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Celebrate International Dog Day with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

by Kimberly Inlander

Aug 21, 2024

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Aug. 26 marks International Dog Day. Day of recognition aside, why shouldn’t your pup join your family travels? Fairmont Hotels & Resorts welcome furry friends with open arms at properties across North America year-round, but the brand is shining a spotlight on its personalized pet amenities and services for International Dog Day with these paw-some offers:

 

Paws and Pinot at Fairmont Sonoma Mission & Spa

Dogs enjoy plush bedding, water and food bowls, special treats, a customized Bone Appetit menu, custom pet portraits with local artist Brenda McNeil, and access to nearby pet-friendly attractions. Rates start at $349 with a $100 pet amenity fee.

 

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Dog Room Service at Fairmont Copley Plaza

With the Fairmont Furland package, guests and their pets enjoy a hotel-themed treat box, a Brush & Fluff at a luxury dog spa, and an extravagant Codfish & Caviar dinner for their pup. Rates start at $434 per night for the package plus a $50 pet amenity fee per stay.

 

A Jungle Stay at Fairmont Mayakoba

Nestled within the Riviera Maya jungle, the Petcation Package at Fairmont Mayakoba includes a guided boat ride around the property, 20 percent off regular rates, breakfast for guest and pup, and several pet amenities. Prices start at $510 per night.

 

Puppy Love at Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown

In the nation’s capital, book the Puppy Love offer for overnight accommodations, handmade dog treats, a walking map of pet-friendly places in the area and a special pet-only do not disturb sign. With each package booked, $25 is donated to Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Rates begin at $299 per night.

 

Canine Club at Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle

Once a guest mentions they are bringing along their pooch, the dog is automatically entered into Fairmont Olympic Hotel’s Canine Club, which treats them to special amenities. The hotel celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Per-night rates start at $350.

 

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Pamper Your Pup at The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

The Plaza’s Pampered Pup package offers a plush bed for dogs, as well as a doggie treat tier and a bowl of Evian. Don’t miss out on the matching Plaza bathrobes, with rates starting at $995.

 

Fur Babies at Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park

With the hotel’s Fairmont Fur Babies offer, pups live in the lap of luxury, with breakfast, overnight valet parking and a special welcome amenity just for them. The pet fee is waived; nightly rates start at $299.

 

Puppy Paddle Boarding at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Dogs arrive to a cozy bed, feeding bowls, a special canine welcome amenity, a pet on vacation sign for the door and more, all while enjoying the dog-friendly activities on property. Rates start at $599 per night, with a $35 per night pet amenity fee.

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