Pampered pooches: New York hotel perks for pets

Loaner Burberry coats, treats — all part of the Pampered Pooch package at The Ritz-Carlton, Central Park.

By Erin Behan

Aromatherapy, home-baked treats, loan of a Burberry raincoat? These are hotel perks we’re talking about, but probably not for the guest you imagine. These amenities are for the dogs, literally. Yes, book a night at the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, with your pet and get the Pampered Pooch package, whichincludes a bone-shaped pet pillow, aromatherapy coat spritz treatments, home-baked dog treats, and — in case of inclement weather — the loan of a Burberry waterproof coat.

If the Ritz and its access to Fifth Avenue shopping is for uptown dogs, downtown dogs might want to check out the W New York, Union Square, which has a “P.A.W.” (pets are welcome) policy. Dogs and cats that check in with owners get a pet toy, treat, special W hotels pet tag and cleanup bags — Fifi and Mimi do need to mind their manners, after all. In-room finds a pet bed, food and water bowl and a special turndown treat.

Then there’s the Peninsula New York in midtown, which caters to both dogs and cats with a rather unusual video rental program. “The Adventures of Milo and Otis,” “Homeward Bound I” and “Homeward Bound II,” plus “National Geographic’s Those Wonderful Dogs” can all be ordered via the front desk. They’ll complement the drinking and dining bowls, placemat and a litter box for cats and small dogs that comes standard when you notify the hotel you’ll be toting a pet.

All three hotels offer access to dog walking. And if you happen to be traveling on your furry one’s birthday, a birthday cake isn’t out of the question at the Union Square W, either.

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Erin Behan is a freelance writer and editor in Brooklyn, N.Y., who counts good food, intoxicating drink and adventurous travel among her favorite things.

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