The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Boston

With art-splattered walls and voice-activated room settings, Aloft is a funky far cry from your grandmother’s Marriott (the umbrella brand). The Aloft Arf program sees to it that your furry friend has all the treats they can eat as well as an Instagram-worthy pet bed. Owners of sensitive pets are encouraged to request a room away from the commotion of the lobby. And for extra measure, you could instruct Siri to turn on some soothing music.

Does your iguana need a getaway? What about the guinea pig? The Kimpton’s pet policy does not discriminate. Notable past guests include a sloth and a penguin, although nothing about the Kimpton Onyx’s luxe black and ruby interior reads zoo. The Directors of Pet Relations are available to sort your loved-one’s itineraries, including excursions to dog-compatible destinations such as the Rose Kennedy Greenway, while procuring all-natural canine treats from Polkadog.

Make yourselves at home for an extended stay in this eco-chic high-rise property in the Seaport District. The spacious rooms and suites at this pet-friendly hotel in Boston have enough space for both of you to stretch out. Fido and Fluffy may not appreciate the hardwood floors, natural light, rainfall showerheads and Pharmacopia-brand bath potions as much as you do, but they will be jumping for joy at the complimentary treats, bowls and beds, not to mention the grassy spot they can disappear to to do their business.

Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, is part of a small chain of playfully stylish boutique hotels. A Delightful Hotel is not just dog-friendly, but “dog-obsessed,” as they put it. Their Pup Package includes 50% off dog food and Staypineapple branded accessories, including a green and yellow bed, water dish, treat tin and waste-bag dispenser. Humans get a look-in, too: pillowy duvets, bicycles (yellow, of course) and complimentary Afternoon Delight coffee and pineapple cakes.

Your pet won’t miss out on the nightlife at the pet-friendly Liberty Hotel in Boston, a West End destination for swank bars and dining. In warmer months, they host Yappy Hour, for four-legged guests and their humans at the patio bar. Dogs enjoy complimentary “muttinis” and “dogtails” – chicken broth and water muddled with parsley – and treats from the Fish & Bone boutique. Humans have to make do with hors d’oeuvres, a vast range of seasonal cocktails and refreshing imported beers.

Mutts and kitties receive a glowing welcome at this very attractively styled Back Bay hotel with its clean surrounds. Pet perks include a bed and bowl, three brands of food, concierge grooming, dog-walking and pet-sitting services. The VIPet Services Map shows you where to find the nearest canine-friendly restaurants, businesses and parks, many of them destinations in their own right: the Charles River Esplanade, say, or Boston Public Gardens.