CNN recently listed 12 of the world’s dog friendliest hotels, based on the special amenities they offer to four-legged guests.
Here are five of the hotels outside of the U.S. that made CNN’s list.
1. Best Western Fallsview Hotel – 6289 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (map), 1-905-356-0551
“Dogs checking in will be invited to dip their paws into the reception area’s canine cookie jars before being presented with a travel bag filled with treats, a water bottle and pet waste bags,” CNN reports.
The hotel is conveniently located near two pawpular parks – Queen Victoria Park and Niagara Parks. If you’ve got jet lag, the hotel staff will be happy to walk your pooch for you.
There is a pet fee of $25 per night, per dog. Visit the Best Western Fallsview Hotel website for more information.
2. Le Meurice – 228 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France (map), 800-650-1842
This hotel has been dog friendly for nearly a century. While it was being renovated in 1905, construction workers adopted a stray Greyhound that had been living on the site. That lucky dog became the hotel’s mascot and inspired its logo.
Les chiens receive a dog basket, name tag and special menu. According to CNN, the hotel will even engrave a food bowl with your dog’s name before you arrive. C’est magnifique!
There is no extra charge for dogs. Visit the Le Meurice website for more information.
3. The Boat Hotel – Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Scotland (map), 011-44-1479-831258
Located in an idyllic village steps from lovely Loch Garten, the Boat Hotel offers plenty of acreage upon which your dog can romp and swim.
Four-legged guests receive an organic biscuit and a “Paws Please” door sign to alert staff of their presence. Dog-sitting services are available.
There is a pet fee of $22 per dog, per night. Visit The Boat Hotel website for more information.
4. The Hughenden – 14 Queen St., Woollahra NSW, Australia (map), 011-61-02-9363-4863
Both you and your dog will enjoy strolling through this hotel’s expansive gardens. Across the street is Centennial Parklands, a large, dog friendly park with a leash-free area.
One of the Hughenden’s many services is dog grooming, done right in your own hotel room.
There is a pet fee of $20 per stay. Visit The Hughenden website for more information.
5. Yufuin Garden Hotel – 1120 Nakagawa Yufuincho, Yufu, Oita Prefecture, Japan (map), 011-81-0977-28-2008
If your dog is stressed, this hotel will seem like heaven. It has a hot spring bathing area for dogs only, as well as an indoor exercise area. The gardens are also very dog friendly, with lots of streams and even an outdoor shower.
Your dog will also get a special cake if you happen to be staying at the hotel on his birthday.
There is no extra charge for dogs. Visit the Yufuin Garden Hotel website for more information.