Ruffing It: VirtualTourist Reveals Top 10 Pet Friendly Hotels in Urban U.S.
VirtualTourist releases its list of top pet friendly hotels, based on editorial research and recommendations from travelers on VirtualTourist.com.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2007 -- VirtualTourist.com, one of the largest online travel research sites and travel communities in the world, announces the top 10 pet friendly hotels in major U.S. cities, according to traveler recommendations and editorial research.
 With 100% user-generated content, VirtualTourist draws over five million travelers monthly, who research upcoming trips and share travel reviews, tips and photos from previous trips. Travelers ask and answer questions in the travel forums, and create custom travel guides with VirtualTourist's Trip Planner tool. The site is populated by seasoned travelers from every part of the globe.
"We hear more and more people talking about traveling with their pets. Many travelers don't want to leave them at home or in a kennel - they want to bring them along," said Giampiero Ambrosi, General Manager of VirtualTourist.
"With the help of our members' insights, we've put together this list of recommended pet friendly hotels in major U.S. cities, so that summer vacationers and even business travelers can consider the interests of their furry friends in their travel plans this season," Ambrosi said.
Top 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Major U.S. Cities
The SoHo Grand Hotel, New York City, New York
This hip, central New York City hotel gives you and your companion top-dog status. Pet beds and treats are provided, as are kennels within rooms. The concierge can arrange babysitting, spa treatments or other services for your four-legged friend. And the pet-less need not despair: "One of most unique things about this hotel is that they will give you a goldfish to keep…in your room while you are there," says VirtualTourist member FatesWarn.
Hotel Palomar, San Francisco, California
Life for the urban dog doesn't get much better than a stay at this Union Square hotel. Rooms include a dog pail containing specialty sprays, dog-ear care and even breath drops; pooch will also find turkey sausage, biscuits, a toy and his very own bed. The city's parks and beaches will make for fun days out for you and your sidekick.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, Florida
The chain-wide 'Loews Loves Pets' program is enthusiastically implemented at this beachfront hotel welcoming pets of all shapes and sizes. Rooms include a mat, bowls and doggie-food menu. Collars and leashes are available to buy onsite, and beepers are lent to pet-owners wanting alerts when pooch-left-behind gets grumpy. Miami's beaches are dog-free, but the hotel grounds include a dog-walking area.
Pier 5 Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland
Your pet won't have a single bone to pick about this top waterfront hotel. Inside your room are a dog- or cat-specific bed as well as bowls, toys and treats. The concierge can help with other services you might need. The hotel is close to Fell's Point restaurants, many of which have outdoor and patio seating areas chock-full of friendly local pups.
Hotel Monaco, Denver, Colorado
For a doggone good time, this downtown Denver luxury hotel provides beds, bowls, pooper-scooper bags and more. "If you travel on vacations with your pets, you will find the Hotel Monaco chain (along with the hotel staff) the best pet-friendly for upscale accommodations," says VirtualTourist member maryellen50, who stayed here with her canines.
Nine Zero, Boston, Massachusetts
Not only does the pet-friendly Boston Common across the road offer lots of room to roam and run, but this downtown boutique hotel makes sure your dog is happy indoors as well. Doggie treats, a pet bowl and pet bed are provided in your room, and walking, sitting and grooming services are available.
W Chicago Lakeshore, Chicago, Illinois
Overlooking Lake Michigan, this W hotel barks up the right tree to please your dog or cat. He or she receives a pet bed, tags, toys and a 'turndown treat,' and the concierge can arrange everything from pet-spa treatments and manicures to dog walking or even a birthday cake. The P.A.W. (Pets are Welcome) program is in place at all W hotels.
Ocean Villa Inn, San Diego, California
With the dog-populated Ocean Beach as its backyard and rooms with sea-view balconies, this hotel is a good mid-range choice on San Diego's coast. Dogs can run and play in grass and sand out back, then shower off in the 'pet zone.' The inn holds a monthly V.I.Pooch photo contest, with winner receiving a complementary night's stay.
Alexis Hotel, Seattle, Washington
The doghouse ain't so bad at this pet friendly Seattle business-class hotel, where a designer doggie bed, a distilled-water-filled bowl and ample treats are provided for your pet. And not to be out-classed, your special pooch can also order food or grooming via room service.
Hotel Rouge, Washington, D. C.
Awaiting your pet at this stylish top hotel are a personalized welcome letter and a bag filled with treats and doggie beer. Nearby parks for your companion's running, playing and sniffing enjoyment include Dupont Circle, Thomas Circle and Logan Park.
About VirtualTourist.com
VirtualTourist.com is one of the largest online travel communities in the world and a premier resource for travelers seeking an insider perspective on travel information, from Las Vegas hotels to New York City restaurants. At www.virtualtourist.com, real people share real advice on places they've traveled as well as their hometowns; they research and plan trips, and they interact with other avid travelers via travel forums and email. VirtualTourist boasts more than 1.5 million travel reviews and 3 million photos on more than 25,000 destinations worldwide. Unbiased, user-generated content on Hotels, Attractions, Local Customs, Tourist Traps and much more is posted entirely by VirtualTourist's more than 900,000 registered members from over 220 countries and territories, and the site's Trip Planner feature allows users to create custom print-and-go travel guides. Among VirtualTourist's awards and accolades: 'Sites that Changed Our World,' The Guardian; 'Favorite Website,' Newsweek; '35 Best Travel Sites,' Travel + Leisure.
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