12 Stays of Christmas
Walking in a winter wonderland takes on a whole new meaning when you and your dog spend the holiday season at one of these Fido-friendly hotels.
By Paris Permenter and John Bigley
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE
The iconic Fairmont Banff Springs, tucked in the Canadian Rockies, celebrates Christmas at the Castle and welcomes you and Fido to join in the fun. The hotel’s Canine Ambassador, Bear, greets visitors and makes sure your dog is welcomed with a bed, bowl and treats. With the Christmas at the Castle package, you can also enjoy an in-room Christmas tree and, throughout the season, the resort is decked out in holiday style, a perfect backdrop for merry photos of your dog-friendly getaway. Winter fun includes snowy dog walks on the grounds of the “Castle in the Rockies” that has greeted guests for over 125 years. Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave., Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1J4; (403) 762 2211; fairmont.com.
BIG APPLE FESTIVITIES
All through The High Line Hotel, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse—because the dog guests are tired after a day of holiday fun. This historic Manhattan hotel is located on Clement Clarke Moore’s 17th-century estate, the site where the author penned “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The fun kicks off with a Christmas tree lighting on December 4 but the holiday spirit continues all month.
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