🐾🏨 Da Hotels Be Rollin’ Out Da Kine Red Carpet fo’ Da Furry Ohana
Eh, no make any kine, but da hotels stay stepping up dia game fo’ all da kine pets. 🐕🐈 Dem get all kine special treatment – doggy grinds, plush kine beds, nose balm, even pet sitting. So if you one kine person who no can go on one vacation without your furry ohana, den you in luck, cuz.
Hotels and resorts stay making all kine stuff jus’ fo’ dem. Take, fo’ example, Virgin Hotels, dey get “pet-menities” 👑. Ova dea at Andaz Mexico City Condesa, dey get one in-room dining menu fo’ da dogs, even get “beef woofslider” 🍔. And den at one of da Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts in Britain, dey get one posh pet blanket made from recycled wool.
No fo’get da “puppuccinos” at da Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., and da paw-and-nose balm at da Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Mass. 😂 More and more guests like bring deir pets when dey travel, especially afta da pandemic, so da big kine hotel companies like Marriott, Hilton, and Kimpton stay rolling out or expanding deir programs across thousands of hotels and vacation rentals. So no matta if you and your furry friend looking fo’ one budget hotel in Ithaca, N.Y., or one villa in Umbria, Italy, dees new programs and properties aim to make um easy fo’ both of you to sit and stay.
At Andaz Mexico City Condesa, if you like getaway wit da four-legged love of your life, dis might be da perfect escape. 🌴 You can hang out at da hotel’s indoor-outdoor Wooftop Beer Garden & Canine Club and enjoy grinds and drinks from one food truck dat offers “dog beer” 🍺 — no worry, it’s made with water, bone broth, meat and herbs — fo’ your companion.
Den dea’s da pop-up pet accessory boutique from Perro de Mundo. Go back to one of da 213 rooms and suites and you going find one record player (nod to da neighborhood’s longstanding record store La Roma Records) and a minibar with Mexican grinds and drinks. 🍹 And fo’ your pet? One dog bed and an in-room dining menu with dishes dat could make one human jealous, including chicken Xolo-taco (a corn tortilla and shredded chicken with steamed vegetables) and salmon fillet (salmon steak, broccoli, and green peas). For dessert (your dog’s, not yours), dea’s birthday cake: apple cookie, banana, and peanut butter. 🎂
Da new hotel, in one restored Art Deco building and designed by da architect José Luis Benlliure Galán, is right dea wit cafes and shops on da kine leafy streets dat make fo’ charming walks. 🌳 It’s also close to the Parque México, one popular place where all da dog owners gather. Inside da hotel you going find playful touches like magenta escalators and hot pink walls, a nod to da bold use of color in da work of the Mexican architect Luis Barragán.
When you get hungry, da Cabuya Rooftop restaurant, designed to conjure a Tulum beach club, get views of da city skyline, weekend D.J. sets, and a menu of coastal Baja- and Yucatán-inspired flavors. 🍽️ Da kine cocktails make use of agave, like da Pechuga Tonic, which includes mezcal de pechuga, orange and mandarin flavors, tonic, and sparkling wine. Fo’ coffee, tea and handmade pastries, you can check out da Derba Matcha Café. 🍵 Dey also get one heated rooftop pool, one fitness center, and one spa with local Mexican products. Prices start from $269 a night; da pet fee (cats also welcome) per room is $100 per pet. 💸
Next stop, Virgin Hotels New York City. No mind da amenities for humans. Virgin’s first hotel in New York City, which had its grand opening party in April, offers “pet-menities,” including a dog bed dat da hotel promise pets is “as comfortable as your human’s,” a food and water dish, and a Virgin Hotels dog bandanna. 🐶 Dogs also get treats from Shameless Pets, one company dat upcycles leftover food into treats.
Dis hotel, which takes up da block between 29th and 30th streets on Broadway, is in NoMad near Madison Square Park with its popular dog run. 🏞️ Its 460 rooms and suites get red mini-fridges, yoga mats, smart TVs, lights and thermostats dat can be controlled with da Virgin Hotels mobile app, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of da city, including, in some cases, da Empire State Building. 🏙️ You and your pup just one short walk from dat Art Deco skyscraper as well as da Flatiron Building and, if you like go little bit far, da Gramercy Park neighborhood. More city views stay at Everdene, one 4,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor dining and cocktail space, which get daybeds and stadium-style seating. 🍸 A pool club for hotel guests just opened, right on time for summer. Prices start from $595 a night; free for pets.
