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Weekend Getaways
Destination Denver!

By J.M. Downey

Have you ever just wanted to get away from it all, just for a weekend? Escape from the daily annoyance of cell phones, housecleaning, laundry, bill-paying, nosy neighbors ... Well, your much deserved relaxation is only a phone call, credit card and a convenient distance away from home. Your destination is Denver and there’s no excuse to leave your four-legged best friend behind. These luxurious hotels all cater to your pooch and offer as many pet-pampering amenities as a full-service salon. Gourmet treats, bottled water, first-class cuisine and sumptuous bedding can be enjoyed by you and your well-bred canine. So make a reservation with your pooch and indulge in a stress-free weekend with plenty of rest, relaxation and some one-on-one time with your best friend.



The Lap of Luxury at Hotel Monaco


Hotel Monaco
1717 Champa St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 296-1717
www.monaco-denver.com
Hotel Monaco has something to bark about with their "Lap of Luxury" pet pampering package. Kimpton Hotels introduces its VIP (Very Important Pet) program.

Dogs, cats or birds…they love them all. They are all welcome at any Kimpton Hotel. They understand that pets are part of the family and need vacations, too. From welcome amenities to pet psychics and packages designed to pamper and spoil, they provide the same elements of care, style, flavor and fun that they give to humans.

The Lap of Luxury package includes deluxe accommodations, welcome package of an organic gourmet treat and bottled water. You have a choice of a pet gift bag or four-hour dog sitting service. Morning coffee is provided along with a newspaper.

Dog walking services are available and an exercise area is two blocks away. Pet bowls and deluxe pet beds are provided. What are you waiting for? Callall today to reserve your weekend of pampering with your best four-legged friend.




Hotel Teatro Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Fido!



Hotel Teatro
1100 14th St.,
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 228-1100
www.hotelteatro.com
Hotel Teatro is a luxury boutique hotel in Denver that rolls out the red carpet for your four-legged friend. Upon arrival, your canine will be offered doggie treats and receive a welcome fit for royalty.

Your guestroom will have Fiji bottled water and a personalized food dish with a stylish placemat. Some of the dog amenities available are dog-sitting and dog-walking services. The Cherry Creek hiking trail is a block away for exercise; and canine massages appointments can be penciled in at your leisure.

Emergency veterinary care is close by with sports medicine, rehabilitation specialists and swimming pools with underwater treadmills. If you would like to splurge, you can have a paw reading or take your fur-child shopping in the nearby pet-friendly shops.

After a day filled with hiking, shopping and people-watching, your pampered pooch can relax on his luxurious pet bed, provided by the wonderful dog-loving staff at Hotel Teatro.




Loews Loves Pets


Loews Denver Hotel
4150 E Mississippi Ave.,
Denver, CO 80246
303) 782-9300
www.loewshotel.com
As part of the Loews Love Pets program, all animals are Very Important Pets (VIPs). Each pet is welcomed with a personal note from the hotel’s general manager, which includes a listing of pet services available at the hotel, including a map of the area with dog-walking routes highlighted, and information on veterinarians, pet shops, groomers, pet attractions, pet-friendly restaurants and other resources.

Hungry canines can choose from their own special room-service menu that includes bow-wow burgers, chicken and rice or grilled filet. In the guest room is a special amenity that includes special pet placemats with food and water bowls, toys and treats, and a “Do Not Disturb” sign that lets housekeeping know that a pet is in the room.

Pet-walking and pet-sitting services are available through the hotel’s concierge desks. The latest addition to the Loews Loves Pets program is the “Puppy Pager” service. For the duration of their stay, pet owners are asked for a cell phone number or provided with a pager that enables the hotel staff to contact them immediately in case of emergency.




Historic Oxford Hotel Welcomes Pets


Oxford Hotel
1600 17th St.,
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 628-5400
www.theoxfordhotel.com
If you want to spend the weekend in a sophisticated hideaway in the midst of Denver’s lively LoDo district, then pack up your pooch and head down to the historic Oxford Hotel. This beautiful, grand hotel welcomes guests traveling with their pets.

Upon arrival, your animal companions are offered numerous dog amenities. A plush bed to sleep on, stainless steel water and food bowls, bottled water, yogurt-covered dog biscuits from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and a complimentary dog walker if needed. The River Front Park is nearby and is a great place for exercise or just strolling.

The hotel is just blocks from galleries, boutiques, restaurants and an exciting nightlife. The Oxford Hotel provides your ideal lodging for you and your dog.




The Inn at Cherry Creek Pampers Pets


Inn at Cherry Creek
233 Clayton St.,
Denver, CO 80206 (303) 377-8577
www.innatcherrycreek.com
Pamper your pet with a comfortable night stay and day of adventure. If you book the Inn at Cherry Creek’s Pampered Pet Package (Tues-Fri), you will enjoy overnight accommodations for two in a Classic or Deluxe Room. Upon check-in, the room will have the use of a doggie bed and dishes.

At the Inn we don’t allow your pampered pooch to drink tap water. Voss water will be the drink of choice. When you wake up in the morning, a lunch sack from the Three Dog Bakery will be awaiting your pampered pooch at the front desk, where he/she will then take a ride in a limo for a private park excursion or adventure hike with Adventure Hounds. While your pooch is away, enjoy complimentary breakfast for two in the Weber Restaurant.


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