Let’s face it. We all love our pets. They’re like children to us, our best friends, the beings in our lives that love us unquestioningly and unfailingly. Leaving them behind when we travel is heartbreaking. Just picture in your mind the sad look on your Golden Retriever, or German Shepherd, or Chihuahua’s face the last time you closed the door behind you and left him at home or, even worse, at a vet’s or a kennel. The solution to this problem is easier than you might think. Today, more and more hotels are welcoming pets as members of the family, some of them at no extra charge. An excellent example is the Kimpton Hotels chain. If you’ve not yet stayed at a Kimpton property, you’re missing out. Their warm, atmospheric boutique hotels are a delight, and their staff is friendly and helpful to both you and your pet. They welcome pets—indeed, they encourage you to bring yours along. And there’s no extra charge. They cater to dogs and cats, offering treats, water, and special baby-sitting services in case you need to sneak out on your own for some shopping or dining. With 67 boutique hotels in 31 cities across the U.S., there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself traveling sometime soon to a city that sports one or more of their properties. If that’s the case, and you’re thinking about bringing your dog or cat or bird or whatever along, consider giving Kimpton a try. Some of the major destinations they serve are Scottsdale, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, La Jolla, San Diego, Denver, Aspen, Washington, DC, Miami, Savannah, Chicago, Baltimore, Boston, Minneapolis, New York, Cleveland, Portland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Austin, Salt Lake City, Alexandria and Seattle.
In addition to stylish accommodations, every Kimpton hotel features a unique fine-dining restaurant offering a wide selection of wines to go with seasonally-inspired dishes. And speaking of wine, every Kimpton offers a free wine-tasting hour starting at 5:00 p.m., seven days a week, with a knowledgeable wine expert serving and answering questions.
Monaco hotels are a Kimpton brand, each of them boasting an eclectic, fun, inspired decor, the perfect antidote to those cookie-cutter hotels we all know all too well. Kimpton is but one of a growing number of hotel chains welcoming pets. To learn more about Kimpton and other pet-friendly hotels, check out these websites: www.kimptonhotels.com www.pet-friendly-hotels.net www.bringfido.com