For many travelers, a trip without the dog isn’t really a vacation. In honor of National Dog Month and beyond, here are some fun, dog-friendly places for your clients to go with their four-legged friends.
Dog Days of Summer (and Fall)
Tenaya at Yosemite built its Pampered Pet Package around guests who travel with dogs rather than treating pets as an add-on. The package covers one night in a Premium Lodge or Cottage guestroom, the pet fee for up to two dogs and in-room extras: a dog bed, water bowl, toy, treats and a gourmet dog biscuit baked on-site. A dog concierge and an off-leash play area back up the package, and the property sits close to paved, dog-friendly stretches of Yosemite Valley. Ahwahnee and Stoneman Meadows, both ringed by paved paths, give dogs room to walk while their owners take in views of the valley’s granite landmarks.
For more information, visit visittenaya.com.
Waybound Yosemite pairs pet-friendly cabins with a more upscale, boutique-style stay just outside the park. Dogs are welcome in the cabins and on nearby forest trails, plus designated pet areas inside Yosemite Valley. One standout for pet owners: leashed dogs can ride select open-air excursions on the historic Sugar Pine Railroad, turning a scenic train ride into something the whole traveling party, four legs included, can do together. The cabins work as a base for day trips into the park without leaving pets behind at the front desk.
For more information, visit waybound.com.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Yavapai Lodge holds a distinction worth flagging for pet-traveling clients: it’s the only pet-friendly lodging within Grand Canyon National Park. That in-park location means guests don’t have to choose between staying near the South Rim and bringing their dog along. The lodge offers pet-friendly walking paths on-site and puts guests within reach of South Rim viewpoints and other designated pet areas, so groups can take in one of the park’s most-visited overlooks without splitting up.
The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort, is a few minutes from the South Rim and builds pet travel into the stay rather than around it. Guests get pet-friendly accommodations along with access to dog-friendly trails in both Grand Canyon National Park and the nearby Kaibab National Forest. The resort gift shop stocks pet supplies, a small but practical detail for guests who forget a leash or bowl at home, whether their day includes a rim overlook, a hike or just downtime after being outdoors.
For more information, visit visitgrandcanyon.com.
Virgin Hotels New York City
Virgin Hotels is marking National Dog Day, August 26, with a new brand-wide partnership with Brutus Broth, rolling out first at Virgin Hotels New York City. Through August, the property is serving Brutus On The Go, a powdered bone broth for dogs that is mixed with water into a drink, giving pets their own order alongside their owners’ meal. The broth adds to an existing set of pet perks at the hotel, including in-room dog beds, food and water dishes, treats and Virgin Hotels-branded bandanas. The property does not restrict stays by dog size or breed.
For more information, visit virginhotels.com.
New York
The Penny Williamsburg takes its name from the owner’s dog and built that same mindset into hotel policy. Up to two pets under 75 pounds stay free, and select guest rooms are laid out with pets’ comfort in mind. Bowls, treats and pet beds are handed out at check-in, and an on-site outdoor relief area sits alongside nearby parks and green space. The hotel also runs adoption events and “Yappy Hours” with Brooklyn nonprofit Badass Animal Rescue, with proceeds going toward the group’s work rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters.
For more information, visit penny-hotel.com.
A few blocks from Times Square, Hard Rock Hotel New York runs its Unleashed program for traveling pets. Dogs check in to a welcome bag and a velvet memory-foam bed, with a curated Spotify playlist for downtime. Up to two pets are allowed per room for a $175 cleaning fee per stay, part of which supports the Humane Society. Owners get their own perks too, including Fender guitar rental and in-room record players.
For more information, visit hotel.hardrock.com.
Overlooking Central Park, the 610-guestroom Park Lane New York allows dogs in every guest room for a one-time $250 pet hosting fee. The location does double duty as a built-in dog-walking route, since Central Park sits steps from the entrance rather than requiring a drive or a taxi. Guests can also arrange dog walking or sitting through the concierge, giving pet owners the same level of service typically reserved for their human travel companions.
For more information, visit parklanenewyork.com.
Set in the Adirondacks, Eastwind Lake Placid puts your clients and their dogs close to regional hiking trails, lakes and mountain views right outside the door. Pet-friendly rooms make it simple to bring a dog along whether the plan is a trail run, a paddle on Mirror Lake or a slower walk through the village. Guests traveling with dogs pay a $ 50-per-pet-per-night fee.
For more information, visit eastwindhotels.com.
