Pet-Friendly Hotels to Love in the West

Posted by Scott Tunstall

With a vast array of beautiful landscapes and vibrant cities, the Western United States is a popular destination for two- and four-legged travelers seeking adventure. This vast region also boasts a collection of hotels that deliver VIP treatment to furry guests. From the sun-soaked streets of Southern California to the majestic spruce forests of the Pacific Northwest, here are nine of the most pet-friendly hotels in the West.

1. Hotel Nikko

San Francisco, CA
The Big Dog has arrived. Photo by Facebook.com/HotelNikkoSF

Located a block from Union Square at the edge of the city’s historic Theater District, Hotel Nikko San Francisco specializes in spoiling pooches. Furry companions will be greeted by the gracious and adorable Buster, the hotel’s Canine Operating Officer, who has been warming hearts since 2015, and Beau, the “Pawblic” Relations Manager who likes playing on the hotel's rooftop pet terrace and walks around greeting guests. Pups are given a cozy bed, fancy feeding bowls and tasty treats during their stay. You can also sink into a cushioned lounge on the rooftop terrace while Fido plays in the attached artificial turf dog run, complete with waste station, water bowls and toy chest.

Don’t leave Frisco without a visit to Baker Beach, located five miles from the hotel. Dogs can frolic in the sand with the Golden Gate Bridge providing a postcard-perfect backdrop.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco welcomes two pets up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $65 per pet, per stay, plus a $150 refundable deposit.

2. W Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV
"You go gamble. I’ll stay right here.” Photo by Facebook.com/DelanoVegas

Shimmering in the sun on the south end of the Las Vegas strip, W Las Vegas makes every Very Important Pet feel like a high roller. For an additional $40, dogs receive a Buddy's Box welcome package which includes treats, toys, a stylish bandana and clean-up bags. Pooches can feast on a Doggie Delights room service menu consisting of mouthwatering offerings like canine scramble and bow wow burgers. Pups will also be pampered by W's one-of-a-kind Doggie Butler Service which provides in-room treat delivery, fresh bowls of water, daily brushings and trips to the on-site AstroTurf dog run.

When you’re not courting Lady Luck, let Fido catch a frisbee or make new friends at one of Sin City’s many dog parks.

W Las Vegas permits two dogs with a combined weight of up to 100 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $150 plus tax per pet, per night in Standard rooms, and $200 plus tax per pet, per night in Suites.

3. L'Auberge de Sedona

Sedona, AZ
Out for a walk. Photo by Facebook.com/laubergedesedona

Nestled on the serene banks of Oak Creek in the shadow of the towering sandstone buttes of Bear Wallow Canyon, L’Auberge de Sedona is an opulent desert hideaway in the heart of Red Rock country. Each pet-friendly cottage is outfitted with a welcome kit featuring comfy beds, feeding bowls, yummy treats, entertaining toys and waste bags. Leashed pups are even permitted to explore the numerous hiking trails on the property and cool off in the tranquil creek waters.

Fido can chow down on chicken apple sausage and other tasty morsels from the canine menu at nearby Open Range Grill & Tavern. After fueling up, take your well-behaved dog off-roading on one of the Arizona Safari Jeep Tours that navigate the desert canyons outside of Sedona.

L'Auberge de Sedona allows two dogs of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per night.

4. W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills

Los Angeles, CA
California cool. Photo by @tinkerbellethedog

Your Tom Cruise of Corgis or Jennifer Lawrence of Labradors will receive A-list treatment the moment they set paw inside the elegant W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills. Upon arrival, visiting pups can please their palates with tasty W treats before being lavished with amenities once they enter their sleek, sophisticated room. Fido will feel right at home with a plush doggy bed, fun chew toys, food and water bowls with a floor mat, custom W ID tags and clean-up bags. Canines are even allowed to chill on the poolside patio at The Hideout, one of the W’s on-site restaurants.

Leave the lap of luxury for a bit to stretch Fido’s legs at Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, located just a couple of blocks away. This dog-friendly garden on the UCLA campus maintains one of the most important living botanical collections in the United States and is a lovely spot to spend the afternoon.

W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills welcomes two pets up to 60 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per night, plus a $100 one-time cleaning fee.

