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In honor of #NationalDogDay, we put together a list of three of our favorite dog-friendly hotels in the U.S. Check out the pet-friendly guest rooms and amenities below at Boston's Liberty Hotel, the Delano Las Vegas, and the historic Hotel del Coronado. Pick a destination and head off for an adventure with your favorite four-legged best friend.
Liberty Hotel - Boston
Situated at the foot of Beacon Hill in a former prison, the Liberty Hotel offers pet-friendly amenities with dog beds, dishes, and in-room comforts. Plus, there are dog-friendly happy hours hosted during the warmer months in The Yard, an outdoor social space.
Pups and their owners will love strolling the nearby neighborhood, which includes Boston Common, Charles River Esplanade, Newbury Street shops and restaurants, along with Beacon Hill boutiques and eateries. Guest accommodations feature Boston-inspired styling with warm wood accents, crown molding, and views of the historic city.
Delano - Las Vegas
Right on the strip, the Delano Las Vegas is a luxury boutique hotel is set within the Mandalay Bay resort complex. The hotel offers dog-friendly signature suites with a tastefully crafted doggie room service menu which offers Canine Scramble, Bow Wow Burgers, and Chow Hound Chicken Hash. The Doggie Butler Service offers check-ins on pets throughout the day, fast breaks, and daily walks finished with treats. Plush and Pampered options include feeding and changing the water, brushing, and spending time with pets in the room.
Dogs (and their humans) will love the separate living area with seating for five, floor-to-ceiling windows with mountain views, bedside stereo systems with docking and charging outlets, and wet bars with stocked minibars.
Hotel del Coronado - San Diego
Set on Coronado Island in the San Diego Bay, the Hotel del Coronado’s Del Dogs and Cats program offers a range of pet amenities including gourmet room service, Del-ightful dog and cat treats upon arrival, and gourmet room service for dogs and cats. There’s also in-room water and food bowls, pet beds, kitty scratching pads, and waste bags or litter boxes. The hotel provides specialized bedding, crates, collars, and leashes for use during their stay, and there are Yappy Hours every Sunday with complimentary Evian for dogs and pet-inspired drinks for their owners. There’s a dog beach less than 1 mile from the historic hotel, and pet-walking, pet-sitting, dog grooming and veterinary services are available.
The Hotel del Coronado offers luxury beachfront accommodations within the historic Victorian building built in 1888, as well as the contemporary Ocean Towers, California Cabanas, and the Beach Village at The Del. There are multiple dining options from casual to upscale, including the famous brunch in the Crown Room.
10 miles from the strip, The Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa offers the ultimate high roller suite - the 180 Suite - spread over 7,500 square feet of space and with views of the Strip and the mountains. Read more below from our sister publication, Luxury Travel Advisor.
Guests will be staying in good company as the resort has hosted George Clooney, Pink and Cindy Crawford. The One-Eighty Suite has views of the Strip and the mountains. However, the suite may divert attention from the vistas with its sleek, luxurious design in a color scheme of black, rich browns and blues - very 21st-century. This top suite leaves us wanting to know what's around every corner and behind every door. Amenities at this luxury hideaway include a pool table, a 100-inch TV and a full bar (hello, Sin City).
The bathrooms in both master bedrooms are fitted with a walk-in shower and Jacuzzi tubs with fireplaces. The two bedrooms also come with private balconies. Outside, along with a stunning view of the mountains, guests will have a spa tub and a bar with a revolving sofa. With these digs, venturing over to the Strip may not be necessary.
Additional Tip: For the ultimate entrance, the hotel has luxury Cadillac Escalades and Cadillac Limos for private pick up from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.
Located off the Las Vegas strip, with views of the Red Rock Canyons and the strip 10 miles away, the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa pays homage to the elegant mid-century modern resorts that made Las Vegas famous, but reinvented for the 21st century.
