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15 Pet-Friendly Hotels with Gourmet Dog Food and Cat Food Menus

What Would Your Traveling Dog or Cat Think of These Culinary Treats?

By , About.com Guide

Hotel Jerome, Aspen

The Hotel Jerome offers an extensive dog room service menu. Breakfast includes three choices, such as "Lox and Beagles", salmon, eggs, cheese, zucchini and whole wheat bread, "Haute Diggity Dog", lean beef, eggs, sunripe tomatoes, cheese and whole wheat bread, and "Scout's Good Life Eye Opener" which is turkey sausage, whole wheat bread, carrots and eggs. Meals are priced by the size of the dog. Small dogs, $11, $16 for medium, $18 for large. Equally elaborate evening menu and snacks are also available.

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles

Photo of Dog Room Service at Hyatt Regency Century PlazaPhoto Courtesy of Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
At the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, the "haute dog" menu is pretty varied. There's the rather delicious sounding "Bowsers Bacon Pancakes" and "K-9 Green Bean Casserole", and then a selection of different treats, including "Barkin' Biscotti", "Snicker-Poodles", and a "Cold Nose Bark Bar". All "Tail-Waggin' Treats" are $5.

The Milestone Hotel, London

Across the street from Kensington Palace at the Milestone, the very best dogs dine on "Woof Waffles (£5.50), which are two grilled potato waffles with a large Cumberland sausage, or perhaps the "Meaty Muncher" (£7.50), chunks of steak in gravy served with creamed mashed potatoes. Whereas, the cat sophisticate may select the "Purring Feline", (£7.50) strips of fresh salmon with a side bowl of cream, or a "Cat Nap" (£2.50), which is a bowl of lukewarm hot chocolate.

Sofitel, Philadelphia

If your dog yawns at beef and chicken, the Sofitel Philadelphia asks, how about steamed Alaskan salmon served with white rice and broccoli heads? (5 ounces for $19, 7 ounces for $22.) Or shredded pork served with white rice and poached carrots? (Small,$14, large $18.)

The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs

Photo of pet amenities at the BroadmoorPhoto Courtesy of the Broadmoor
Some veterinarians frown at the idea of varying your pet's diet, especially when you're disrupting its routine with travel. The good news is, you won't be tempted to do it at The Broadmoor. The hotel's "Pitty Pat Club" (named for the original owner's poodle) includes a number of pet amenities, including a "Best Friend in Residence" card to display on your door, but the food options are a sensible selection of Iams dry food, wet food and treats for both dogs and cats.

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