In the middle of Times Square, ROW NYC gives every dog a fresh bed and bowl in the room, with leashed pets allowed to move through the lobby. The hotel serves as a base camp of sorts, with the rest of the city right outside rather than requiring guests to search for pet-friendly stops elsewhere. A $75 pet fee applies per stay.
For more information, visit rownyc.com.
The LINE DC – Washington, D.C.
Set inside a 110-year-old former church in Adams Morgan, the LINE DC takes pets of any size at no charge. The Guest Experience team points guests toward nearby walking routes, parks and pet-friendly bars and restaurants and the front desk stocks cleanup bags, water bowls and treats at no cost. The setup removes most of the friction of traveling with a dog in a dense city, letting guests get out and explore the capital rather than plan around their pet’s needs.
For more information, visit thelinehotel.com.
Outbound Mammoth – Mammoth Lakes, California
Outbound Mammoth, in the center of Mammoth Lakes, offers pet-friendly rooms plus cabin and chalet accommodations with more room to spread out. Dogs get a welcome treat on arrival and access to grassy areas nearby for walks, while owners can gather at communal fire pits or the Bar Sierra patio with their pet alongside them. The property sits close to Mammoth’s trail and lake network. Up to two dogs are allowed per room for a $50 nightly fee per dog.
For more information, visit outboundhotels.com.
The Joule – Dallas, Texas
In downtown Dallas, The Joule skips pet fees and breed or size restrictions altogether, letting guests bring a dog along without extra planning. The hotel’s Pawsitively Pampered package equips the room with a bed, food and water bowls and a supply of treats, covering the basics before guests even unpack. The lack of added cost sets it apart from many downtown properties that charge per-stay pet fees.
For more information, visit thejouledallas.com.
Shinola Hotel – Detroit, Michigan
Shinola Hotel allows up to two dogs, with no weight or breed restrictions, for a $125 plus tax pet fee. That covers dog beds, bowls, a Shinola bandana, collar and toy, plus access to the hotel’s fourth-floor pet terrace and a gift card to a local pet shop. Guests can also use Barkside, an off-leash dog park, bar and coffee shop a short drive from the hotel, free of charge.
For more information, visit shinolahotel.com.
AutoCamp, Nationwide
AutoCamp is waiving its standard $75 pet fee across all eight U.S. locations through its Dog Days of Summer campaign, running Aug. 1 through 31 and covering National Dog Day on August 26. Dogs traveling during that window receive an AutoCamp x Woof welcome kit with trail gear, bowls, towels, treats and guides to nearby pet-friendly hikes. Up to two dogs are allowed per reservation at AutoCamp’s Asheville, Cape Cod, Catskills, Joshua Tree, Sequoia, Sonoma, Yosemite and Zion locations.
For more information, visit autocamp.com.
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts extends pet-friendly accommodations across a large share of its U.S. and Canada portfolio, spanning beach, golf and city properties. Among them, Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, Omni Berkshire Place and The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa offer designated pet-friendly rooms with access to trails, open grounds and nearby beaches or parks. Pet policies, fees and weight limits differ by property, so it’s worth checking the specific hotel before booking rather than assuming brand-wide terms apply.
For more information, visit omnihotels.com.
Newport Beach, California
Newport Harbor doubles as a pet activity in Newport Beach, where visitors can rent a Duffy Electric Boat with no boating experience required. Each boat holds 10 to 12 passengers, including dogs, and guests can either dock for a meal or bring their own food and drinks aboard. Back on land, Lido Marina Village leads to Malibu Farm, a waterfront restaurant with a pet-friendly patio and a separate menu for dogs, including beef and chicken bowls, while boats come and go along the water.
On Balboa Island, Gelatissimo makes its gelato in-store and keeps a dog-friendly vanilla ice cream on hand so pets get their own treat during a walk around the island. A few steps away, Barker’s Dog Boutique stocks apparel, accessories and everyday essentials for dogs. For a bigger outing, Fashion Island combines retail, dining and pet-friendly grounds, with brands including Restoration Hardware, Gorjana and Anthropologie, plus water bowls placed throughout the courtyards and open grass areas for dogs to stretch out between stops.
For lodging, Newport Beach offers several dog-friendly hotels, including Pendry Newport Beach, Lido House Hotel and Balboa Bay Resort, giving pet-traveling guests a full day of options within a compact stretch of coastline, from harbor to boutique to hotel.
For more information, visit visitnewportbeach.com.
