For many, dogs are part of the family, and their place is with us - even when we travel. In some of Europe’s most beautiful cities, our hotels extend a warm welcome to your four-legged friends, with thoughtful touches in-room, friendly spaces to ‘paws’ together, and a concierge ready with tips for the best local walks. From shaded parks to riverside trails and neighbourhood cafés that set out water bowls at the door, every detail is designed to make them feel as at home as you do.
Brown’s Hotel, London
In Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel welcomes your furry friend with biscuits baked from Chef Director Adam Byatt’s own recipe, a cosy bed and a playful toy in your room. You’ll also receive a William Morris At Home Dog Walkers Kit - a six-piece set of thoughtful essentials for you and your pooch. The hotel’s exclusive Dog Tree Map charts not only the area’s prettiest parks and gardens but also its characterful trees, historic lampposts and red telephone boxes - each a worthy stop for a curious nose.
Nearby are Mount Street Gardens and Green Park, perfect for leisurely strolls, while Hyde Park offers longer rambles by the Serpentine. Along the way, pause at neighbourhood favourites such as The Audley, a lively Mayfair pub, or Scott’s, a renowned seafood restaurant - both known to welcome dogs. Back at the hotel, small dogs can join you in The Drawing Room or at Charlie’s before noon, perhaps with a treat from the ‘À La Bark’ menu, before settling in for the evening as comfortably as any guest.
The Charles Hotel, Munich
Overlooking Munich’s Old Botanical Garden, The Charles Hotel is a natural choice for guests travelling with dogs. Canine companions are greeted with treats and a warm welcome, before settling into a spacious room with views across the park. Just beyond lies the Englischer Garten, one of the world’s largest urban parks, with winding trails beside streams and meadows and wide open spaces for off-lead adventures.
For riverside wandering, the banks of the Isar offer paths by the water for dogs to splash about, while Munich’s beer gardens, including the celebrated Mini-Hofbräuhaus, happily welcome pooches with water bowls and a friendly fuss. At the hotel, dogs can join their owners for lunch in The Circle Bar or out on the terrace, which in summer hosts Florio’s dog-friendly Sunday brunch and relaxed apéritivo hours - before retreating upstairs while the city hums beyond the windows.
The Balmoral, Edinburgh
Edinburgh brims with contrasts - Georgian crescents, cobbled closes and wild green hills - all waiting to be explored on foot with a dog by your side. On arrival at The Balmoral, four-legged guests are welcomed with a bed, bowl and homemade treats, while the concierge can arrange dog-walking or sitting through trusted partners, Little Royals. Morning strolls might begin in Princes Street Gardens beneath the Castle, before climbing one of Edinburgh’s seven hills. Calton Hill, a particular favourite, rewards the effort with its sweep of monuments and far-reaching views.
For a sociable pause, The Meadows buzzes with local dog-owners, while Stockbridge offers riverside walks along the Water of Leith and a stop at The Scran & Scallie, famed for its gastropub warmth. After a day of adventure, dogs can curl up beside their owners in the quiet library corner of Brasserie Prince.
From tailored walks to trusted sitters, Rocco Forte Hotels ensures every detail is cared for by our concierge teams - with further information in our Pet Policy.
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