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Now pooches can travel in the lap of luxury—doggie-style, of course—at fine hotels around the world.
Hôtel de Crillon, Paris 33-1/44-71-15-00; www.crillon.com Perks: A personal welcome from the concierge; a dog tag with the hotel's logo and address to show off during walks with a private escort.Treats: Different menus each day (poultry with French beans, beef over rice) to meet each pup's tastes and dietary needs. Doggie bed: Brushed-cotton cushion in a wicker basket.
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park 800/241-3333; www.ritzcarlton.com Perks: Use of a Burberry raincoat and PuchiBags (as seen in Legally Blonde); 22-karat-gold-plated bone-shaped ID to wear; an aromatherapy coat spritzer (with Pooch d'Été Eau de Parfum). Treats: At an additional cost, chefs can prepare snacks made to resemble a pretzel, a slice of pizza, or a black-and-white cookie. Doggie bed: Quilted- velvet travel mat.
Starwood Hotels 800/325-3535; www.starwood.com Perks: City-specificchew-toy souvenirs; miniature cotton bathrobes at Westin properties; private sitters; in-room massages.Treats: Twelve-ounce sirloin, cooked rare and served on fine bone china, by request; nightly turndown snacks. Doggie bed: Soft velvet oversized pet pillows (Westins feature a tiny Heavenly Bed duvet).
Peninsula Hotels 800/223-6800; www.peninsula.com Perks: Dog-themed movies; private walking services. Treats: Schnauzer salad (apples, grapes, and carrots); Tail-chasing truffles; Pekingese peanut butter cups. Doggie bed: Green cotton canvas puff with a soft filling of scented cedar chips.
—Julie Earle-Levine
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