 travelogue, Travels with Charley, tells the story of their adventures across America, which started in Sag Harbor. Pups will love the spacious gated patios to roam about and the dog-friendly rooms (and town) and Baron’s does not skimp when it comes to pampering pooches. Included in this package: a copy of Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck, breakfast for two daily, deluxe accommodations for you and the family dog, recommended walking routes, a Baron’s Cove dog welcome kit with disposable waste bags, a frisbee and special dog treats. The best part of your day will be cocktails on the property’s porch at sunset, with your furry main by your side.
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Cabo, Mexico
Life is pretty great for four-legged guests at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, the Five-Diamond resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Pups are given the celeb treatment from a team of dedicated “Dog Butlers” who take them on daily walks on the beach, create tailor-made menus, give special dog massages and treat them to “doga” classes. The best part? You are relived of your duties—walks wise—so you get to enjoy your vacay too. You’ll never have to wake up early, or cut dinner short, to walk them at night because your dog butler will handle that chore. These VIP (very important pooch) concierges can even organize special birthday parties or celebrations for dogs and their friends, both human and canine, to attend. The only hard part will be trying to get them to leave.
Weekapaug Inn, Westerly, Rhode Island
All of the Ocean House Collection hotels (Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn on Rhode Island’s Atlantic Shore and Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, Massachusetts) recognize that dogs are an important part of the family and want you to bring them along for the trip! Weekapaug Inn welcomes dogs under 70 pounds, and Ocean House now welcomes dogs under 50 pounds, in select rooms. The biggest advantage however, is that most common areas and beaches are pet-friendly. Because what’s the point of traveling with your pet if you have to leave them in the room 24/7? When you do retreat to your quarters, your furry BFF will feel right at home with a plush dog bed designed by Annie Selke, bowls, treats and a toy.
Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, California
Experience the Grand American Beach Vacation at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA, with tail-wagging amenities and purr-fect indulgences for four-legged friends. Pet amenities at The Del include a gourmet room service menu for pets prepared by talented chefs; Del-ightful Dog and Cat Treats upon arrival; pet-friendly guide to Coronado Island; access to Dog Beach located less than one mile from the resort; water and food bowls, placements, kitty scratching pad, waste bags and/or litter boxes and more. Doesn’t it even get better than that?!
Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort, Tuscany, Italy
Foodie Fido will be able to smell the truffles from miles away as he makes his way to Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa, an estate-turned-hotel tucked in the mountainous Tuscan hills. Guests can even have an in-room doggie and me cooking experience with the chef for a big bowl of dog-friendly spaghetti and meatballs for the pups, paired with wine and pasta for the owners. Afterwards, head out to your private outdoor veranda for more quality time with your pooch.
The Gates Hotel, Key West, Florida
The Gates Hotel Key West is the first boutique hotel at the entry point of Key West and laid-back pups will love the relaxed vibes at the hotel. Every dog is welcomed with a Pooch Box at check-in and guests can bring their wet nosed besties to an onsite YappyHour that raises money for the Keys SPCA, a local non-profit dedicated to the protection of abandoned dogs. When little legs need to be stretched, there’s the massive Sunset Green, off-leash Higgs Beach Dog Park, as well as a locals-loved dog beach aptly named Key West Dog Beach.
Kimpton Hotels, Nationwide
Kimpton Hotels are known for being one of the most dog-friendly chains in the states and in New York City, the Kimpton Hotel Eventi is where you want to celebrate International Dog Day. Their Director of Pet Relations, Sophia, has curated a pet menu complete with luxurious dog beds, bowls and toys that are available to four-legged guests upon check-in, in addition to tasty treats. They’re also the only hotel brand in the city that eliminates the pet fees and size/weight limit, meaning all pets stay free! This year, they’re even partnered with Wag! to offer guests premium pet walking, sitting and boarding services while on property, plus a full month of complimentary access to Wag! Premium once you depart. The premium subscription includes 10% off every service booked, waived booking fees and 24/7 access to vet chat. Best hotel ever?? We think so.
Mondrian South Beach, Miami, Florida
Mondrian South Beach caters to artsy dogs who will be mesmerized by endless views of Biscayne Bay and Dutch designer Marcel Wanders’ whimsical “Sleeping Beauty’s Castle” design. They’ll love snoozing under the larger than life cabanas, chairs and lamps and sniffing around the lobby’s signature floating staircase. Outside their are of lots of manicured trees and grass to make them feel at one with nature, without ever having to leave your hotel. Up next: 50 Funny Dog Puns
