Traveling with pets has always been challenging, but recent trends are shifting the hospitality industry toward treating dogs like VIPs. Gone are the days of basic accommodations for furry companions; now, luxury hotels and resorts offer tailored, high-end experiences to ensure pets enjoy their stay just as much as their owners. Below, we found a few pet-friendly boutique hotels you’ll want to have on your radar to vacation with your pets.
VIP Treatment for Dogs at AKA Hotels & Residences
Access AKA Pets is revolutionizing pet travel by offering members personalized, luxurious experiences for their dogs at AKA Hotels & Residences. Introducing the AKA Canine Club, pets will receive special treatment right from check-in. Pets are greeted with a personalized welcome note, a custom AKA dog bed, a stylish dog bowl, and a fun toy. To ensure pets enjoy their vacation as well, the program provides a curated guide to scenic walking routes, allowing dogs to explore their destination in comfort and style.
No Fees, Just Pampering at Surfjack Hotel
Honolulu’s Surfjack Hotel is entering a new era of pet hospitality, ridding the added pet fee for dogs of all sizes. Teacup pups and larger breeds alike can bask in the Hawaiian sunshine by the hotel’s iconic pool. The hotel’s resident pup, Jack, could be up for a play date, and adds to the welcoming charm once guests and their pets arrive. Additionally, Surfjack offers complimentary dog walking services and access to a canine concierge, ensuring that every aspect of your dog’s stay is handled with care.
Five-Star Service for Pets at San Ysidro Ranch
For the ultimate VVIP experience, head to San Ysidro Ranch in California with its Pampered Pet Program. Pets are welcome with 5-star service, with a pet-friendly cookie tray and a sign-in the Pampered Pets registration book. The program is offered specifically in the pet-friendly cottages and includes plush bedding, water bowls, and personalized amenities for their dogs. And with a pet-friendly in-room dining menu, living as a pet has never been more luxurious.
VIP Status for Every Dog at Kimpton Hotel Eventi
Your four-legged friends would appreciate this. Kimpton Hotels have long been known for their above-par pet-friendly approach, and the Kimpton Hotel Eventi takes the cake. With no extra fees and no size limitations, your furry companions are bound to enjoy amenities such as a dog bed, leash, serving bowls, and doggy bags for walks around the city. Since Kimpton partnered with WAG, which gives access to a dog walker or sitter when needed.
Tailored for High-Altitude Pups at The Little Nell
The Little Nell in Aspen offers an incredible deal for pet owners, with fees starting at just $25 a night, plus a nonrefundable $125 deposit. This ultra-luxe hotel goes above and beyond for its furry companions, featuring a special pet menu crafted with premium ingredients like wagyu beef, all served fresh in dog-friendly bowls. To help pups adjust to Aspen’s high-altitude location, almost 8,000 feet above sea level, each furry guest receives a thoughtful Puppy Jet Lag Kit, ensuring a comfortable and pampered stay from start to finish.
