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Purr-Fect Pet Friendly Packages
Pet companions – doggies, kitties, birdies, or any other furry friends – should always be accompanied by their owner while in the hotel and be appropriately contained while snoozin’ in the room. In some cases, guests may need to sign a pet agreement, in addition to paying a refundable deposit or minimal fee upon check-in. The following hotels offer a variety of Pet-Friendly Packages or special pet amenities: Washington, D.C.Topaz Hotel – Topaz Hotel, opened in October 2001, welcomes pets with special amenities including a doggie bag of canine treats and a dog-walking map of the city. Guests also receive a video titled “Non Stop Kittens.” In addition, felines receive a kitty treat upon check-in. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Topaz Hotel, 1733 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20036; call (202) 393-3000 locally and (800) 424-2950 in the U.S. Hotel Rouge – Hotel Rouge, opened in December 2001, extends a warm welcome to doggies with its Decadent Dog Package. For $15, guests and their “decadent” dogs receive a cherry red food bowl filled with gourmet heart shaped peanut butter cookies, doggie walk bags and a dog walk map outlining all of the neighborhood fire hydrants in red. Also available for guests is a special video titled “Non Stop Kittens.” For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Rouge, 1315 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20036; call (202) 232-8000 locally and (800) 368-5689 in the U.S. Salt Lake CityHotel Monaco Salt Lake City – Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City’s “All dogs go to seven…Cats to eleven” package offers its fine furry friends a water bowl and special welcome treats upon arrival to the hotel for no additional charge. As part of its “Guppy Love” program, the weary traveler is lonely no more. A companion goldfish is delivered to guestroom upon request. All care and feeding of the goldfish is handled by the hotel’s housekeeping department. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, 15 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101; call (801) 595-0000 locally and (877) 294-9710 in the U.S. DenverHotel Monaco Denver – Guests of Hotel Monaco are greeted and entertained daily by a furry four-legged staff member, Jack Russell Terrier, Lily Sopris. Parking her paws last year at the hotel, Lily makes guest appearances at local shelters, hospitals and pet events. Hotel Monaco Denver has extended its pet program to take exceptional care of the hotel’s four legged canine friends. Upon check-in, dogs will receive a bag of gourmet doggie treats and “dispose-a-scoops” along with a dog bowl for food and water. Guests will also be provided with dog walking information and are invited to take advantage of walks by the bell staff when available. In addition, Hotel Monaco Denver offers complimentary goldfish for those guests on-the-road without their pets. A companion goldfish is delivered to guestroom upon request. All care and feeding of the goldfish is handled by the hotel’s housekeeping department. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Monaco Denver, 1717 Champa Street at 17th, Denver, Colo., 80202; call (303) 296-1717 locally and (800) 397-5380 in the U.S. AspenAspen Club Lodge – Aspen Club Lodge offers pets its Pampered Pets package. For $35, the package includes a pet bed, water and food bowl, pet treats and a copy of Canine in Colorado (a guide to hiking with your dog in Colorado). For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Aspen Club Lodge, 709 East Durant Avenue, Aspen, Colo., 81611; call (970) 925-6760 or (800) 882-2582 in the U.S. Portland, Ore.Hotel Vintage Plaza -- Dogs receive special welcome amenities during their stay including a solid brass HVP dog tag, dog mats, dog bowl, raw hide chewy, a bottle of natural spring water, complimentary pet sitting and walking, and “dispose-a-scoops.” Complimentary treats are available at the front desk upon request. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Vintage Plaza, 422 S.W. Broadway, Portland, Ore., 97205; call (503) 228-1212 locally and (800) 243-0555 in the U.S. Vancouver, B.C.Pacific Palisades Hotel – Doggie guests are welcomed for no additional charge at the Pacific Palisades Hotel when accompanied by their owner. Upon arrival, four legged friends receive a bright orange Pacific Palisades Hotel Frisbee toy and freshly baked gourmet doggie biscuits in the room. For an additional charge, the concierge can arrange for canine guests to be driven (via Pet Taxi) to “Launderdog,” the local pet spa for playtime and/or grooming. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Pacific Palisades Hotel, 1277 Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6E 1C4; call (604) 688-0461 locally and (800) 663-1815 in the U.S. and Canada. Whistler, BCSummit Lodge – Pets staying at the Summit Lodge can help other furry friends with the unique W.A.G. Package. The cost of the package is $15 per day, of which $5 of this cost will be donated to local animal shelter W.A.G. (Whistler Animals Galore). Special doggie amenities include gourmet biscuits at breakfast, customized water bowls, dog walking and hiking services, provided by hotel staff. Upon request through the concierge, owners can arrange an appointment at a local grooming spa for their dog. Lonely dogs looking for a furry companion can get to know resident dog Bonnie, 14-year-old Burmese Mountain/Lab Cross and permanent staff member at the Lodge. