{"id":5634,"date":"2025-08-01T11:33:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/?p=5634"},"modified":"2025-08-01T11:33:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:33:25","slug":"fun-for-the-whole-fam-dog-friendly-hotel-brands-their-special-amenities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustoa.com\/blog\/fun-for-the-whole-fam-dog-friendly-hotel-brands-their-special-amenities\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun for the WHOLE Fam \u2013 Dog-Friendly Hotel Brands & Their Special Amenities\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fun for the WHOLE Fam \u2013 Dog-Friendly Hotel Brands & Their Special Amenities<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Author: Su-Jit Lin, ALG Vacations\u00ae<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many Americans, dogs have become even more than members of the family \u2013 they\u2019re the new kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to recent studies, 58% of millennials have said they prefer to have pets rather than children, and 89% of dog-owners make home buying decisions based on their pets. Moreover, 78% of Americans traveled with their pets in 2024; over a third opt to fly with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, it only makes sense that \u201cfun for the whole family\u201d is beginning to mean more than just child-friendly. Pets are now becoming valued guests at hotels with zero to nominal fees for deep cleaning. Even tour operators, such as ALG Vacations\u00ae,<\/a> have added a pet-friendly filter to their booking engine! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t see yourself traveling without your furry bestie, here\u2019s how these dog-loving brands can make your shared stays special. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake, Photo Credit: Su-Jit Lin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Domestic Brands <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kimpton Hotels<\/strong> have become broadly known for going beyond pet-friendly to pet-enthusiastic. Not only do they offer a plethora of creature comforts (emergency food, courtesy poo bags, discounted local pet services standard)<\/em>, but there are never pet fees, regardless of quantity or size. Look for special dog-friendly events, like outdoor wine receptions, or packages to upgrade your pup\u2019s stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, many of Hyatt\u2019s Thompson Hotels<\/strong> and some Andaz <\/strong>properties in the U.S. waive the fees and may boast features like a \u201cwooftop bar,\u201d an attraction that\u2019s gotten attention in Miami\u2019s Hyatt Centric South Beach<\/strong>. All Hyatt Place <\/strong>are also dog-friendly, with a nominal fee that covers up to two dogs; the same applies to several Park Hyatts.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loews Hotels<\/strong> welcome pets with special amenities, and within the Marriott International portfolio, Westin Hotels & Resorts <\/strong>and Aloft Hotels <\/strong>have over 100 options that accept pets. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Hotel Clermont, Photo Credit: Su-Jit Lin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

All-Inclusive Brands <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To everyone\u2019s delight, international resorts are getting in on the fun \u2013 no ESA paperwork required! Hyatt\u2019s Inclusive Collection <\/strong>has been leading the way, allowing one dog under 22 pounds for a nightly fee that\u2019s often less than the cost of boarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book a pet category room (equipped with a bed, bowls, courtesy toy, and waste bags) at Zo\u00ebtry\u00ae Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets\u00ae Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas\u00ae, Dreams\u00ae Resorts & Spas, <\/strong> and Sunscape\u00ae Resorts & Spas <\/strong>\u2013 available at all but four properties \u2013 to treat your pup to the beach vacation of everyone\u2019s dreams. For instance, at Secrets\u00ae Moxche Playa del Carmen<\/strong>, the pool concierge will set up their chair by your side and deliver snacks and water for your furbaby, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels <\/strong>in Los Cabos, Cancun, Punta Cana, Riviera Maya, and Puerto Vallarta are proud of their Unleashed program, which charges only $150 extra per pet (up to two weighing as much as 50 pounds each) for the entire stay in certain room categories. This upgrade comes with a sWag bag at check-in, a memory foam bed for the room, and map of designated pet areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For even more luxury, Fairmont Mayakoba, Hotel Xcaret, <\/strong>and Hotel Xcaret Arte <\/strong>are other options in Mexico\u2019s Riviera Maya. At the latter two, your personal butler can help with amenities such as a dog-sized teepee and even let them out for bio breaks. At the former, pets under 25 pounds can receive amenities such as food, toys, and even a boat ride. <\/p>\n\n\n

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FORTH Hotel, Photo Credit: Su-Jit Lin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Luxury and Boutique <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If pampering your pooch is the goal, you can\u2019t go wrong with top names like The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, <\/strong>and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts<\/strong>. Cost, amenities, and restrictions vary, but as an example, the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee <\/strong>offers a welcome gift pack with collapsible bowl, tennis ball, and gourmet treats. Some properties, such as The St. Regis Chicago <\/strong>and Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club<\/strong> in Florida, even feature private off-leash dog parks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Caribbean, The Ritz-Carlton Aruba <\/strong>\u2013 part of the Luxe by ALG Vacations\u00ae<\/a> portfolio \u2013 and their locations in Grand Cayman and Turks & Caicos are dog-friendly. The St. Regis Bahia Beach<\/strong> in Puerto Rico even made headlines for allowing guests to foster local shelter dogs in their rooms with hopes of adoption! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newer brands such as Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay<\/strong> offer packages including Tails of Talamanca, which features high-end extras like a chef-led pet menu and access to an on-site \u201cDog Spaw.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t forget to check out boutique brands as well! Since these tend to be independently owned and operated, pet-loving management might have flexible policies, and even a mascot. It never hurts to ask a travel advisor<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About ALG Vacation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALG Vacations\u00ae, part of Hyatt (www.hyatt.com<\/a>), is an award-winning tour operator celebrated for delivering unforgettable leisure travel experiences worldwide. Serving 2.6 million passengers annually, ALG Vacations encompasses a portfolio of trusted and growing brands, including Apple Vacations\u00ae, Funjet Vacations\u00ae, Travel Impressions\u00ae, Southwest Vacations\u00ae, Blue Sky Tours\u00ae, and United Vacations\u00ae. In addition to offering comprehensive vacation packages with scheduled flights on leading air carriers like United Airlines\u00ae and American Airlines\u00ae, ALG Vacations also offers thousands of Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights on major carriers to Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. For more information, visit www.algvacations.com<\/a> or follow ALG Vacations on Instagram<\/a>, Facebook,<\/a> TikTok<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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