It’s National Dog Month! Gourmet treats, dedicated play areas and pet-specific menus are becoming standard rather than a novelty at properties courting owners who travel with animals.
Say Yes to No Dog Fees
Dogs get equal billing at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club in Waikiki. The property waives pet fees no matter the dog’s size, a policy that stands out on an island where breed and weight limits are common at other properties.
The hotel also keeps a resident English bulldog named Jack, who greets arrivals, hosts a weekly meet-and-greet and points owners toward pet-friendly spots around Waikiki. Surfjack rotates its pet programming throughout the year through partnerships with local nonprofits, so offerings for dogs and their owners change from season to season.
For more information, visit surfjack.com.
OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts – Tokyo, Japan
Hoshino Resorts‘ OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda pairs two dog-friendly room types with tatami mat floors, water-repellent sofas and dog beds and dishes supplied at check-in. The dog-friendly wing connects directly to the OMO Dog Garden, an off-leash run surrounded by greenery, and to a dog lounge with showers and terrace seating.
The hotel builds its concept around night views and dining, pairing high-rise rooms with access to Gotanda’s restaurant scene. On the 14th floor, the OMO Base houses a cafe and bar, a garden terrace and water features where guests and their dogs can spend time together.
Outside the hotel, guests and their dogs can walk Gotanda’s dining strip together or stroll the Meguro River, lined with cherry trees, a short distance from the property. The combination of off-leash space, in-room supplies and a walkable neighborhood makes the case for pairing a Tokyo stay with a dog in tow.
For more information, visit hoshinoresorts.com.
InterContinental Seattle Bellevue – Bellevue, Washington
The InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, the first Pacific Northwest property for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, built a pet package into its opening amenities. The Pet Getaway waives the pet fee and adds dog bowls, a dog bed for the stay and treats made by the hotel’s culinary team.
The hotel’s concierge, Angela Cooper, is one of only three Les Clefs d’Or key holders in the region, according to the property, and can help arrange experiences for pets in addition to their owners.
The 208-room hotel sits above the $1 billion Avenue Bellevue development and looks out over the Seattle skyline. Its architecture draws on the movement of water, a nod to nearby Lake Washington. For a stay that pairs city views with a dog-friendly package from the start, this is a new option in a market that has not had many.
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills packs its 5.71 square miles with dog-friendly options, from palm-lined sidewalks to pet-friendly restaurant patios. A number of the city’s best-known hotels have built out dog programs, each with its own fee structure and amenities:
- The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Doggie room service delivers gourmet treats, and the hotel offers fluffy beds and optional canine spa treatments. A dedicated dog walker can be arranged through the concierge. Pet fee: $35 per day.
- Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel: Dogs up to 15 pounds are welcome, with in-room water bowls, piddle pads and a Beverly Wilshire pet bed. The concierge can point guests to the nearby Beverly Hills Community Dog Park and to trusted walking and grooming services.
- The Beverly Hills Hotel: Dogs receive a red-carpet arrival along with in-room dog beds, bowls and bone-shaped cookies made by the hotel’s bakers. A premier dog walker can be arranged through the concierge. Pet fee: $35 per day.
- The Beverly Hilton: Up to two dogs per stay are welcome, each weighing up to 75 pounds, with the property just steps from Rodeo Drive and Will Rogers Memorial Park. Pet fee: $50 per pet.
- L’Ermitage Beverly Hills: Dogs are greeted by name with a dog bed, leash, food and water bowls, toys and treats already in the suite on arrival. Personalized dog walks can be arranged through the concierge. Pet fee: $50 per night.
- The Maybourne Beverly Hills: Dogs receive plush beds, food bowls and to-go water bottles on arrival, with the hotel a short walk from Beverly Canon Gardens and Rodeo Drive. Pet fee: $50 per day.
- Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills: Four-legged guests receive a personalized note, treats and a custom food bowl, plus access to on-demand dog walking, in-room pet sitting and the hotel’s mobile grooming service. Pet fee: $200 per stay.
- AKA Beverly Hills: Built for extended stays, the property offers spacious residences with private balconies and on-site outdoor space, plus the Puparazzi Package of gourmet treats and toys. Crescent Park sits across the street. Pet fee: $25 per night.
For more information, visit lovebeverlyhills.com.
Hotel Viata – Austin, Texas
Hotel Viata gives dogs access to its bar, restaurant, terrace and lounge, so pets stay with their owners rather than waiting in the room. The Hill Country setting around the property adds shaded on-site walking paths, with nearby Zilker Park offering more room to roam off-leash.
A dedicated Viata Pet Menu lists vet-approved dishes for dogs, giving pets their own dining option alongside their owners’ meals. For a stay built around keeping dogs close rather than boarded, Hotel Viata fits.
For more information, visit hotelviata.com.
Caribe Royale Orlando – Orlando, Florida
Caribe Royale Orlando takes both dogs and cats through its Royale Pets program, which includes a collapsible water bowl, a cushioned placemat, a treat bag and a voucher for a complimentary pup treat from Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream at the resort’s grab-and-go market, one of eight dining outlets on site.
Dogs have a scenic walking and jogging trail to use, while cats can settle into the resort’s suites and villas. Owners can spend time at the pool or on the resort’s pickleball and padel courts while pets relax back in the room.
The resort’s Fur-Ever Yours program extends the pet focus to weddings held on site, with options such as doggy wedding cake toppers along with access to on-site groomers and pet concierges for couples who want their pets part of the day.
For more information, visit cariberoyale.com.
Bardessono Hotel & Spa – Napa, California
Bardessono Hotel & Spa has added a new pet spa service, Paws & Reflect, built around a partnership with HigherDOSE and its PEMF Dog Beds. The beds are designed to support relaxation and recovery, and the hotel says the offering is new to Napa Valley for dogs.