5. Dossier Hotel

Portland, OR
“There better be hot water left.” Photo by Facebook.com/DossierHotelPortland

Dossier Hotel makes the perfect downtown base camp for exploring all the canine adventures Portland has to offer. Your Very Important Pet will be showered with amenities including a comfy dog bed, feeding bowls and a welcome kit which includes a toy, tasty treats and a list of local pet resources from groomers and dog walkers to pet healers. If you’re in the mood to expand your knowledge, peruse the dedicated pet section in the lobby library, where titles on dog massage, Doga and pet psychology are available.

While you’re in Portland, bring Fido on a 3.8-mile trek through the lush fir forest of Tryon Creek State Natural Area, and comb the dog-friendly beaches at Sellwood Riverfront Park.

Dossier Hotel accepts two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $65 per stay.

6. The Heathman Hotel Kirkland

Kirkland, WA
Literally rolling out the red carpet. Photo by Facebook.com/heathmanhotel

Located on the Lake Washington waterfront seven miles from downtown Seattle, The Heathman Hotel Kirkland pampers four-legged guests with warm hospitality and first-rate amenities. Every pup receives a plush bed to ensure a good night’s sleep, food and water bowls in the room, and a signature welcome treat prepared by the hotel’s personal chef. Hearth, the Heathman’s on-site restaurant, also hosts adoptable animals from the Seattle Humane Society for weekend brunch on the pet-friendly patio throughout the year.

Seattle is world-famous for its coffee, but investigate the Emerald City’s other brews on the dog-friendly Old Ballard Brewery Tour. Leashed pups are welcome in all the breweries visited during the excursion.

The Heathman Hotel Kirkland welcomes two dogs of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $30 per stay.

7. Oxford Hotel Bend

Bend, OR
“Kiss the ring, buddy.” Photo by Facebook.com/OxfordHotelBend

A boutique escape with captivating views of the Cascade Mountains, Oxford Hotel Bend provides human and canine guests with an upscale home base for exploring the city. The hotel’s package of pet perks includes a cozy bed fit to your pup’s size, a brand new travel bowl to take home as a gift and a bag of organic treats for Fido’s snack time. Leashes and collars are also available to use if needed. Pet massages, expert grooming and dog walking can be arranged through the concierge for an extra fee.

If you need to stretch your legs, take your pooch on a lengthy 8.5-mile hike along the scenic Deschutes River Trail that winds through the heart of Bend.

The Oxford Hotel Bend permits two pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $39 per pet, per night.

8. Inn of the Turquoise Bear

Santa Fe, NM
“We were told there would be bears.” Photo by Facebook.com/InnoftheTurquoiseBear

An historic adobe villa tucked away in a grove of majestic pine trees, the Inn of the Turquoise Bear embodies the free-spirited nature of the city it calls home. The bed and breakfast showers Fido with all the creature comforts in its four pet-friendly rooms, including an in-room sleeping pad, food and water dishes, delicious welcome treats and waste bags for potty breaks. Four-legged guests are permitted to play off leash in the lush one-acre garden located on the property grounds, then take a snooze on the inn’s spacious main patio.

After settling in, it’s time to explore Santa Fe with your pup. From wine tastings to mountain adventures, discover all there is to do on a dog-friendly weekend in “The City Different.”

Inn of the Turquoise Bear allows pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $30 per night.

9. The Roosevelt Inn

Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Here’s to a “pawfect” vacation." Photo by The Roosevelt Inn

Your dog is going to love visiting The Roosevelt Inn, a bed and breakfast in beautiful downtown Coeur d’Alene. From romping around in its manicured gardens to joining you at the evening manager's reception your pup is sure to have a fun time. Four-legged guests will receive a pet kit with sheets for the bed, a towel, bowls, treats, a tennis ball and waste bags. Humans will love the gourmet breakfast and buffet, luxurious rooms and all of the nearby restaurants and activities.

Check out Lake Coeur d'Alene during your stay where you can bring your dog to explore the miles of trails that weave around the natural dam-controlled lake. Make a pit stop along the way to grab a Huckleberry Lemonade with your furry friend at the Boardwalk Bar’s floating waterfront porch overlooking the lake.

The Roosevelt Inn welcomes two pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $55 per stay.