Today we’ve got a special guest post from Sheila Williams and Phoebe Rose, one of the best-traveled pugs in the country. Sheila and Phoebe Rose headed to Texas recently to check out some of the most pet-friendly spots in the Lone Star State:
Austin takes pride in bringing out the Texan in everyone
by Sheila Williams and Phoebe Rose
Howdee Y’all! I’m back from a great trip to Austin, Texas. Austin is my kind of pet friendly town-the restaurants, the hotels, a gazillion dog parks….
Here’s the “lowdown” on these outstanding pet friendly hotels:
The Mansion at Judge’s Hill is a boutique hotel located in a charming historic section near the University of Texas and in fact the original building was constructed in 1900 as a wedding gift by one of the University Founders. We stayed in the third floor attic bedroom ( antique furnishings plus every modern convenience).
There are no size or weight restrictions for canine guests, 24 hour room service, complimentary pet goodies, fleece bedding and the staff often bring their pooches to work. Mom was able to park right in front of the hotel and there is a large grassy front yard and adjacent park. They even had a current issue of Pet Fido in our room. Mom said the atmosphere of genteel refinement brought out my best behavior (I guess that didn’t include my eating half of her omelet when she wasn’t looking).
Our next stop was Lake Austin Spa Resort-named the #1 destination spa by Conde Nast (Mom says that really means something). All I know is that its great! We stayed in a private cottage (the resort only has 40 guest cottages) with our own private backyard and jacuzzi. This place is huge and is right on the lake. Mom had a fantastic treatment at the spa (she said it was 90 minutes of bliss) while Adrian from the Sales Department let me hang out with her in her office (I got 90 minutes of special attention, myself).
Lake Austin Spa features a Pets Week (catering to pets and their humans) in November- including lectures, classes and canine massages.
Happiness is having your own private spa.
Robbie Hudson, Director of the PAWS program
Next we made our way back to the city and headed downtown to the contemporary Omni Hotel. Allison Battin, the Loyalty Ambassador, made me a special care package (including rawhide chewies and a squeaky toy) a welcome note and detailed maps and locations of nearby pet friendly restaurants and dog parks. The room service menu includes several canine selections (now that really says welcome, to me!) There is a very nice grassy park (doggie relief station) a short walk from the hotel.
Comfort, convenience and class…count me in!
For More Information:
Mansion At Judges’ Hill
1900 Rio Grande
Austin, Texas 78705
www.judgeshill.comLake Austin Spa Resort
1705 S. Quinlan Park Road
Austin, Texas 78732
www.lakeaustin.comOmni Hotel-downtown Austin
700 San Jacinto
Austin, Texas 78701
omnihotels.com
Photos courtesy Sheila Williams
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