14 Enviable Hotel Perks…For Dogs

Each year, more than 22 million Americans travel with a pet in tow—which means that jet-setting pooches are really a thing, as evidenced by the growing number of (rather enviable) hotel perks being offered to four-legged guests. In honor of National Dog Day on August 26, we've tracked down 14 hotel amenities that are sure to make even the most discriminating pup's tail wag.

By Jennifer M. Wood

August 26, 2014

Gucci Bowls & Cashmere Sweaters at Rome Cavalieri
Rome, Italy
Leave it to an Italian hotel in the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts family to redefine canine pampering. The hotel's Very Important Pet (VIP) program features a special four-course dog menu served in Gucci dog bowls, 15 acres of lush grounds to walk, and—for the seriously stylish—cashmere sweaters that can be personalized with a pet's name in rhinestones.
BarkBox at The Benjamin
New York, NY
As part of The Benjamin's goodDOG program, the hotel has partnered with subscription-based treat curator BarkBox (read: Birchbox for dogs) to offer visiting canines a variety of curated treats, toys, hygiene products, and outdoor necessities (like a collapsible water bowl) that are specific to the dog's size, and all veterinarian approved. Repeat visitors will appreciate that, like the home-based service, The Benjamin's BarkBox lineup changes on a monthly basis.

Courtesy Topnotch Resort
Spa Services at Topnotch Resort
Stowe, VT
Travel can take a toll on anyone—including man's best friend. All that stress will melt away at this Green Mountain retreat, where doggie poolside massages and Rover Reiki healing treatments are among the hotel spa's more than 120 treatments.
Couples Massage at The Talbott Hotel
Chicago, IL
This Windy City hotel wants its four-legged guests to have access to _all _of its amenities—including its spa services, which is where the "Pampered Pooch and You" massage package (new as of today) comes in. While you open your chakras, a dog massage therapist will assess your dog's current physical state and customize a massage based on his or her particular needs.

Surf Lessons at Loews Coronado Bay
San Diego, CA
A skateboarding dog is cool and all. But a pooch who can hang 10? That's impressive. The folks at the Loews Coronado Bay can help Fido achieve that very feat by arranging a private, hour-long doggie surf lesson at the nearby Coronado Surfing Academy at Coronado's Dog Beach.
Pet Spiritual Menu at Hotel deLuxe
Portland, OR
A totally tailored experience is the goal for every guest of Portland's Hotel deLuxe, which includes an array of welcoming amenities—beds, bowls, toys, and treats—and inspirational books on topics such as dog massage and pet psychology that are made available free of charge.

Roof Deck at XV Beacon
Boston, MA
Four-legged guests of this boutique hotel can get a birds-eye view of the city from the pet-friendly roof deck, which just so happens to be one of canine concierge Heidi's favorite places to relax. Back downstairs, a plush dog bed, personalized plate of homemade dog treats, and bottled water "turndown" service are just a few of the in-room perks awaiting your pooch. Best of all, the hotel donates the entirety of its optional $25 pet fee to a local animal shelter.
Pet Cabanas at Las Ventanas al Paraíso
Los Cabos, Mexico
Thanks to this Rosewood Resort's portable Pet Cabana, your pets can travel with you from suite to beach to pool. And if Fido is looking a little tight in the shoulders, an on-site pet massage can be easily arranged.

Engraved Dog Tags at Hotel Jerome Jerome
Aspen, CO
Fido will never forget his stay at this Auberge resort, nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, with amenities like a custom dog bed, dog bowl, and homemade treats awaiting him. A dog tag engraved with the hotel's name and phone number will ensure that Fido will never stray too far (no matter how much he may want to).
Lakefront Lawn at Mission Point Resort
Mackinac Island, MI
Dogs don't have to miss out on any of the family fun on Mackinac Island. They can frolic across this 18-acre resort (situated where Lake Huron meets Lake Michigan); it features an enormous lakefront lawn that's large enough for kids to play, dogs to run, and parents to watch it all—cocktail in hand—from the charming comfort of an Adirondack chair.

Dog Houses at The Out Hotel
New York, NY
To celebrate National Dog Day, Manhattan's Out Hotel is unveiling its new Dog House Suites, which seriously up the ante on the concept of "pet-friendly accommodations." Each room is equipped with a private turf-covered terrace (accessed by a doggie door) complete with a dog house and fire hydrant. Suite also come equipped with a Webcam so that pet parents can keep an eye on the canine shenanigans.
DogWoods at The Umstead Hotel & Spa
Cary, NC
In July, this five-star property opened DogWoods, an outdoor—and totally enclosed—pooch playground on the hotel's grounds where complimentary tennis balls get the action started. There's a dedicated space for dogs to run, jump, fetch, sit, stay, roll over, and probably beg to stay a little bit longer.

Dog-Led Outings at Twin Farms
Barnard, VT
Twin Farms' 300 acres of meadows and woodlands are the kind of verdant countryside that invite exploration. Fortunately for canine visitors, Maggie—the hotel's resident dog—leads them through a series of pre-planned hikes and other outdoor doggie activities.
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Woodland Paths at Cliveden House
Berkshire, England
Outdoorsy types (human _and _canine) will appreciate the vast and majestic countryside that awaits visitors of the Cliveden House. Perks include more than 250 acres of National Trust woodland paths (think countryside panoramas and glorious views of the Thames) and a dog-walking map of the estate.