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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
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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.
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Hotel Teatro Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Fido!

Hotel Teatro
1100 14th St., Denver, CO 80202
(303) 228-1100
www.hotelteatro.com
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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.
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Loews Loves Pets

Loews Denver Hotel
4150 E Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80246
303) 782-9300
www.loewshotel.com
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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.
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Historic Oxford Hotel Welcomes Pets
Oxford Hotel
1600 17th St., Denver, CO 80202
(303) 628-5400
www.theoxfordhotel.com
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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.
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The Inn at Cherry Creek Pampers Pets
Inn at Cherry Creek
233 Clayton St., Denver, CO 80206
(303) 377-8577
www.innatcherrycreek.com
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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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