Hotel stays have gone to the dogs. The trend of traveling with Fido is so popular that Wine Country abounds with pet-friendly properties. Today’s focus: central Sonoma County.
Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg
Yes, it’s a Best Western, but value doesn’t mean skimping on amenities like pools, hot tubs, in-room fireplaces, and complimentary wine tastings. The Tuscan-style property welcomes your pooch to sleep over with his very own Growl Bag, a reusable sack packed with a collapsible silicon pet bowl, a chew and toss disc, a tennis ball, and a bone-shaped waste bag dispenser.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
Every pet needs its own butler. The staff at this luxury Boyes Hot Springs property will place beds, bowls, food treats, and toys for dogs in-room prior to arrival.
Kenwood Oaks Guest House, Kenwood
Well-behaved pets are welcome to stay in the private cottage, and enjoy its lush gardens. And the better behaved your puppy is, the more he can do: under Sonoma County leash laws, pets must be on a leash at all times, but if they respond to voice commands, they can romp off-leash at the Inn. (Note: repeatedly screaming “stop, dog!” does not constitute a voice command.)
Olea Hotel, Glen Ellen
The bright, cheerful retreat invites pets to enjoy a vacation in the Hillside Queen Rooms and the Lower Garden Cottage, outfitted with dog beds and welcome baskets including treats, bowls, and towels.
Sonoma Valley Inn, Sonoma
Another Best Western gem, this family-operated retreat near the Plaza greets all good canines with the same amenities as Dry Creek Inn, and encourages their owners to relax around the saltwater pool, stroll on the dog walk paths, and enjoy complimentary hot breakfasts.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma Wine Country, Rohnert Park
There’s a pooch playland at the lake right next to this golf course property. After your pet has relaxed and refreshed in the hotel room, take him or her for a romp at Roberts Lake Dog Park to burn off some steam.
Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa, Santa Rosa
You’ve got to love a hotel that recently remodeled some rooms especially for pets, including hardwood floors and an adjacent exercise area conveniently accessible through private side doors.
Previously: The Top Dog-Friendly Hotels In Napa and Yountville
