These French luxury hotels are pampering dogs with gourmet menus and monogrammed baskets
Travelling with your dog without giving up the comfort of a luxury hotel is now a very real possibility at a number of French establishments. As World Dog Day on 26 August approaches, palaces and five-star hotels are competing in creativity to turn stays into memorable experiences for owners and their four-legged companions alike.
Bespoke services redefining canine hospitality at luxury hotels
Some establishments have made pet-friendly hospitality a genuine philosophy. Kimpton St Honoré Paris is the most radical example: true to its founding principle, it welcomes all animals with no restrictions on size or breed, as long as they fit in the lift. On the first Sunday of every month, restaurant Montecito hosts a Doggy Brunch where owners enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet at €42 per person, while their dogs choose from a pastry menu priced between €3 and €6. Canine massages and personalised portraits round out the entertainment.
In Biarritz, the Hôtel Le Talaia MGallery Collection takes a committed, locally rooted approach. For €25 per night, dogs find treats from Maison Txaku, a local address, waiting for them in the room. A dedicated brochure lists nearby partners for walks, animal massages and sidecar rides. The hotel goes further by organising events such as a local makers’ market and adoption awareness days with the SPA.
Paris and Versailles: refinement and high-end amenities
In the capital, the Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, on place de la Concorde, welcomes pets with plush bedding, elegant bowls and specially crafted menus. The supplement is set at €150 per stay, making it one of the most premium options in Paris.
The Burgundy Paris, in the 1st arrondissement, offers a more accessible five-star formula: a welcome kit including a basket, treats and a complimentary soft toy, with a concierge service able to arrange walks and pet-sitting for €50 per night. This kind of offering perfectly illustrates how a luxury hotel can integrate pets without sacrificing the elegance of the stay.
Just outside the capital, the Waldorf Astoria Versailles – Trianon Palace rolls out its “Very Important Pets” programme for €50 per night. A monogrammed bowl, basket, bandana in the hotel’s colours and artisan biscuits await dogs on arrival. The concierge also offers grooming, wellness treatments and even a dedicated personal shopper.
The French Riviera and Monaco: the lap of luxury, on four paws
Along the Riviera, upscale establishments have developed particularly polished offerings. Here is what four benchmark addresses actually provide:
- Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel: in-room set-up with Delamour wellness products and a seasonal “Dog Menu”, available in the room or at the Carlton Beach Club, at €100 per night.
- Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (Hôtel de Paris and Hôtel Hermitage): reserved for dogs under 15 kg, with baskets, personalised accessories and bespoke dishes of chicken or beef with rice and vegetables, from €60 per night. Café Marlow serves dog-friendly ice creams developed with the help of a vet.
- AREV St. Tropez: basket, monogrammed bowls, tailored kibble and toys for €100 per night, plus a boutique stocking a branded accessories line ranging from collars to robes.
- Waldorf Astoria Versailles – Trianon Palace: personal shopper, grooming and wellness treatments on top of the welcome kit, for €50 per night.
In Monaco, the local art de vivre extends to the most unexpected details. The dog ice creams at Café Marlow, developed with veterinary input, reflect an attention to animal health as much as to the owner’s enjoyment.
What these offerings actually change for travellers
For dog owners, choosing a dog-friendly luxury hotel is no longer simply a matter of checking whether pets are tolerated. Establishments now offer levels of service comparable to those provided to their human guests. Prices vary considerably from one hotel to another: from €25 per night at the Talaia Biarritz to €150 per stay at the Crillon, with mid-range options at €50 or €100 depending on the address.
Beyond price, it is the nature of the services that sets each establishment apart. Some focus on the welcome kit and concierge offering, others on dedicated dining or events. In every case, these luxury hotels have made the choice to treat dogs not as tolerated passengers, but as guests in their own right, with their own expectations and their own pleasures.