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Summit Lodge, 4359 Main Street, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4; call (604) 932-2778 locally and (888) 913-8811 in the U.S. and Canada. San FranciscoHotel Monaco San Francisco -- Hotel Monaco San Francisco’s Bone Appétit package includes a top quality chew toy, gourmet dog cookies, bottled water, doggie scoop bags, one hour pet walking service, a cool pooch water bottle, and a temporary dog tag provided to pet at turndown. Lassie, Babe and Dr. Doolittle videotapes available upon request. The hotel also offers complimentary goldfish for guests on-the-road without their pets. A companion goldfish is delivered to individual guestrooms upon request. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Monaco San Francisco, 501 Geary Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94102; call (415) 292-0100 locally and (800) 214-4220 in the U.S. Harbor Court Hotel – The Harbor Court Hotel is located on the Embarcadero, one of the best dog-walking locations in the City. Welcome amenities for pooches include a chew toy and “dispose-a-scoops.” For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Harbor Court Hotel, 165 Steuart Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94105; call (415) 882-1300 locally and (800) 346-0555 in the U.S. Hotel Palomar – Dogs receive special welcome amenities including a gourmet dinner plate and dinner for one, a gum massager (chew toy), doggie luggage tag, 1-liter of bottled water, and water bowl. Therapeutic Pet Beds to ensure a good night’s sleep are available upon request. Based on availability, at an additional charge, hotel staff will provide dog walking and arrange special services such as grooming, pet sitting, doggie daycare, and sessions with a pet massage therapist. Dogs are only permitted in the hotel…sorry cats! For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Palomar, 12 Fourth Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94103; call (415) 348-1111 locally and (877) 294-9711 in the U.S. Serrano Hotel – Special pet amenities include designer water and doggie dessert treats, in addition to an ample supply of disposable clean-up bags. The hotel’s bell staff will also take dogs on a personal walking tour of the City (appointments should be made 24 hours in advance). Upon check-in, hotel guests are invited to take part in the “Check-In Challenge.” The front desk will challenge the guest to engage in a game of blackjack, and if the guest wins, they’ll receive one prize of the day. In the case that the front desk wins, guests are then invited to make a donation to the San Francisco SPCA. Pets are limited to 25 pounds or at the general manager’s discretion. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Serrano Hotel, 405 Taylor Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94102; call (415) 885-2500 locally and (877) 294-9709 in the U.S. Hotel Triton – Hotel Triton welcomes guests and their pets for no additional charge. Special pet amenities for the four-legged friends include a milk bone, “pooper scooper” and doggie clean-up bags. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Triton, 342 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, Calif., 94108; call (415) 394-0500 locally and (800) 433-6611 in the U.S. SeattleAlexis Hotel – For $25, the Alexis Hotel’s Deluxe Doggie Upgrade package is available to all members of the canine species and includes a keepsake water bowl and distilled water during the stay, complimentary dog treats, as well as a copy of the Three Dog Bakery cookbook, a designer doggie bed, and morning and afternoon walks by Alexis Hotel bellman. For guests who are busy with work or play, the hotel can arrange for dog-sitting services and a personalized doggie itinerary, designed to keep any pooch happy while their owner is away. Additional fees apply for these services and vary based on need. In addition to the upgrade, a “Doggie In-Room Dining Service Menu” is available upon request, as well as private sessions with an animal psychologist, masseuse, acupuncturist, or groomer - all specializing in pet treatments. Rates for these services begin at $45 per hour. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Alexis Hotel, 1007 First Avenue, Seattle, Wash., 98104; call (206) 624-4844 locally and (800) 426-7033 in the U.S. and Canada. Hotel Monaco Seattle – Hotel Monaco welcomes pets with a “doggie” amenities menu. In addition, the hotel offers their canine and feline guests special treats for the evening turn down service. To accommodate dogs in Seattle’s rainy weather, the Monaco offers dog coats monogrammed with the hotel logo for use during their stay. The coats can also be purchased, with $5 from each sale being donated to the King County Humane Society. Hotel Monaco Seattle can also arrange for dog sitting and/or a personalized doggie itinerary to entertain any pooch while his owner is away. Additional fees apply for these services and vary based on need. For those traveling without pets, the hotel offers the “Guppy Love Program” providing guests with a companion goldfish complete with fish toys delivered to the guestroom upon request. