You are someone who believes your pet is a friend and family member, and deserves the very best. You can’t imagine vacationing without your pet, but you don’t want your dog or cat locked in a kennel in the corner of your hotel room while you enjoy relaxation or adventure. No problem. A pet-friendly hotel is the perfect solution for you and your little friend. From absolute luxury to exciting outdoor activities, these vacation spots are sure to please you and your pet equally.
The Lapdog of Luxury The luxurious French Quarter Hotel Monaco in downtown New Orleans offers a Bon Appetít package that will leave you and your pet feeling like royalty. Here you can stay with your pet without sacrificing any of the comfort and style of a luxury hotel. Included in the package are a toy for your pet, a comfy pet bed, a tasty treat, and a bowl of Evian water. Guests receive a map to pet-friendly parks along with a five dollar gift certificate to the “Three Dog Bakery,” a notable French Quarter establishment that offers canine cuisine. Also included is a walk for your dog by a hotel staff member and access to dog-sitting services. If this isn’t enough for your pet, your room has a doggie honor bar stocked with treats and toys that can be purchased at the human’s discretion. If Fido has a little too much New Orleans fun and is feeling under the weather, a hotel veterinarian is on call and ready to assist your dog’s every need. Cat lovers, don’t despair: The Hotel Monaco Bon Appetít package can also be tailored to fit the needs of felines. Refined and upscale, the Hotel Monaco offers a luxurious stay at a truly pet-friendly hotel.
Doggie Heaven The Paw House Inn, located in the beautiful Vermont Mountains, is the pet-friendly hotel for dog lovers. The hotel not only offers dog-friendly room accommodations, but easy access to the great outdoors for you and your pet to run, romp, and play around in. The hotel is located within miles of Vermont State Parks, full of beautiful rivers, mountains, and fields for you and your pet to explore. You can even go berry-picking! There is an agility course, and professional trainers who will help your dog shed that extra weight and energy. For the younger, or older but stubborn dogs, there are beginning training classes that teach basic obedience and fun tricks. When it’s time to relax, an outdoor fourteen foot movie screen plays classic movies for you and your dog to enjoy in the mountain air. Don’t worry, if you love your dog but do want a little human alone time, the hotel offers a Playhouse where dogs can stay when you leave. The Playhouse has a private pen for your dog, and its staff will walk and play with your dog while you’re gone. All of this and much more makes The Paw House Inn a very pet-friendly hotel, and one of the best around at that.
By Leslie Shaffer