Inspiration

Design that treats a pet as a guest

A room can be labelled pet friendly and still offer nothing more than a permission slip. The properties featured here go further: raised feeding stations, washable surfaces, a bed that matches the room rather than a crate in the corner. Our coverage of suites designed around animals shows what that looks like in practice, while the amenities that actually earn their place separates genuine thought from marketing.

Where to look for ideas

Some hotels are worth the trip for the building alone, and we gather them in our architectural highlights. Others build an entire concept around a single idea, which we follow in themed hotel escapes. And because hotel interiors move faster than most travelers expect, the interior design section tracks the materials, colours and layouts spreading across the industry right now.

From inspiration to a reservation

Ideas are easier to use when you can act on them. Once a room or a style has caught your eye, check the practical side: pet fees, weight limits, breed restrictions and access to pet relief areas all vary by property, even inside the same chain. our selection of pet-friendly hotels in Italy is a good starting point if you want design-led properties with policies written in plain language.