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Pasea Hotel & Spa named Best Pet-Friendly Hotel
Best Pet Friendly Hotel (2021)
A true family vacation just isn't complete without your four-legged friends, but finding pet-friendly accommodations isn't always easy.
- 21c Museum Hotel - Louisville, KY
- Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort - Orlando
- The St. Regis Aspen Resort - Aspen, Colo.
- Bobby Hotel - Nashville
- L'Auberge de Sedona - Sedona, Ariz.
- Hotel Teatro - Denver
- Barnsley Resort - Adairsville, Ga.
- XV Beacon - Boston
- The Bristol Hotel - Bristol, Va.
- Pasea Hotel & Spa - Huntington Beach, Calif.
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No. 10:
All locations in the 21c Museum Hotel chain welcome four-legged dog and cat guests to their pet-friendly accommodations. Well-behaved pets are allowed unattended in designated rooms, and food and water bowls or a cozy bed are available upon request. Human guests will find fun places to visit with their pets near every hotel, including pet-friendly breweries and cafes.
Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
No. 9:
Your favorite fur-friend under 25 pounds – cat or dog – is welcome at the Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World. The hotel will provide pet sitters, food, water bowls, and a dog bed or cat litter container. Their special pet menus include a chicken-broccoli dish called “You’re Kitten Me!” and one of the four “Bark offerings” is a mix of yogurt, peanut butter, and apple slices named “The Cold Nose.”
Photo courtesy of The St. Regis Aspen Resort
No. 8:
Jacob Astor IV, the founder of the original St. Regis in New York, had a dog named Kitty. The St. Regis Aspen Resort now has their own dog named Kitty, more than a century later. Pets are welcome at the resort, which offers dog sitting and walking services, as well as monthly Pawty on the Patio events to raise money for the Lucky Day Animal Rescue of Colorado.
Photo courtesy of waywardexplorers // Bobby Hotel
No. 7:
Guests, canine and human, at the Bobby Hotel in Nashville are greeted by Sasha, the hotel’s own rescued shepherd mix. Animals of any size are welcome and enjoy extras like dog treats in the mini bar and pet meals on the room service menu.
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No. 6:
Take your pup on a high desert escape with a stay at L'Auberge de Sedona, where dog-friendly cottages come equipped with dog beds, food and water bowls and a goodie back filled with treats, cleanup bags, a toy and a map of nearby walking trails. The property also provides dog walking services, which can be booked in advance.
Photo courtesy of Hotel Teatro
No. 5:
This downtown Denver hotel welcomes furry guests at no additional cost, with no breed or weight restrictions. Dogs receive treats, beds and water bowls at checkin, and the hotel concierge can arrange a “pawdicure” at a nearby pet spa. Cherry Creek Trail, a scenic spot for a walk, is just down the street.
Photo courtesy of Barnsley Resort
No. 4:
Furry and four-legged friends are always welcome at the Barnsley Resort, where pups enjoy more than 3,000 acres of natural beauty. Pet-friendly accommodations include the Cottage Suites and Arbor Cottages, which come outfitted with pet beds, bowls, bottled water and treats. There are no pet weight limits.
Photo courtesy of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
No. 3:
All four-legged guests are warmly welcomed at XV Beacon in Boston with a range of amenities for your pooch. Dogs receive a house-made dog biscuit at checkin, sleep in plush beds and enjoy a nightly turn down water service. The dog-friendly Boston Common is just a few steps away.
Photo courtesy of The Bristol Hotel
No. 2:
The Bristol Hotel has 22 pet-friendly rooms, where up to two pets (dogs or cats) are welcome and can be left unattended. Furry guests are provided with pet beds, food and water trays, treats and toys, and there’s a grassy relief area complete with a waste station in front of the hotel.
Photo courtesy of Pasea Hotel & Spa
No. 1:
This Huntington Beach hotel enjoys its own private dog park, as well as pet-friendly amenities such as in-room beds, food and water bowls, welcome amenities and pet items in the gift shop. The Huntington Dog Beach, where dogs can go for a swim leash-free, is only a couple miles away.
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