According to our sister publication, Luxury Travel Advisor, The Spa at Red Rock by Well & Being recently underwent a multimillion dollar upgrade that brings with it 25,000 square feet of space, 23 treatment rooms, fitness classes, nutrition guidance, integrative medicine, mind-body therapies and advance skin care. Guests looking to tap into those Hollywood elite treatments will be happy to hear that Well & Being offers Lancer skin care spa services. This specialty menu includes "The Lancer Method's Interlocking Chemistry" technique, which allows the spa products to build and work together for that flawless skin look. This is the only location outside of Dr. Lancer's dermatology office in Beverly Hills where guests can receive the treatments that include an anti-aging experience and the famous Lancer Glow Facial.
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Want more than one treatment? The top requested Lancer services include the Red Carpet Ready Facial, which gives the skin a healthy glow; The Lancer Method Facial with Oxygen to immediately tighten the skin with molecular oxygen; and the Sparkle and Glow Body Polish Treatment for adjusting body's pH levels to reveal youthful skin. For those looking to increase the cardio in their lives, we suggest trying out Tai Chi or vertical wall yoga and, of course, a spinning class is available. Guests can finish their workout with nutrition counseling, which includes tips like preparing the ideal grocery store checklists.
We think this would be a posh destination for a girls' getaway as the spa aims to create a community around health with its co-ed relaxation lounge and pool deck equipped for outdoor classes. However, just lounging on the pool sofas and sunken seating areas will also lead to the perfect weekend escape. But there is something for couples too - the VIP spa suite with an oversized bathtub and two treatment tables. Guests ages 16 and older are welcomed at the spa, which also receives walk-in clients; but it’s better to book in advance.
Caesars Palace brings you all the excitement of a Las Vegas casino in an ancient Roman setting. Enjoy lavish surroundings while playing slots and table games—including blackjack and poker—or take your chances at the race and sports book. Whether you're looking to win big or simply in it for the experience, Caesars Place always offers something fun to play.
POKER
The most action-packed Las Vegas Poker Room is perfect for recreational players and seasoned pros alike.
RACE & SPORTS BOOK
On game day, there is no better place in Las Vegas than Caesar's Race & Sports Book. The room buzzes with excitement as horse bettors and sports fans cheer their favorites while watching action from coast to coast.
SLOTS
Caesars Palace is the Las Vegas casino that has been the site of more $1,000,000+ slot jackpots than any other casino in the world.
TABLE GAMES
From the iconic Palace Casino to the OMNIA gaming tables, from Craps and Baccarat to Pai Gow and Six Card Poker, you’re sure to find just the right Las Vegas gambling experience at which to test your luck and skill.
When you're ready to take a break from the casinos, nightlife, and fine dining, relax at Bellagio. The Mediterranean
style poolarea is for more than a refreshing dip in the pool. There are five al fresco dining areas at the pool.
Experience the Sin City from an Apex Suite at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. In the bedroom, two glass walls dramatically converge for a 270 degree view of The Strip and City Center. In addition, guests will enjoy a large glass-enclosed bathroom with walk-in shower, a stand-alone tub, dining area, bar, and pantry.
Soak up the sun and relax at one of the two gorgeous resort pools at Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino. Featuring a stunning waterfall, three spas, private cabanas, and poolside dining in a beautiful Tuscan environment, the year-round, geothermally-heated swimming pools are a delight to all.
At the Trump's Las Vegas pool, mix business and pleasure Mediterranean cabana style, all overlooking the bright lights
of Sin City. The 7th floor deck features a 110-foot heated pool and private air-conditioned cabanas with wet bars and
plasma TVs. Enjoy poolside refreshments with a full bar, casual menu, and a vibrant atmosphere. The Pool Deck is open
from 7am to sunset daily, weather permitting.
SLS Las Vegasbrings its playful yet approachable style and sophistication to the legendary site of the former Sahara Hotel & Casino when it opens it's doors on August 23, 2014. It was here legends like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. crooned, lounged and played, and where The Fab Four stayed during the height of Beatlemania. Over 60 years later, SLS reimagines the resort's iconic history. SLS Las Vegas is now an all-encompassing, mixed-use resort and casino with 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and a collection of sbe's acclaimed restaurant and nightlife brands. SLS Las Vegas will provide an approachable experience that will feature The Bazaar by Jose Andres, Katsuya by Starck, multiple unparalleled nightlife offerings, retail by Fred Segal, and additional brands currently in development.