The Most Over-the-Top Hotel Experiences for Pampered Pets Around the World

National Dog Day (August 26th) may come around once a year, but if you’re someone who thinks your furry friend deserves to be treated like royalty all 365 days of the year, read on for where to vacation with them. Resorts all over the country—and world—have been battling it out as far as the most over-the-top pet amenities and welcome swag bags go, so we’ve rounded up some of the most impressive, dog (and cat)-friendly hotels to date. From on-call butlers who provide 24/7 walks and doggie massages, to in-room extras like fancy beds, artisan treats and adorable bowls, when you want to jet with your pet, look no further than these destinations our four-legged friends will love. Loews Regency New York Hotel, New York, New York (Loews) Fun fact: Loews Hotels was the first national hotel chain to launch a pet program with the introduction of Loews Loves Pets in 2000, so they treat pups and kitties like VIPs (Very Important Pets). And at Loews Regency New York Hotel, they provide all the amenities your pooch (or cat) could want or need: gourmet room service menus prepared by their culinary teams, creature comforts like specialized bedding, leashes, collars, litter boxes, litter and scoopers, dog-walking route maps, pet placemats, water bowls, treats, doggie pick-up bags, rawhide bones, catnip and scratch poles, plus a list of local pet-walking and pet-sitting services. The hotel is also just steps from Central Park—the perfect place to stroll with your four-legged family members—and they take extra care cleaning the pet-friendly guestrooms thoroughly after each stay. 

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