Next up, Kimpton the Forum Hotel. Dis new 198-room boutique hotel opened in Charlottesville, Va., in April and get all da benefits pet owners have come to expect from Kimpton, which has been pet-friendly since it was founded in 1981. 🐾 Its hotels no charge extra for pets, and dey get essentials on hand, like water bowls and doggy bags, as well as lists of local pet-friendly restaurants, parks, groomers, and boutiques. 🍖 Last year, Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, introduced a partnership with Wag!, an app dat connects pet owners with local caregivers for services like dog walking and pet sitting. So if you’re a guest at a Kimpton property in the United States, you can schedule walks and drop-ins (for a fee). You also going get one complimentary month of Wag! Premium, which provides discounts on services and waives booking fees.
Kimpton the Forum Hotel stay on da grounds of the University of Virginia, which is on da UNESCO World Heritage List and was founded by Thomas Jefferson (who designed the Academical Village at its heart). 🎓 Da hotel, located at the Darden School of Business, is about a mile-and-a-half walk to the university’s Central Grounds. It’s also near botanical gardens and an arboretum, offering plenty of picturesque and historical places for you to stroll with your pet. After a day of exploring (Charlottesville is rich in hiking trails, too), you and your dog can return to da hotel and dine on outdoor patios. 🍝 Fill up at Birch & Bloom, a steakhouse with farm-to-table offerings, or if youlike bar snacks and brews, head to the Good Sport fo’ craft beer from the likes of Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Blue Mountain Brewery. 🍺 Prices from $269 a night; free for pets.
Now let’s talk about Hotel Chains, starting with Aloft. When you checking into some of the latest Aloft hotels — Aloft Austin Southwest, Aloft Playa del Carmen and Aloft Chicago Schaumburg — you and your pet can participate in the brand’s ARF (Animals R Fun) program, which is available at Alofts in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. 🌎 Pets receive a free ARF kit with a bowl, a bed, and a Frisbee or rope toy. (Some properties may even give out extra amenities, like dog towels and paw wipes.) More Aloft hotels, which are geared toward travelers who enjoy music and a social scene, are set to open dis year, including Aloft New York Chelsea and Aloft Indianapolis Downtown. Nightly pet fees vary by hotel. 💰
So, no matter where you stay, remember dis: Traveling with your furry ohana is no longer one big hassle. Whether it’s one luxury resort, one boutique hotel, or one chain like Aloft, hotels all ova da world stay recognizing dat pets are part of da family. So pack up, grab your furry friend, and check in to your next adventure, knowing dat you both going be treated like royalty. 🐾👑🏨
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🐾🏨 The Hotels are Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the Furry Ohana
Hey, no worries, but the hotels are stepping up their game for all the pets. 🐕🐈 They’re getting all kinds of special treatment – doggy treats, plush beds, nose balm, even pet sitting. So if you’re the kind of person who can’t go on a vacation without your furry ohana, then you’re in luck, because…
Hotels and resorts are creating all kinds of stuff just for them. Take, for example, Virgin Hotels, they have “pet-menities” 👑. Over there at Andaz Mexico City Condesa, they have an in-room dining menu for the dogs, they even have “beef woofsliders” 🍔. And then at one of the Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts in Britain, they have a posh pet blanket made from recycled wool.
Don’t forget the “puppuccinos” at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., and the paw-and-nose balm at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Mass. 😂 More and more guests are bringing their pets when they travel, especially after the pandemic, so the big hotel companies like Marriott, Hilton, and Kimpton are rolling out or expanding their programs across thousands of hotels and vacation rentals. So no matter if you and your furry friend are looking for a budget hotel in Ithaca, N.Y., or a villa in Umbria, Italy, these new programs and properties aim to make it easy for both of you to sit and stay.
At Andaz Mexico City Condesa, if you want to get away with the four-legged love of your life, this might be the perfect escape. 🌴 You can hang out at the hotel’s indoor-outdoor Wooftop Beer Garden & Canine Club and enjoy treats and drinks from a food truck that offers “dog beer” 🍺 – don’t worry, it’s made with water, bone broth, meat, and herbs – for your companion.
Then there’s the pop-up pet accessory boutique from Perro de Mundo. Go back to one of the 213 rooms and suites and you’ll find a record player (a nod to the neighborhood’s longstanding record store La Roma Records) and a minibar with Mexican treats and drinks. 🍹 And for your pet? A dog bed and an in-room dining menu with dishes that could make a human jealous, including chicken Xolo-taco (a corn tortilla and shredded chicken with steamed vegetables) and salmon fillet (salmon steak, broccoli, and green peas). For dessert (your dog’s, not yours), there’s birthday cake: apple cookie, banana, and peanut butter. 🎂
The new hotel, in a restored Art Deco building and designed by the architect José Luis Benlliure Galán, is right there with cafes and shops on the leafy streets that make for charming walks. 🌳 It’s also close to Parque México, a popular spot where all the dog owners gather. Inside the hotel, you’ll find playful touches like magenta escalators and hot pink walls, a nod to the bold use of color in the work of the Mexican architect Luis Barragán.
