The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels Across the U.S.

Nestled amongst the forested mountains of Deer Valley, the refined yet elegant Montage Deer Valley—an American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts property—is known might be best known as a premier ski resort but is a worthwhile getaway any time of year. Just five minutes from Park City’s Main Street and home to a 35,000-square-foot spa and acclaimed dining, the hotel is an unforgettable retreat for all who visit, and it’s as great for pups as it is for their owners. With limitless outdoor activities, be it through running, hiking, or swimming, the Montage Deer Valley takes advantage of its natural surroundings to ensure your pup is always moving. The resort allows pets up to 45 pounds, and there is a limit of two dogs per room, but they are permitted in all public areas other than restaurants and pool and spa areas. Guests bringing their furry family members are required to pay a one-time $100 non-refundable deposit, but the fee does include a deluxe dog bed if requested. The Montage Deer Valley also has its very own Canine Ambassadors, Monty and Summit, who love to meet with human and doggy guests alike and will be there to greet you upon arrival.

If you’re looking for an urban getaway in the Northeast that offers something for every kind of traveler, Boston is always a great option. There’s no shortage of wonderful hotels to choose from in Beantown, but the XV Beacon—another American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts property—boasts character and charm that immediately makes you feel at home. Housed in a Beaux Arts architectural gem atop Boston’s picturesque Beacon Hill, the boutique hotel has been known for its unparalleled hospitality for over two decades—and that doesn’t stop at human guests. XV Beacon allows dogs of all sizes with a recommended $25 donation to a local animal organization, and you can even opt for the “Dazzle Your Dog” package, which includes homemade dog biscuits, a personalized dish, a plush dog bed, and daily breakfast for two via room service. Dogs are not to be left unattended in the room, but guests can walk their furry friends across the street at Boston Common or arrange for a dog walker or sitter in advance.

Located just between D.C.’s West End neighborhood and historic Georgetown, the Fairmont Washington D.C. is the quintessential destination for travelers of both business and pleasure. The hotel has been a hub for the area’s power players for years, but the recent $27 million renovation—complete with an aerial view of the nation’s capital in the reimagined lobby—has made it even more of a gem. With the Fairmont’s “Puppy Love” package, you can bring your pet while supporting working dogs since the hotel donates $25 to Guiding Eyes for The Blind every time the package is booked. With it, you’ll get overnight accommodations with your pup in a spacious guest room, dog treats handmade by the hotel’s pastry team, a walking map of dog parks in the D.C. area, and a special pet “do not disturb” sign for the door. Dogs and cats of any size are welcome, but you can only have one pet per room.

Residing atop 600 acres of the Colorado Plateau, this American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts property is legendary for its grandiose natural landscape, 34 modern suites, and unparalleled luxury. Dramatically secluded from the rest of the world—and even from other guests—the resort is quite literally the ultimate escape, and its pet-friendly status means even your furry family members can join in on the wild West retreat. Amangiri allows pets up to two pets of no more than 50 pounds per room for a fee of $100 each night, but that includes the setup of a pet bed and water and food bowls, pet cookies, and a pet tag that reads “I stayed at Amangiri.” While the resort doesn’t have a dedicated pet menu, its renowned chefs are happy to cook anything special for four-legged friends upon request. The greatest amenity of all, though, is of course Amangiri’s famous wide-open spaces, where your pets are free to roam while on a leash.

The Beverly Hills Hotel, another American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts property, is easily one of the most iconic hotels in America. For more than a century, it’s been a true beacon of glamour and the ultimate destination for Hollywood elite, and over time, the hotel has become as big a star as the many star-studded guests who’ve stayed there. But The Beverly Hills Hotel’s illustrious history is also one that is paved with a love for dogs, and that remains as true today as it was in its Golden Age prime. The Hollywood hotspot boasts a “Canine Connoisseurs” program that ensures four-legged guests are treated like true royalty from the minute they set paw on the property. The hotel offers pups bone-shaped doggy cookies that are handcrafted by bakers with the dog’s name on each, a plush doggy bed, and a signature bowl to enjoy during their stay at the Pink Palace. Two pets of any size are allowed per room with a $35 fee per pet each night.

A nature-filled sanctuary in the heart of Manhattan, 1 Hotel Central Park sits just one block south of the city’s most famous park and serves as a sustainable haven for all visitors. One of only a few high-end hotels in New York to welcome pets alongside their owners, the recently reopened urban retreat allows furry (and non-furry) friends of all sizes for no additional fee. 1 Hotel Central Park will provide your pet with a dog bed and bowl full of treats upon check-in, and they are invited to explore every corner of the hotel while leashed, except for food and beverage areas and the fitness center.

Set on one of America’s most beautiful beaches, in the uber-posh Montecito community of Santa Barbara, this American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts property is the ultimate escape for local and far-off visitors alike. The newly opened resort features 16 acres of beachfront guestrooms, suites, and free-standing bungalows, a leading spa and fitness center, several acclaimed restaurants and bars, and lush gardens and sandy beaches. Among its many other offerings, the Miramar is also extremely pet-friendly and allows four-legged friends of all sizes for a fee of $125 per pet per stay. The hotel’s “Pampered Pets” package includes exclusive amenities, like luxurious pet beds, food and water bowls, and personalized pet-sitter and dog-walker services, and the Miramar’s beloved Malibu Farm outpost even boasts a curated menu just for pets.

Situated in the heart of Arizona’s famous red rocks, L’Auberge de Sedona—American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts property—offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and five-star luxury with woodsy, Creekside rooms and cottages, a renowned nature spa, and award-winning dining. The resort is a favorite destination for visitors around the world, and it’s famously pet-friendly. Although Lodge rooms and suites do not permit furry friends, the Creekside, Garden, Spa, and Vista Cottages welcome dogs of all sizes with the “Red Rocks & Ruff” package. With it, pups will receive a dog bed in one of several sizes, food and water bowls, and a goody bag full of toys, treats, clean-up bags, a foldable dog bowl for outdoor excursions, and a map of nearby walking trails. The package also includes a $50 credit at the hotel’s scenic restaurant, Cress on Oak Creek, and you can request leashes and book dog-walking services in advance, if needed.

For those looking to escape the cold weather now unfolding across the nation, Miami is an obvious choice and for good reason. The year-round sunshine, burgeoning art scene, and unparalleled beaches have long attracted visitors from all over, and the Miami Beach EDITION, an American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts property, has offered the perfect blend of boutique modernism and world-class luxury for beachgoers since it opened. The brainchild of Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager, the hotel boasts beachfront rooms, Michelin-starred dining, and unique entertainment, and your pets will be pampered just as much as you are. The Miami Beach EDITION allows furry family members who weigh 25 pounds or less with a one-time $150 sanitation fee, and the hotel will provide doggy beds, bowls, treats, and toys for your pup.