The Mercury News

Hotels that totally pamper your pup

- By Joan Morris jmorris@bayareanew­sgroup.com

Some hotels may say they’re pet friendly, but what they really mean is that they’re pet tolerant. But these California hotels really put out the welcome mat — and canine concierge services — for wellbehave­d pups.

1 Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, Sausalito:

This swanky hotel’s Go Fetch package includes welcome treats, a cozy bed and fashion-forward leashes and collars. www.casamadron­a.com

2 The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa Valley:

Spa beds, keepsake dog bowls and doggy cookies shaped like wine bottles and bones? Fido may never want to come home. meritageco­llection.com

3 W Los Angeles, West Beverly Hills:

Fido will enjoy a custom W Hotels pet bed with food and water bowls, a “pet inroom” door sign, turn-down service treats and concierge service, if you need a dog sitter, vet, grooming services or directions to nearby dog parks. www.wlosangele­s. com

4 The Garland, North Hollywood:

The Paws at The Garland package includes a welcome dog toy, dog mat and bowl. And if your pal gets lonely, the hotel has two pups in residence, Chester and Dexter. www.thegarland.com

5 Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Rancho Santa Fe:

The pamper-yourpet offerings include a plush doggy bed, doggy treats and an in-room doggie tapas menu with shepherd’s pie, chicken of the sea, Rin Tin Tin tartare, morning risers and barnyard chase. www.ranchovale­ncia.com

6 Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach:

Greet the hotel’s French bulldog pet concierge, Lago, and enjoy amenities such as luxury pet beds, food and water bowls, and directions to the legendary canine-friendly dog beach a short drive away. www.meritageco­llection.com/pasea-hotel

7 Paradise Point Resort & Spa, San Diego:

Situated on a 44-acre island with lawns, trails and sandy beaches to explore, this resort offers welcome doggy treats and dog life vests for boating and other water play. www.destinatio­nhotels. com/paradise-point

 ?? PASÉA HOTEL ?? Meet Lago, the pet concierge at the dogfriendl­y Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach.
PASÉA HOTEL Meet Lago, the pet concierge at the dogfriendl­y Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach.

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