Check-In With the Dog: A Culture-First Guide to Europe’s Most Indulgent Pet-Friendly Hotels

Bringing a dog shouldn’t mean dialing down taste. Across Europe’s grand cities, a growing cadre of high-design hotels now rolls out beds, bowls, and even room service for four-legged guests. Here’s a curated selection—by city—of luxurious bases that welcome discerning humans and their equally pampered canines.

Palazzo Durazzo Suites, Genoa – A Cultural Sanctuary in the Baroque City

A 17th-century aristocratic palace reborn as a sanctuary of baroque frescoes, terrazzo floors, and curated suites. Nestled in Genoa’s UNESCO-listed historic heart, Palazzo Durazzo Suites marries noble grandeur with modern refinement. From domed chambers to shell-covered ceilings, each room is a cultural vignette — offering travelers a discreet, art-immersed escape in one of Italy’s most overlooked cities.

La Fantaisie – A Verdant Interlude in the Heart of Paris

La Fantaisie, Paris – A garden-inspired retreat in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, where Martin Brudnizki’s interiors merge botanical fantasy with Parisian elegance. A hotel of layered design, culinary theatre, and rooftop serenity for the cultured traveler.

A Whisper of Luxury in the Heart of the Namib

Tucked away amid ancient boulders and vast golden sands lies Desert Whisper, an extraordinary hideaway crafted for two. This secluded sanctuary — part of Gondwana Collection Namibia’s Secret Collection — beckons travelers to not just visit, but intentionally exist within the rhythm of the desert.