Gone to the dogs

The Avalon Hotel

The Avalon Hotel is inspired by timeless, mid-century modern design and personal service. It has a relaxed California environment, with views of an hourglass-shaped pool and private cabanas.

The Avalon Hotel is known for its Hollywood celebrity history, previously serving as Marilyn Monroe’s residence. The Avalon Hotel was frequented by the likes of Mae West, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, all of whom were dog owners.

The best part is, a portion of the pet fee is donated to the Best Friends Animal Society whose mission it is to eradicate homeless pets, allowing you and your dog to stay in style and comfort while feeling good about giving back.

The hotel also offers dogs a plush Casper bed, feeding bowls and doggie treats, providing your pooch the pampering it deserves.

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Since opening in 1928, The Beverly Wilshire’s legendary property has been the preferred address for celebrities, royalty and the international elite — and it’s easy to see why.

Located at the heart of Beverly Hills, with designer shopping, fine dining and postcard-worthy views on its doorstep. At this newly refurbished hotel, dogs and cats up to 15 pounds are welcome, so guests and their furry friends can experience this iconic hotel together.

Choose from exclusive in-room amenities, including water bowls, piddle pads and a luxurious Beverly Wilshire pet bed. The hotel’s concierge desk has lots of additional dog-friendly recommendations, including information on the Beverly Hills Community Dog Park, as well as dog walking and grooming services within the city.

The Beverly Hills Hotel

The Beverly Hills Hotel has been the spot for Hollywood’s biggest stars and is the ultimate beacon of glamour.

Guests and their pets are greeted like movie stars from the moment they arrive as they walk up the signature red carpet to reception. The Beverly Hills Hotel spoils pups with luxurious dog beds, bowls and bone-shaped doggie cookies.

Each cookie has your doggy’s name handwritten on it, made with love from the hotel’s bakers. Following their afternoon nap and fancy feast, pups can explore the well-manicured grounds and beautiful city with their owners or with a premiere dog walker, which can be booked at the hotel’s concierge

The Peninsula Beverly Hills

A Californian dream in an exclusive urban resort, The Peninsula Beverly Hills has been the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star-rated hotel in Southern California annually since 1993. With a host of rooms, suites and private villas, guests are treated to tropical gardens right in the heart of Beverly Hills.

Four-legged friends can wine and dine with their owners via doggie room service, which serves gourmet treats from custom food bowls, before getting some beauty rest in a plush dog bed.

Specialised canine spa treatments are also on offer, plus fresh air, with dedicated dog walking available via the hotel’s concierge.

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

The Waldorf Astoria showcases the very best of the Californian good life – from the moment you step inside, you’ll know you’ve arrived at the centre of extraordinary.

Guests experience state-of-the-art technology in every room, plus private balconies, fine dining at the hotel’s numerous eateries and poolside bliss at one of Beverly Hills’ most inviting rooftop pools. It’s no different for doggie travellers who are treated as VIPs – very important paws – throughout their stay.

Welcomed with a personalised note, dog treats and a custom bowl, pets can live in the lap of luxury at the Waldorf Astoria, and enjoy dog walking services, in-room dog sitting and pampering appointments via an on-demand, mobile doggie grooming service.

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