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Monaco Seattle, 1101 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, Wash., 98101; call (206) 621-1770 locally and (800) 945-2240 in the U.S. Hotel Vintage Park – Hotel Vintage Park features pet amenities including grape-shaped dog treats available during the hotel’s wine hour flavored to compliment the “evening’s pour,” and dog tags imprinted with the hotel’s phone number and address. For guests who are busy with work or play, the hotel can arrange for dog-sitting services and a personalized doggie itinerary. Additional fees apply for these services and vary based on need. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Vintage Park, 1100 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Wash., 98101; call (206) 624-8000 locally and (800) 624-4433 in the U.S. and Canada. ChicagoHotel Allegro – Hotel Allegro offers its canine guests and owners a selection of venues around town that welcome four legged friends as well as locations to curb those pet munchies. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill., 60601; call (312) 236-0123 locally and (800) 643-1500 in the U.S. Hotel Monaco Chicago – Dogs are provided with gourmet biscuits and a water bowl at turndown. Pet weight limit not to exceed 50 pounds. Hotel Monaco Chicago offers complimentary goldfish for guests on-the-road without their pets. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Monaco Chicago, 225 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill., 60601; call (312) 960-8500 locally and (800) 397-7661 in the U.S. Hotel Burnham – Complimentary pet treats for cats and dogs are available at the front desk upon check-in. Amenities offered at turndown include a cat or dog bed, food, water bowl, dog chew or kitty toy. Upon request, Hotel Burnham will provide doggie scoop bags or kitty trays. Hotel staff also provides dog walking and will arrange special services, based on availability at an additional charge, such as grooming, pet sitting, doggie day care, and sessions with a pet masseuse. For more information and to make reservations, please contact Hotel Burnham, 1 West Washington Street, Chicago, Ill., 60602; call (312) 782-1111 locally and (877) 294-9712 in the U.S. New OrleansHotel Monaco New Orleans – Hotel Monaco New Orleans offers its canine friends the Bone Appetít package allowing pets to experience all the luxuries of home, while away from home. The package includes deluxe room accommodations and a welcome gift including a VIP pet tag and pet toy. Turndown service includes a luxurious pet bed, tasty treats and a bowl of Evian water. Owners and their pets are provided with a map to pet friendly parks and upon request, a doggie walk by a member of the Hotel’s management team is available. Hotel Monaco has a house pet veterinary doctor on call for any four-legged friends who should become ill during their stay. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Hotel Monaco New Orleans, 333 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70103; call (504) 561-0010 locally and (866) 561-0010 toll free in the U.S. All pets are welcome at the following Kimpton Group pet-friendly hotels: San FranciscoBest Western Tuscan Inn at Fisherman’s Wharf – Guests accompanied by pets are subject to pay a $50 cleaning fee upon arrival. At the time of reservation, guest must notify hotel about pet’s stay. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Best Western Tuscan Inn at Fisherman’s Wharf, 425 Northpoint Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94133; call (415) 561-1100 locally and (800) 648-4626 in the U.S. Prescott Hotel -- For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Prescott Hotel, 545 Post Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94102; call (415) 563-0303 locally and (800) 283-7322 in the U.S. Juliana Hotel – Guests accompanied by pets (weighing less than 25 lbs.) are subject to pay a $100 refundable deposit upon check-in to the hotel. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Juliana Hotel, 590 Bush Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94108; call (415) 392-2540 locally and (800) 328-3880 in the U.S. Portland, Ore.5th Avenue Suites Hotel – For more information and to make reservations, please contact the 5th Avenue Suites Hotel, 506 S.W. Washington at Fifth Avenue, Portland, Ore., 97204; call (503) 222-0001 locally and (888) 207-2201 in the U.S. Tacoma, Wash.Sheraton Tacoma Hotel -- Guests accompanied by pets are subject to pay a $250 security deposit or provide a credit card number upon check-in to the hotel. The guestroom will be inspected by house keeping at the time of departure. For more information and to make reservations, please contact the Sheraton Tacoma Hotel, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, Wash., 98402; call (253) 572-3200 locally and (800) 845-9466 in the U.S. The Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC, operates 35 hotels and 29 restaurants, located in San Francisco, Portland, Ore., Denver and Aspen, Chicago, Tacoma, Wash., Seattle, Salt Lake City, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Vancouver and Whistler, B.C. A selection of color slides and print photographs for each property are available upon request, through the Kimpton Group public relations office. Edited and photo by Dave Shultz |
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Whether it’s doggie day
care, gourmet “snausages” and biscuits at turndown, or even sessions with a
pet masseuse therapist, Kimpton Group hotels make traveling convenient,
friendly and fun for pet-owners-on-the-road.