When dogs are like family members, it’s hard to leave them at home when they could be sniffing out new adventures by your side. There are hotel chains, including Virgin Hotels, Aloft, Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, and Kimpton Hotels, where dogs stay free with their owners. For travelers seeking more specialized lodgings, a few Texas hotels and resorts are offering luxury canine amenities like premium pet beds, dog-walking concierge services, and handcrafted treats.
At Collective Hill Country retreat at Montesino Ranch, a quaint glamping experience 5 miles from downtown Wimberley, dogs even get their own menu. The Bone Appétit tasting menu is a three-course, chef-created meal for $29 designed to pamper dogs while their owners also enjoy a gourmet meal. Courses include an “Amuse Bite” of bone broth gummies; Doggone Surf and Turf, featuring locally sourced beef heart tartare with a quail egg and poached Atlantic salmon; and for dessert, a pupsicle made with goat milk and chicken liver cake.
General manager Lindsey Castillo estimates about 70% of guests that bring pets select the dining experience for their pups. Each course is individually plated and presented with flourish to both dog and owner. Some dogs gobble up every bite, while others have more discerning tastes, she says.
“Sometimes we’re not able to do the dramatic lift of the lid because the dog can smell it and they’re just like, ‘Give me the food right now,’” she says, chuckling. “When they realize, ‘Gosh, this is for me,’ it’s so cute and interactive and playful. We truly believe that pets are an extension of our families.”
In addition to on-site dining at the lodge, the grounds encompass 12 safari-style tents with hammocks; hiking trails; a firepit with nightly s’mores; and a new cowboy plunge pool available by reservation. Rooms start at $242/night (additional $50 per dog up to 25 pounds; $100 for dogs up to 65 pounds). collectiveretreats.com
Enjoying this article?1 / The Post Oak Hotel, Houston
At the Post Oak, your pooch will have sweet pup dreams atop a bed big enough for breeds up to 75 pounds, along with hotel-provided dog bowls. You can also order doggie room service from a menu that includes chopped filet mignon and a salmon and egg scramble. Rooms start at $649/night ($150 additional fee for up to two dogs). thepostoakhotel.com
2 / Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas
Returning guests love that hotel staff remember their dogs’ names when they stay here—and that the culinary team prepares foods customized to their pups’ dietary needs. Other add-on services include dog walking and pet sitting, dog bed and dishes, and handmade treats. Rooms start at $648/night ($150 additional fee per dog). rosewoodhotels.com
3 / Origin Hotel Austin
From the dog mural on the outdoor courtyard patio to its Blue Lacy restaurant, named for a working dog breed that originated in Texas, Origin Hotel Austin fully embraces furry friends. Pups can slurp up doggie beer and ice cream from Blue Lacy’s “For the Dogs” menu. Rooms start at $124/night ($50 per pet fee for up to two dogs). originhotel.com
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