Four Paws, Five Stars 🐶🏨

According to the Hilton Annual Trends Report, a whopping 25% of solo travelers jet-set with their pets.

Outpacing the average leisure traveler (clocking in at 19%,) this trend isn't surprising because, let’s be real, your furry BFF is the ultimate travel buddy.

While hotels have become more lenient in terms of allowing friends of the four-legged variety to check in, we're seeing a new trend happening that deserves a round of a-paws. From custom cashmere sweaters in Rome to paddleboarding in San Diego, we found some of the best pet-friendly hotels go all out to treat your pup like royalty.

Whether twinning in robes at The Plaza or sipping cocktails with your pooch in Savannah, these stays are serving VIP (Very Important Pup) status:

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Barnsley Resort, Adairsville, GA

Nestled in North Georgia’s stunning 3,000-acre hills, Barnsley is perfect for exploring trails, cozying up by the fire and living your best life with your pup. The $195 pet fee ($295 for multi-bedroom cottages) includes a seasonal Crew LaLa x Barnsley Resort bandana and gourmet treats. Dine outdoors at Woodlands or the Biergarten, and enjoy the 39 newly renovated Charlotte Lucas-designed cottages with bold prints and Southern charm. No weight limits — big dog energy welcome! 🐾✨

Rates start at $421, book here.

‍Kona Kai San Diego, CA

Your pup can hit the water with you for a paws-on paddleboarding sesh in the resort’s private marina. After soaking up the sun, treat your furry BFF to a 25-minute “Furry Flex” stretch massage from a pro pet therapist. Dinner? The Pooch Provisions Plates menu at Vessel Restaurant serves gourmet bites like Pawnut Butter Crunch and Carrot Sticks. Two pups (up to 65 pounds each) are welcome for $100 (three nights) or $150 (four to seven nights). What a ruff life. 🐾🌊

Rates start at $332, book here.

Rome Cavalieri, Italy

For $38/day, your dog gets the royal VIP (Very Important Pup) treatment — access to a 15-acre Mediterranean park, a personal dog walker and even a bougie spa day at La Domus Aventina. Need we say more? The hotel offers custom cashmere sweaters with your dog’s name and a drool-worthy in-room pet menu featuring pasta terrine and lamb mains. One catch: it’s small dogs only. Howl-tel living, upgraded. 🐾✨

Rates start at $301, book here.

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Perry Lane Hotel, Savannah, GA

For the bougie pup who appreciates a good meal, Perry Lane serves doggie donburi — a colorful bowl of grilled chicken, cucumbers and cabbage — at its rooftop bar, Peregrin. Yep, your furry BFF can dine with skyline views. Savannah-bound pups also score a Perry Lane bandana, comfy bed, bowls and treats from local fave Oliver Bentley. Dogs up to 50 pounds are welcome for $150 plus $20/night. Tail wags guaranteed. 🐕✨

Rates start at $287, book here.

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Conrad, Washington, DC

Spoil your pup rotten with the Lab of Luxury package, the ultimate splurge at $5,999. Two nights in a “bark-view” suite, a Hermès collar and leash, a Tiffany & Co. water bowl and chef-made snacks that are so fetch. The perks? A bougie winery tour (chauffeur included), a glam photo shoot at CityCenterDC and a $500 donation to the Humane Society. Big dogs (up to 150 pounds) are welcome  — the $75 pet fee is included.  

Rates start at $642, book here.

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