Proving that Virginia is for dog lovers, canine guests at Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria receive comfy dog beds, stainless steel feeding bowls and yummy treats at check-in. Bright, contemporary rooms and suites contain sitting chairs, concrete work desks, mini refrigerators, HDTVs, walk-in showers and private balconies. Exercise in a state-of-the-art fitness studio, dine at two on-site restaurants and rejuvenate the body and mind in the full-service spa.

Located only a mile from the hotel, leashed dogs can sniff the shoreline along the Potomac River at Jones Point Park, home to the state’s last remaining river lighthouse.

Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria welcomes pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $150 per stay.

Fido can follow the yellow brick road to Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA, housed in the heart of Emerald City. Modern rooms feature armchairs with ottomans, work desks, mini refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering picturesque city views. Guests are treated to a variety of amenities, including complimentary WiFi, an on-site restaurant, 24/7 fitness center and room service.

Enjoy craft beer, wood-fired pizza and bay views on the dog-friendly patio at nearby Old Stove Brewing.

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA accepts two dogs up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per stay.

Steps from the Princeton University campus, furry coeds can relax in style at Graduate Princeton. Cozy rooms and suites decorated with collegiate colors and themes are outfitted with plush lounge chairs, writing desks, tea kettles and coffee makers, HDTVs and free high-speed internet. Unwind with dinner and drinks in the on-site tavern, get in weight and cardio training at the hotel gym and learn about the rich Ivy League history in the lobby library.

The dog-friendly outdoor patio at Teresa’s Pizza & Wine Bar is only two blocks away.

Graduate Princeton welcomes two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per stay.

Family-owned since 1954 and nestled on the shores of Rangeley Lake, Rangeley Town & Lake Motel provides pup accommodations in a quaint rural setting. Country-style rooms are equipped with hardwood flooring, kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves, free WiFi and Smart TVs. Guests can utilize the boat ramp and dock access, kayaks and canoes, and coin-operated laundry facility.

Take in lake views on the pet-friendly deck at nearby Parkside & Main, which serves tasty pub-style eats.

Rangeley Town & Lake Motel accepts dogs of any size for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night.

Blending resort luxury with bed and breakfast charm, The Wesley Walla Walla is happy to open its doors to two- and four-legged friends. Victorian-inspired suites adorned with local artwork contain hardwood floors, sleeper sofa living areas with fireplaces, kitchenettes and private patios. Guests can take advantage of the serene backyard garden patio that includes several lounge chairs, three pergolas, two heated spa tubs, a pair of gas grills and a micro swimming pool.

Fido can run off leash just two miles away at Fort Walla Walla Dog Park, equipped with separate sections for small and large dogs, water stations and shaded areas.

The Wesley Walla Walla welcomes pets of any size for an additional fee of $60 per pet, per stay.

Whether a short-term or long-term stay, furry travelers will feel right at home at Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Willowbrook. Spacious suites feature sofa bed living areas, work stations, full kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops, dining tables and private bathrooms. Fuel up in the morning with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, work out in the on-site gym, stock up on snacks and sundries in the lobby convenience store, and go for a swim in the indoor pool.

Take a short drive to Soto’s Cantina to enjoy authentic Mexican food on the pet-friendly front porch seating area.

Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Willowbrook accepts two pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $100 per stay.