At City Matters, we know how important pets are – they’re an extension of our families! So, why shouldn’t we take our family members away with us for a trip to the City? Be it for work or pleasure.
The Square Mile and nearby boroughs are bursting with dog-friendly hotels for you and your furred friend to visit. Whether you want to experience luxury, the buzz of urbanicity, luscious parks or peace and quiet, we’ve got you covered.
All hotels have been chosen because they will take special care to ensure that your doggo has the most comfortable and stress-free trip possible. So you won’t have to worry about an anxious or unsettled time.
Whatever kind of dog you have – big or small, shy or confident – there is an establishment in the City just waiting to welcome you both. A few of our selected hotels even cater to feline pals, if you prefer to travel with a cat companion!
Read on to discover some of our favourite dog-friendly hotels in and around the City.
The Ned
What’s not to love about The Ned? The five-star hotel is located a short walk from several of London’s best attractions; it’s stunning on the inside and out, has 10 incredible onsite restaurants plus 17 bars, and it’s dog-friendly!
Created in 2017, The Ned sits in the former Midland Bank Headquarters, originally designed by Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens in 1924. A team worked tirelessly for five years to repurpose the iconic building and bring it up to date – though they did more than that. The hotel is a masterpiece inside and out.
Welcoming dogs up to 22lbs, The Ned is perfect for guests who want to take their small to medium-sized pooches away to the City but don’t want to compromise on luxury. Choose from 250 bedrooms, which range in size – from intimate to large-scale suites – all with a nod to 1920s glamour.
27 Poultry, London, EC2R 8AJ
thened.com
nhow London
Just off City Road, you’ll discover a green ‘n’ that announces the entrance to nhow London – but don’t be caught out by this hotel’s unassuming interior. Inside, colour pops and texture captivate, having been pulled together by the colourful minds of architecture and interiors studio, Project Orange.
Unlike many pet-friendly hotels, size doesn’t matter at nhow, who welcome cats and dogs regardless of whether they are large or small! To ensure all their guests are happy (including your furry companion), nhow have special pet rooms that are fully tailored and equipped for you and your pooch or feline.
In your room, your pet will have its own dreamy bed, along with water and food bowls. Upon check-in, you’ll receive nhow’s pawformation booklet, which contains everything you need to know to ensure your pet has the perfect stay.
What we love most about nhow, is that they will also supply you with the best tips for nearby hotspots for visiting with your furry friend – like wonderful parks, spots for chilling, and dog-friendly bars and restaurants across London. Your pet will feel like a VIP!
2 Macclesfield Road EC1V 8DG
http://nhow-hotels.com
Pan Pacific London
You’ll find the gorgeous Pan Pacific in the beating heart of the City, a short walk from The Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and London Liverpool Street Station. The graceful and luxuriant hotel features top-notch dining amenities and room options, but we love it because of how welcoming it is to our four-legged friends.
The pet-loving hotel embraces both curious canines and fabulous felines, allowing you and your pet to enjoy a refined escape in the City to relax and explore the locale.
Pan Pacific has thought of everything to make your dog or cat’s stay a top-notch experience, and even have a Pet Brochure for worrisome pet-parents!
Well-behaved animals on a lead or in a carrier may explore the hotel in designated areas – except for the Wellbeing floor, meeting rooms, and during Afternoon Tea service in The Orchid Lounge. Guide dogs are welcome in all the hotel’s areas.
80 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AB
panpacific.com
One Hundred Shoreditch
A short journey from the City in the social centre of evolving Shoreditch, you’ll find the wondrous One Hundred Shoreditch Hotel. Located in a prominent position on Shoreditch High Street, it’s the ideal base for an urban stay with your pooch – grab yourself some street food from nearby Boxpark and wander the colourful streets with your furry friend at your leisure.
One Hundred Shoreditch – an independent spirit of an hotel – is home to 258 bedrooms and suites, and numerous places to eat and drink. Dogs are welcome in the lobby, Lobby Bar, Coffee Shop, and The Rooftop (which is home to a glorious bar with views across London).
All bedrooms – designed to be your retreat from the vibrancy and energy of the capital – are dog-friendly. To make your pet’s stay as comfortable as possible, One Hundred Shoreditch will provide them with a dog bed, bowls, and some extra special little treats so that they feel right at home.
100 Shoreditch High Street E1 6JQ
onehundredshoreditch.com
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Don’t want your pooch to be left out of the extra luxuries that often come with a hotel stay? Nobu has you covered, with their specially made doggy spa robes, designed by Tielle Love Luxury. The soft white robes, with a Nobu logo and paw print all come with a hood and Velcro tie waist and are available in a range of sizes (upon request) to ensure that no pup is left out. Your pet-friendly room will also come with food and drink bowls, and a plush dog bed to ensure a perfect night’s sleep.
In-keeping with the luxuriant vibes, your dog will also be welcome in the hotel’s impressive Lounge space – a central hub for grabbing a relaxed drink or bite to eat. If the sun’s shining, feel free to take your pooch out to the hotel’s seasonal outdoor terrace overlooking Marylebone’s Portman Square.
If you want to stretch your legs away from the hotel, there’s plenty for you and your canine companion to do in the area, too. Some London’s best parks are on the Nobu’s doorstep including Hyde Park, Green Park and for a slightly longer walk, Regents Park. Get exploring!
22 Portman Square, London W1H 7BG
london-portman.nobuhotels.com
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