Have pet, will travel.
If you are planning on traveling this summer, don’t forget to bring Fido with you. Check out these pet-friendly places.
Pet Services in Greenwich
Sophisticated pets will enjoy staying at Delamar Greenwich Harbor hotel as they browse the “Pet Services Menu” that lists special services, such as walking, grooming, and local pet activities. The hotel has seven “pet friendly” rooms that are reserved specifically for animal lovers. Your pampered pooch will receive a comfortable bed, food and bowls with bottles of mineral water. The Delamar Greenwich’s pet program is available to dogs less than 100 pounds for a charge of $50.00 per night; a portion of which is donated to Adopt-a-Dog, a local non-profit dedicated to finding permanent homes for many dogs. The Delamar Greenwich’s sister property, Delamar Southport also welcomes furry friends with a “Doggies Package” which includes one night at the hotel, welcome treats, personalized dog bone name tag, a dog bowl and a dog bed. www.thedelamar.com
Bernese Concierge Upon Arrival in Boston
Boston’s chicest boutique hotel, Fifteen Beacon, goes all out for canines and their human companions with a pet guest program. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the hotel’s canine concierge Heidi, General Manger’s adorable Bernese Mountain Dog, with a“Paws on Arrival” list of the nearby pet-friendly establishments and walking routes, including an off leash dog area in Boston Common. All dogs receive a personalized plate of peanut butter treats complete with a special welcome note from Heidi. Pampered pooches can also dine on healthy, hotel-made dog biscuits, luxuriate on a plush dog bed in their room and receive “turndown” service of bottled water (and if your pup can’t make the trip, Heidi will send you home with a special treat and invite for them to visit on your next visit to the property). There’s even a roof deck to play with Heidi on. 100% of the suggested $25 pet fee is donated to the MSPCA’s Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, which Heidi will personally send a thank you note for. Dog sitting, walking and grooming can also be arranged prior to arrival. www.xvbeacon.com
Canine Connoisseur Program in Los Angeles
By pampering pets to the maximum, the Canine Connoisseur Program at the Beverly Hills Hotel validates just how truly special and valuable they are in their owners’ lives. Dogs are greeted by name at each appearance, and upon arrival, are personally escorted by front desk agents to their rooms. There, the dogs will find custom-made doggie beds and custom-made food and water bowls. The dog bed is conveniently placed next to the owner’s to make the dog feel more comfortable and the bowls are situated in either the bathroom or the kitchen ready with fresh water. There are also special in-room amenities for the dogs. Personalized homemade doggie cookies greet the canine guests upon arrival. And if the owners so choose, they can order their dog’s meals off of the room service menu. Guest must book a room in the bungalow section of the hotel and a non-refundable $200 fee is required. www.beverlyhillshotel.com
Adventure Doggy Days in Moab
Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa is tucked away on 160-acres near Moab, Utah and with the launch of the new Adventure Doggy Days package, it is the perfect vacation for owners and their adventure-loving pets. Sorrel River welcomes four-legged guests with open paws including a Dog-Friendly Self-Guided Canoe Trip with Moab Rafting and Canoe Company and a welcome basket including a dog life jacket from the local Moab BARKery. The hotel’s Pet Concierge can offer local resources such as the off-leashBark Park or pet-friendly hikes such as Sorrel Ridge Hike and Negro Bill Hike. If your four-legged friend happens to weighs closer to 1,000 pounds, the Ranch is one of the few resorts in the Southwest that offers boarding if you bring your own horse.www.sorrelriver.com
Pampered Paws Program in Virginia
The Tides Inn, a waterside resort near the Chesapeake Bay, is a great spot to bring your pet. In fact, the resort provides separate accommodations for pet owners offerings 18 pet friendly guestrooms on the first floor of the Garden House, which lead right outdoors. Upon arrival, pets can take a sip from the resort’s communal dog water bowl or head to their room to relax in a freshly made doggie bed as they enjoy a canister of doggie biscuits. The resort’s Pampered Paws Program allows four-legged to be treated to an array of amenities from a supply of waste bags to a resort map with marked doggie relief stations
Pampering Pooch Massages in Vermont
Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, Vermont makes dogs will feel more pampered than at home with a special turndown service, including a bed, bowl, welcome treat and personalized note. The Spa at Topnotch offers special Pampering Pooch massage treatments including Reiki in the privacy of your guestroom using handmade and organic aromatherapy products. Dogs are even welcome to join their human friends for afternoon tea time in the lobby for special puppy treats after working up an appetite at Stowe’s best pet-friendly hikes like the Rec Path or Weizner Woods.
Direct Access to Pet-Friendly Trails in Telluride
A refined boutique address in the heart of Mountain Village Telluride, Hotel Madeline offers 84 guest rooms and 11 suites, which welcome four-legged guests with luxury dog beds and “Throvers” from Crypton, china water and food bowls, homemade welcome and turn-down treats from the kitchen, and pet concierge services. Within a stone’s throw of Hotel Madeline, Telluride’s many trails are pet-friendly and do not require a leash, making it the perfect destination for a hiking vacation. Rates start at $150. More information available at www.hotelmadelinetelluride.com
Six Acres of Pet-Friendly Paradise in Santa Fe
La Posada features 157 Casita-style guest rooms on six acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, including 30 suites, which are all pet-friendly. To further enhance any pet’s experience at La Posada, the hotel provides beds and bowls as well as treats at the concierge desk. All pets are allowed in public areas and on The Patio for guests who like to dine with their furry friends. The hotel’s pet concierge services can arrange grooming and any service that may be needed. La Posada is friendly to many pets including dogs, cats, and most recently a particularly cute pig named Elvis. Rates start at $249. More information available atwww.laposadadesantafe.com