You Won't Believe What's On The Pet Menus At These 8 Hotels (Slideshow)
If it wasn't served in a dog bowl, I would have thought the Chaminade Resort and Spa's delicious-looking peanut butter bacon "pup-cake" could be consumed by humans. (Wait, can it? Asking for a friend...)
How about a dog-themed dessert? Click here to see 16 adorable canine cakes.
But I suppose dogs have all the luck at Chaminade and its in-house restaurant, Linwood's Bar & Grill, which offers an extensive "Pooch Patio Menu" that rivals some human food menus. In addition to "yappetizers" like gourmet doggie biscuits, bacon strips, and hard-boiled eggs with low-fat cottage cheese, Linwood's also features entrées of grilled chicken and rice, raw ground beef meatballs, and salmon. Top it all off with the aforementioned cupcake or a honey banana ice pop and you should have one happy pup. No need to stay in your room for this meal; leashed dogs are welcome on the patio during lunch and dinner.
Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, Calif.
In addition to pet-walking, -sitting, and -grooming services; water and food bowls; specialized bedding; and a "Yappy Hour" every Sunday where dogs can lap up complimentary Evian water and snack on organic dog treats, the iconic Hotel del Coronado in California also offers a gourmet room service menu for your furry friends.
Made with healthy and high quality ingredients, the options include smoked bacon, poached salmon, roasted chicken, hard-boiled egg, and spinach, and both dog and cat treats are prepared by the Hotel Del's pastry wizard.
Inn by the Sea, Crescent Beach, Maine
Maine's Inn by the Sea holds a unique distinction in that it does not charge extra for guests who wish to bring along their pets. As for extra amenities, the Inn offers in-room spa services, water bowls, beach towels, cozy blankets, L.L. Bean dog beds, walking and daycare services, and signatures treats at turndown time.
Lists of nearby walking trails, pet-friendly beaches, and free-range parks can be provided, and the hungry animals can return to the Inn and feast on "Doggy Gumbo" made with Angus beef tips or grilled chicken (both served with steamed rice, raw vegetables, and a dog cookie), as well as ice cream topped with crumbled dog bones.
Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, Huntington Beach, Calif.
The Kimpton Hotel brand is notoriously welcoming when it comes to pets, so it's no surprise the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, California, has a fancy menu for all pups from pugs to poodles.
Kimpton is also renowned for its unique, well-stocked minibars. Click here for more info.
The Zimzala Restaurant + Bar has three gourmet options on offer: beef and russet potatoes with carrots, green beans, and green peas; chicken and white rice with spinach, carrots, and apples; and pacific cod with sweet potatoes, green beans, and broccoli. And the best part? Unlike other hotels with meals that can seem a bit overpriced, these only cost $7 each, and there's no extra room charge for pets.
Little Nell, Aspen, Colo.
At Colorado's luxurious Little Nell hotel, they care so much about your dog that they'll walk them, give them bowls and beds, guide them to pet-friendly trails, and even offer a "Puppy Jet Lag Kit" to help them get used to the Aspen altitude.
And when you the hear the growling of your dog's belly, you can order some epicurean treats, as well as a plate of local ground beef, grilled chicken breast, and grilled salmon — all of which are served in doggy-friendly bowls with carrots, brown rice, and scrambled eggs.
Loews Hotels & Resorts, Various locations
Loews Hotels & Resorts offer quite the fancy feast for furry friends, and the company conveniently has locations all over the country, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York City, Orlando, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. The hotels offer special room service pet menus, which include an ever-changing selection of dishes such as filet of beef with eggs and rice, tender shredded chicken with carrots, filet of salmon, or mixed vegetables with eggs and rice — in case your canine isn't a carnivore. Additionally, beds, litter boxes and litter, and scratching posts are available on loan, and every pet receives a welcome gift of a bowl, name tag, and special treat.
Provenance Hotel De Luxe, Portland, Ore.
At Portland, Oregon's Provenance Hotel De Luxe, four-legged friends are referred to as VIPs: Very Important Pets. And this isn't a title that the hotel takes lightly.
The company has partnered with the experts at FIDO Friendly Magazine to up the ante on pet accommodations, offering a gourmet pet menu in addition to amenities like plush dog toys and specialized beds to services such as pet grooming, walking, acupuncture, psychic readings, reiki, and massage. Going back to the food, the menu features minimally processed, dehydrated pet fare prepared by The Honest Kitchen (click here for four recipes courtesy of THK), including grain-free chicken and turkey for both dogs and cats alike, as well as whole grain chicken just for dogs. The sides consist of vitamin- and mineral-packed fruits and veggies to keep your furry family member healthy and happy. Other Provenance hotels also participate in the VIP program.
Sunset Tower Hotel, West Hollywood, Calif.
The historic Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood was designed in 1929, but that doesn't mean they aren't with the times. Like numerous California hotels, the Sunset Tower now offers a pet menu — and this one's a doozy. The options include a chopped sirloin cheeseburger served with raw carrot fries, a grilled boneless chicken breast, and strips of rare New York strip steak, in addition to traditional dry or wet dog food. According to the hotel, the menu was approved by Bisou, the canine "Director of Goodwill" (DOG), giving it that extra dose of credibility.
Side note: When writing this caption, I accidentally typed "West Hollywoof," and I'd just like to point out that the Sunset Tower Hotel should utilize that name in some way. No need to thank me.