Bringing your dog along used to mean settling for a roadside motel and a stiff cleaning fee. Not anymore. Some of the world’s most exacting hotels now treat dogs like paying guests — think orthopedic beds turned down at night, room-service menus written for canine palates, and concierges whose entire job is keeping your Labrador entertained while you’re at dinner. A 2024 TripAdvisor travel-trends survey found that more than half of pet owners now weigh their animals into vacation decisions, and demand for high-end pet-friendly stays keeps climbing.

Here are twelve of the best luxury dog-friendly hotels to book in 2025 — places that genuinely dote on four-legged guests without cutting a single corner on the five-star experience their humans came for. One caveat before you book: pet policies, weight limits, and fees change often, so confirm the current rules directly with the hotel.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Colorado

Tucked into the Rockies near Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch is still the gold standard for dog people who want a mountain vacation. The resort keeps two resident Labradors — Bachelor and Belle, part of the property’s long-running “Loan-A-Lab” program — that guests can borrow for a hike straight from the lobby. Your own dog arrives to a plush bed, ceramic bowls, and treats, with alpine trails and open terrain a few steps out the door. If your idea of luxury involves boots and a leash rather than a cabana, this is the pick.

The Milestone Hotel & Residences, London

Facing Kensington Palace and its gardens, this Red Carnation property runs one of the most personal pet programs in the city. A dedicated pet concierge handles walking, grooming, and sitting, and arriving dogs get a bed, bowls, treats, and a toy or two. With Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park both within an easy walk, it’s about as convenient as central London gets for a dog owner who refuses to compromise.

The Little Nell, Aspen, Colorado

Aspen’s only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond hotel happens to be one of its most welcoming to dogs. The Little Nell takes pets of any size at no extra charge — a rarity at this tier — and stocks rooms with beds, bowls, and house-made treats. Its canine concierge arranges walks and sitting, and well-behaved dogs are welcome on the patio at Element 47. Come winter, you’re steps from the Silver Queen Gondola for true ski-in, ski-out mornings.

Belmond Hotel Caruso, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Perched high above Ravello in a converted 11th-century palazzo, the Caruso is the romantic Amalfi fantasy most people picture — and small dogs are welcome to share it. The famous infinity pool seems to spill straight into the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the terraced gardens make for lovely early-morning walks before the heat sets in. It’s a splurge, but for a coastline this dramatic, few pet-friendly stays in Italy come close.

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica, California

A block from the beach and the palisades, the Fairmont Miramar leans into its “Very Important Pooch” reputation with beds, bowls, and treats on arrival and no size restrictions. The location does a lot of the work here: you can walk your dog along Palisades Park with the Pacific below you, then be back for coffee before the marine layer burns off. It’s an easy, unfussy choice for a Southern California trip.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills, California

The Peninsula’s pet program borders on theatrical, and that’s the appeal. Dogs check in to their own plush bedding and a treat spread, and the hotel can arrange dog walking, grooming, and sitting through the concierge. Set between Beverly Hills and Century City, it’s a polished home base for shopping days on Rodeo Drive with your dog in tow.

The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue

A quieter, more residential-feeling luxury stay in Midtown, The Langham welcomes dogs with beds, bowls, and treats, and can line up walking and sitting services on request. Being on Fifth Avenue puts you within striking distance of Bryant Park and, a bit further, the wide paths of Central Park — the city’s best off-leash mornings happen there before 9 a.m.

Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain

This Ritz-Carlton-managed tower on the Barceloneta waterfront pairs sleek high-rise rooms with an easygoing attitude toward small dogs. The beachfront setting means your morning walk comes with sea air, and the hotel’s gardens and pool terrace give you room to unwind between sightseeing. For a big-city European stay where the coast is right outside, it’s hard to beat.

Montage Laguna Beach, California

Set on a bluff above the Pacific, Montage Laguna Beach welcomes dogs up to a set weight limit and greets them with beds, bowls, and treats. The Craftsman-style property has manicured lawns for lounging and direct access to coastal trails and tide pools. Sunset from the lawn, dog at your feet, glass of something local in hand — that’s the whole pitch, and it delivers.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii

Hawaii’s strict animal-import quarantine rules make traveling here with a dog genuinely complicated, so this one comes with an asterisk: service animals are accommodated under specific state protocols, but a standard pet vacation isn’t practical for most visitors. If you clear the requirements, the Wailea resort is spectacular — open-air suites, three pools, and one of the best beaches on the island. Check Hawaii’s Department of Agriculture rules well before you plan anything.

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany, Italy

A 5,000-acre working wine estate in the Val d’Orcia, Castiglion del Bosco is the kind of place where a dog simply fits in. Rolling vineyards, a medieval village, and long farm roads make for endless walks, and the resort welcomes pets with beds and bowls. It’s a rare luxury property where your dog can actually run, and where the surroundings feel more like a private countryside than a hotel grounds.

The Gritti Palace, Venice, Italy

Overlooking the Grand Canal, this Marriott Luxury Collection landmark welcomes small dogs into a setting drenched in Venetian history. Getting around a car-free city with a dog is surprisingly manageable — most vaporetto lines allow leashed dogs — and the hotel’s canal-side terrace is a memorable spot for an evening spritz. For a European city break with real romance, few addresses top it.

Tips for Booking a Luxury Dog-Friendly Hotel

The listed “pet-friendly” label rarely tells the whole story. Before you commit, ask about weight and breed limits — many properties cap dogs around 25 to 40 pounds, and a few quietly refuse certain breeds. Pin down the fees, too: some hotels charge a one-time cleaning fee, others a per-night rate, and a handful (The Little Nell among them) charge nothing at all. Confirm whether dogs can be left alone in the room, since plenty require a sitter or crate, and check which public spaces allow pets. Finally, request specifics on nearby walking routes and green space, because a beautiful suite means little if the closest patch of grass is three blocks away.

A quick call to the concierge before booking almost always pays off. Staff will flag any current restrictions, tell you what’s actually stocked in the room, and often note the pet amenities that never make it onto the website.

The Bottom Line

Luxury travel with a dog has stopped being an oxymoron. Whether you’re after a Rocky Mountain hike from The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, a Grand Canal terrace at The Gritti Palace, or a no-fee welcome at The Little Nell, there’s a genuinely dog-loving five-star property for the trip you have in mind. Confirm the pet policy, pack the favorite chew toy, and go — your dog has earned the vacation too.