12 hotels where animals are part of the package

By Danae Mercer, CNN
8 minute read
Published 8:31 PM EDT, Tue September 5, 2017
<strong>Kimpton Hotels, USA:</strong> Pets at Kimpton Hotels have an official job title: director of pet relations. At the Portland branch, this honor goes to Dakota, a golden retriever originally from Australia. "Dakota once swam with dolphins and maintains her water-loving ways stateside," says Allison Ferré, regional PR manager at Kimpton Hotels.
Kimpton Hotels, USA: Pets at Kimpton Hotels have an official job title: director of pet relations. At the Portland branch, this honor goes to Dakota, a golden retriever originally from Australia. "Dakota once swam with dolphins and maintains her water-loving ways stateside," says Allison Ferré, regional PR manager at Kimpton Hotels.
Courtesy Kimpton Hotels
<strong>Kimpton Hotels, USA:</strong> Meanwhile over in Seattle, dog Alex is the hotel's mascot. The hotel company also encourages guests to bring their own pet: "If the pet can fit through the hotel doors, they're welcome to stay," says Meredith Black, communications coordinator for Kimpton Hotels.
Kimpton Hotels, USA: Meanwhile over in Seattle, dog Alex is the hotel's mascot. The hotel company also encourages guests to bring their own pet: "If the pet can fit through the hotel doors, they're welcome to stay," says Meredith Black, communications coordinator for Kimpton Hotels.
Courtesy Kimpton Hotels
<strong>Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Lapland, Finland</strong>: Step into Santa's grotto at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, which is an animal paradise. There are 400 husky dogs alongside horses, reindeer and cats.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Lapland, Finland: Step into Santa's grotto at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, which is an animal paradise. There are 400 husky dogs alongside horses, reindeer and cats.
Courtesy Valtteri Hirvonen
<strong>Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Lapland, Finland</strong>: The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is not just for animal-lovers. Everyone will enjoy the spectacular views of the Northern Lights.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Lapland, Finland: The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is not just for animal-lovers. Everyone will enjoy the spectacular views of the Northern Lights.
Courtesy Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Lapland, Finland
<strong>Farm Sanctuary, New York, USA:</strong> This upstate New York resort is entirely animal focused: there are more than 500 animals here, including cows, pigs and lambs.
Farm Sanctuary, New York, USA: This upstate New York resort is entirely animal focused: there are more than 500 animals here, including cows, pigs and lambs.
Courtesy Farm Sanctuary
<strong>Farm Sanctuary, New York, USA:</strong> Overnight guests can enjoy tours of the animal sanctuary, plus the fantastic food is all vegan -- out of respect for the animals.
Farm Sanctuary, New York, USA: Overnight guests can enjoy tours of the animal sanctuary, plus the fantastic food is all vegan -- out of respect for the animals.
Courtesy Farm Sanctuary
<strong>Manor Hill House, Worcestershire, England:</strong> This traditional English country house hotel is home to Jack the horse. "He actually forms quite a bond with guests," says Ros Hill, events and marketing manager for Manor Hill House. "You see them stop to say goodbye to Jack before they leave."
Manor Hill House, Worcestershire, England: This traditional English country house hotel is home to Jack the horse. "He actually forms quite a bond with guests," says Ros Hill, events and marketing manager for Manor Hill House. "You see them stop to say goodbye to Jack before they leave."
Courtesy Manor Hill House
<strong>Mandarin Oriental Boston, Boston, USA:</strong> Boston's branch of the Mandarin Oriental is famed for its two cheerful golden retrievers: Bonnie and Tara. "They provide a warm tail-wagging welcome for all of our guests," says general manager Philipp Knuepfer.
Mandarin Oriental Boston, Boston, USA: Boston's branch of the Mandarin Oriental is famed for its two cheerful golden retrievers: Bonnie and Tara. "They provide a warm tail-wagging welcome for all of our guests," says general manager Philipp Knuepfer.
Courtesy Mandarin Oriental
<strong>Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya:</strong> The name says it all: Giraffe Manor is a sprawling 12-acre resort -- home to lots of giraffes. Twice a day, over breakfast and afternoon tea, the giraffes visit the manor's dining room.
Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya: The name says it all: Giraffe Manor is a sprawling 12-acre resort -- home to lots of giraffes. Twice a day, over breakfast and afternoon tea, the giraffes visit the manor's dining room.
Courtesy Giraffe Manor
<strong>Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya:</strong> The Manor also neighbors Nairobi's Giraffe Centre, a tourist spot that offers giraffe feeding sessions.
Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya: The Manor also neighbors Nairobi's Giraffe Centre, a tourist spot that offers giraffe feeding sessions.
Courtesy Giraffe Manor
<strong>Jumeirah Vittaveli, The Maldives:</strong> High-end resort Jumeirah Vittaveli has pet herons that live on the private island. The venue has 89 villas, each of which has a private pool and direct beach access -- so you could have a heron visitor at any moment.
Jumeirah Vittaveli, The Maldives: High-end resort Jumeirah Vittaveli has pet herons that live on the private island. The venue has 89 villas, each of which has a private pool and direct beach access -- so you could have a heron visitor at any moment.
Courtesy Jumeirah Group
<strong>Desert Palm Dubai, Dubai, UAE:</strong> This Dubai hotel has a Spanish-inspired riding school with 70 horses. Travelers can feed the horses or book a 45-minute riding class.