When you get hungry, the Cabuya Rooftop restaurant, designed to conjure a Tulum beach club, has views of the city skyline, weekend DJ sets, and a menu of coastal Baja- and Yucatán-inspired flavors. 🍽️ The cocktails make use of agave, like the Pechuga Tonic, which includes mezcal de pechuga, orange and mandarin flavors, tonic, and sparkling wine. For coffee, tea, and handmade pastries, you can check out the Derba Matcha Café. 🍵 They also have a heated rooftop pool, a fitness center, and a spa with local Mexican products. Prices start from $269 a night; the pet fee (cats are also welcome) per room is $100 per pet. 💸
Next stop, Virgin Hotels New York City. Never mind the amenities for humans. Virgin’s first hotel in New York City, which had its grand opening party in April, offers “pet-menities,” including a dog bed that the hotel promises is “as comfortable as your human’s,” a food and water dish, and a Virgin Hotels dog bandanna. 🐶 Dogs also get treats from Shameless Pets, a company that upcycles leftover food into treats.
Occupying the block between 29th and 30th streets on Broadway, Virgin Hotels New York City is in NoMad near Madison Square Park with its popular dog run. 🏞️ Its 460 rooms and suites have red mini-fridges, yoga mats, smart TVs, lights, and thermostats that can be controlled with the Virgin Hotels mobile app, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city, including, in some cases, the Empire State Building. 🏙️ You and your pup are just a short walk from that Art Deco skyscraper as well as the Flatiron Building and, if you venture a little bit farther, the Gramercy Park neighborhood. More city views await at Everdene, a 4,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor dining and cocktail space, which has daybeds and stadium-style seating. 🍸 A pool club for hotel guests has opened, just in time for summer. Prices start from $595 a night; free for pets.
Next up, Kimpton the Forum Hotel. This new 198-room boutique hotel opened in Charlottesville, Va., in April and has all the benefits pet owners have come to expect from Kimpton, which has been pet-friendly since it was founded in 1981. 🐾 Its hotels don’t charge extra for pets, and they have essentials on hand, like water bowls and doggy bags, as well as lists of local pet-friendly restaurants, parks, groomers, and boutiques. 🍖 Last year, Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, introduced a partnership with Wag!, an app that connects pet owners with local caregivers for services like dog walking and pet sitting. So if you’re a guest at a Kimpton property in the United States, you can schedule walks and drop-ins (for a fee). You’ll also receive a complimentary month of Wag! Premium, which provides discounts on services and waives booking fees.
Kimpton the Forum Hotel is located on the grounds of the University of Virginia, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and was founded by Thomas Jefferson (who designed the Academical Village at its heart). 🎓 The hotel, situated at the Darden School of Business, is about a mile-and-a-half walk to the university’s Central Grounds. It’s also near botanical gardens and an arboretum, offering plenty of picturesque and historical places for you to stroll with your pet. After a day of exploring (Charlottesville is rich in hiking trails, too), you and your dog can return to the hotel and dine on outdoor patios. 🍝 Fill up at Birch & Bloom, a steakhouse with farm-to-table offerings, or if you’d prefer bar snacks and brews, head to the Good Sport for craft beer from the likes of Devils Backbone Brewing Company and Blue Mountain Brewery. 🍺 Prices start from $269 a night; free for pets.
Now let’s talk about hotel chains, starting with Aloft. When you check into some of the latest Aloft hotels — Aloft Austin Southwest, Aloft Playa del Carmen, and Aloft Chicago Schaumburg — you and your pet can participate in the brand’s ARF (Animals R Fun) program, which is available at Alofts in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. 🌎 Pets receive a free ARF kit with a bowl, a bed, and a Frisbee or rope toy. (Some properties may even provide additional amenities, like dog towels and paw wipes.) More Aloft hotels, which are geared toward travelers who enjoy music and a social scene, are set to open this year, including Aloft New York Chelsea and Aloft Indianapolis Downtown. Nightly pet fees vary by hotel. 💰
So, no matter where you stay, remember this: Traveling with your furry ohana is no longer a big hassle. Whether it’s a luxury resort, a boutique hotel, or a chain like Aloft, hotels all over the world recognize that pets are part of the family. So pack up, grab your furry friend, and check in to your next adventure, knowing that you both will be treated like royalty. 🐾👑🏨
