Top Pet-Friendly Destinations

How we choose a pet-friendly destination

A destination earns a place here when the welcome holds up beyond the front desk. We look at how many properties in the area accept dogs without a size cap, whether pet fees are disclosed before booking or added at check-in, how breed restrictions are worded, and whether there are designated pet relief areas within walking distance. Policies vary enormously from one hotel chain to the next, and even between two properties under the same brand — so we read the fine print for each address rather than trusting the group's headline promise.

What each destination guide covers

Every guide opens with the practical constraints — typical nightly pet fee, weight limits, number of pets allowed per room — then moves to the properties themselves. We favour hotels that treat the dog as a guest rather than an exception: in-room bedding and bowls, a walking service, a vet on call. Those touches are catalogued in luxury pet amenities, and the services that go further are covered in exclusive pet services.

Where to go next

If you already know the kind of trip you want, start from the setting instead of the map: luxury city escapes for short urban stays, beachfront retreats when the dog needs sand and space, or countryside getaways for longer, slower trips. Country by country, our French booking hub lists the properties we would book ourselves.