The service complements the hotel’s Spa Suite setup, where guestrooms convert into private spaces for in-room treatments. It builds on an existing pet program that includes the Cabernet Canine Package, gourmet treats, dog-friendly dining from the Barkessono menu at Lucy Restaurant & Bar and occasional “Yappy Hour” gatherings. The hotel also offers a curated guide to pet-friendly wineries around Napa Valley for guests who want to extend the pet-friendly stay beyond the property.
For more information, visit bardesonno.com.
Hotel Yountville Resort and Spa – Yountville, California
Hotel Yountville Resort and Spa sits among Napa Valley wineries in the walkable town of Yountville. Redesigned guestrooms and suites draw on Tuscan countryside style, with fieldstone fireplaces, large spa-style bathrooms and private patios or balconies that give traveling pets extra room.
Guests can relax in the pool courtyard under cypress trees or gather at the Y Bar Lounge & Terrace, where outdoor seating allows dogs alongside their owners for cocktails and light bites. The property pairs personalized service with a wine country setting that works for pet owners looking to settle in rather than rush between wineries.
For more information, visit hotelyountville.com.
Newport Harbor Island Resort – Newport, Rhode Island
Newport Harbor Island Resort sits on Goat Island along the waterfront, and its dog-friendly rooms pair with a VIP (Very Important Pups) Package that includes a plush bed, a pineapple treat, a travel water bottle and bowl, and discounts at Wag Nation Pet Boutique in downtown Newport.
Dogs can walk the resort’s one-mile waterfront loop or head into downtown Newport, a few minutes away, for more trails, parks and restaurants. The resort has 258 guestrooms and five dining options on site, giving owners and pets a range of ways to spend the stay together.
For more information, visit newportharborisland.com.
Pasea Hotel & Spa – Huntington Beach, California
Pasea Hotel & Spa sits along the Huntington Beach coastline and builds several pet features into the property, starting with the Paw-sea Pup Play Park, a 1,100-square-foot fenced, off-leash area with a lifeguard station doghouse.
The hotel’s restaurant, Lorea, keeps a dedicated pet menu with dishes such as steak tartare and a barkuterie board, and the concierge can arrange dog sitting or walking. The Very Important Pet (VIP) Package adds dog-friendly accommodations, keepsakes, one complimentary entree from the pet menu, a VIP passport with redemptions and a waived pet fee for owners who want the fuller version of the stay.
For more information, visit paseahotel.com.
Appellation Hotels – Healdsburg, California and Lodi, California
Appellation is a culinary-focused hospitality brand co-founded by chef Charlie Palmer and Christopher Hunsberger. The brand welcomes dogs for both dining and overnight stays across its properties, treating pets as part of the group rather than an add-on.
At Appellation Healdsburg, the Folia Bar & Kitchen offers a laid-back setting for dining with dogs present. At Appellation Lodi, part of the Wine & Roses Resort and Spa, the artisanal bakery and cafe Maison Lodi does the same, giving owners a spot to bring their dogs along at both locations.
For more information, visit appelationhotels.com.
VistaJet
VistaJet bills itself as the only global business aviation company, running a fleet of silver and red jets under a subscription-style Program membership that lets members fly on demand. One in four members now travels with a pet, and the carrier built VistaPet around that shift. The program was shaped with veterinarians, trainers, dieticians and groomers, and every cabin host completes training in pet first aid, including CPR, vital-sign monitoring and behavior reading.
Ground support runs through Private World, VistaJet’s curated list of pet-friendly destinations, with add-on help arranging walkers, trainers and custom outings. On select flights from certain airports, pets can be fed fresh meat-and-fish meals along with calming natural flower essences. Amenity kits may include:
- Handmade treats from Marleybones
- A travel grooming kit from L’Floof
- Comfort toys
- A handcrafted Labbvenn sleep mat
On landing, the company’s ground team works with local airport staff to line up pet-friendly transportation when requested.
For more information, visit vistaglobal.com.
Kimpton Hotel Theta New York – New York, NY
Kimpton Hotel Theta New York takes a no-questions approach to pet size and breed, waiving extra charges regardless of how big or small the traveling companion is. Guestrooms come stocked with a pet bed, bowls and treats before arrival.
The hotel sits a short walk from both Central Park and Bryant Park, putting two of Manhattan’s most popular green spaces within easy reach for a leash walk. Kimpton also runs a nightly wine reception open to guests, and pets are invited to sit in on it too.
Those who want to go further can add the Paws & Play package, which bundles in extra treats and toys for the stay.
For more information, visit hoteltheta.com.
The Mining Exchange Hotel – Colorado Springs, CO
The Mining Exchange Hotel occupies a building dating to 1902, once a gathering spot for mining executives and investors, now converted into a 128-room property in downtown Colorado Springs. The redesign added three food and beverage concepts and a spa alongside the guestrooms.
Dogs and other pets stay free of extra restrictions and arrive to find a customized Mining Exchange doggie bag with food and water bowls and treats. The location works well for day trips: guests can walk the Ancient Puebloan dwellings at the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum, take in the waterfalls at Seven Falls, or hike Pikes Peak with their pet in tow.
For more information, visit miningexchangehotel.com.
The Chedi Andermatt – Andermatt, Switzerland
At The Chedi Andermatt, dogs and cats are given cozy beds and access to a dedicated pet room service menu, plus entry to the lobby, lounge and bar, with dogs over 55 pounds required to stay leashed. The restaurants, spa and pool remain off limits to animals, but pets can roam the Alpine grounds and the hotel’s courtyard garden.
For more information, visit thechediandermatt.com.
