Treating four-legged companions like family isn’t too far-fetched for Philadelphia–area hotels and restaurants. In honor of National Dog Month this August, we’ve rounded up the best pet-friendly hotel packages, pup-approved menus, and more tail-wagging treats across local hotels and restaurants.
From chef-made doggy room service and luxe hotel amenities keeping pets in mind, to restaurants offering gourmet dishes for furry dining companions, these places are dedicated to making every guest feel right at home. Discover standout offerings from Ghost Light Inn, Stella of New Hope, Hilton Philadelphia Penn’s Landing, Hyatt Centric Center City, Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, Shake Shack, Square 1682, The Inn at Grace Winery, and Urban Farmer.
DOG-FRIENDLY HOTELS
Ghost Light Inn, New Hope, Pennsylvania’s 12-room boutique hotel on the Delaware River, pulls out all the stops for four-legged family members. Owner Sherri Daugherty carries her love for dogs throughout her businesses and understands that they are family, making Ghost Light Inn the ultimate destination for spoiling furry companions.
Ghost Light Inn offers a Dog Lover’s Delight Package including a loaded doggy basket upon arrival featuring extra special treats for the good boys and girls. The Dog Lover’s Delight package is available Wednesday through Sunday for $300 (in addition to room rate) and includes:
- Ghost Light Inn Dog Collar
- Personalized Dog Name Tag
- Leather Potty Bag Pouch
- Doggy Bandana
- Dog Treats from a Local Pet Bakery
- Gift Certificate for a Pet Portrait by L.E Arts, LLC
- Pet-Friendly Local Guide for Things To Do
- Pet Fee for Your First Night
- Dinner Reservations at Dog Friendly Restaurant, Stella of New Hope (Pending Availability)
The Dog Lover’s Delight Package also includes a reservation at the hotel’s in-house dog-friendly restaurant, Stella of New Hope. The restaurant boasts a Pup Menu which features three drool-worthy meals: Ground Beef ($10), Chicken ($11), and Salmon Belly ($14), all paired with farro and English peas.
To book a reservation at Ghost Light Inn and learn more, please visit their website.
50 S Main Street, New Hope, PA | 267.240.7131 | www.ghostlightinn.com
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Hilton Philadelphia Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia’s only waterfront hotel located along the Delaware River, encourages guests to bring their four-legged companions along for a getaway or staycation. The hotel accommodates up to two cats or dogs, with a combined weight of 75 pounds or less. A non-refundable pet fee of $75 per pet, per stay, will be applied to the guest room account. Conveniently located within walking distance to Spruce Street Harbor Park and Washington Square Park, the hotel offers an ideal setting for dogs to explore and enjoy the city. Located just 5 minutes away, Penn’s Landing Dog Park boasts two fenced areas for off-leash play, complete with waste stations, benches, water fountains, and plenty of shade to keep cool.
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd | 215-521-6500 | Website
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Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, the upscale lifestyle hotel nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, invites four-legged companions for stays in the heart of the city with its Paws + Play Package. Hyatt welcomes guests and their furry family members with various amenities that upgrade the in-suite experience and invites guests to explore the city of Brotherly Love. This offering is now available for reservations and pricing is dependent on room rates and availability. The Paws + Play Package includes:
- Pet-friendly welcome amenity (Hyatt Centric-branded dog treats)
- Food and water bowls
- In-room dog bed
- $10 gift certificate to Salty Paws, a local pet shop
- 10% discount on purchases at Salty Paws
- Waived pet fee
Patchwork, Hyatt Centric’s in-house restaurant, is offering dog-friendly dishes for room service as part of the package, including Berries & Cream with mixed berries and heavy cream with walnuts, Chicken & Grains with a chicken breast, mixed grains and spinach, and Beef & Veg with mixed vegetables, a baked burger patty and a slice of baguette.
The hotel is conveniently located one block from Rittenhouse Square, the neighborhood dog-walking destination, making Hyatt the perfect spot for a furry friend to sit and stay for a while.
For more information on pets at Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, click here.
1620 Chancellor St. | 215.985.1234 | website
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Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, South Jersey’s quintessential turn-of-the-century seaside resort in Galloway, provides the ultimate getaway for four-legged best friends. Located 20 minutes away from Atlantic City and 50 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, guests can bring their dog or cat for a fun family getaway or staycation. A non-refundable pet fee of $50 per pet per stay is added to the guest room account. The hotel is in close proximity to the Pine Barrens and the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, providing several miles of winding trails for owners and their dogs. Additionally, just 30 minutes away, the Longport Dog Beach provides an off-leash haven where dogs of all sizes can play freely in the sand and surf.
401 S New York Rd., Galloway, NJ | 609.652.1800 | www.seaviewdolcehotel.com
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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, the upscale luxury hotel blending French flair with American style in the heart of Center City, is an ideal staycation destination for those looking to travel and pamper their four-legged pal. One of Philadelphia’s most chic and luxurious pet-friendly properties, Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square’s accommodates both cats and dogs for a refundable deposit of $300. Upon check-in and arrival to their room, furry companions are greeted with treats and water bowls via room service.
120 S. 17th St., Philadelphia | 215.569.8300 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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The Inn at Grace Winery, located on an idyllic 50-acre private estate in Glenn Mills, PA known for its boutique-style French-inspired wines, offers a Pet Package to ensure all guests, even the furry ones, enjoy their stay. For an additional $45 a booking, the pet package includes dog treats, a keepsake bandana, and toy. Additionally, the room will be set with a dog bowl and dog bed. With plenty of grounds, the property provides ample space for dogs to explore and enjoy leisurely walks with their owner. Dog-friendly cottages include the Window Box, Millstone, Hideaway, Greenhouse, Gardeners, Herb (with a pet limit of 20 pounds), and Sweetwater East and West.
50 Sweetwater Rd, Glenn Mills, PA | 610-459-4711 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS
Shake Shack, America’s premier fast-casual restaurant franchise, known for high-quality Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, and hand-spun shakes, is showing love to its four-legged fans with two bark-worthy offerings: the Pooch-inicomprised of ShackBurger dog biscuits and vanilla custard for a sweet, cooling treat (contains dairy and sugar; not recommended for small dogs), starting at $4.49, and the Bag O’ Bones fashioned with five ShackBurger-flavored biscuits crafted exclusively by NYC’s Bocce’s Bakery, with pricing starting at $8.49.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 10:30am—10pm (Rittenhouse); Monday through Sunday 11am—10pm (Fishtown); Monday through Sunday 11am—10pm (Midtown Village); Sunday through Wednesday 10:30am—10pm, Thursday through Saturday 10:30am—11pm (University City)
2000 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA (Rittenhouse); 1359 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA (Fishtown); 105 S. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA (Midtown Village); 3200 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA (University City)
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Square 1682, the lively modern American kitchen located inside the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, goes all in on dog-friendly dining with its brand-new Pupadelphia Menu, now available via the sweeping sidewalk patio on Sansom Street and in-room dining for dogs checking-in to the Kimpton Hotel Palomar. Crafted by Executive Chef Patrick Czerniak, the Pupadelphia Menu provides five star treatment for pups thanks to dishes such as “Chewsteak” with shaved ribeye, cooper American cheese, and pumpkin speed oat crumble, Bulking Season with grilled chicken, white rice, and Greek yogurt,
and the “Pawfait Power Bowl” with scrambled eggs, yogurt, banana, and berries.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable here.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8am—11am for breakfast; Monday through Thursday 11:30am—2pm, Friday 11:30am—3pm for lunch; Tuesday through Thursday 5pm—10pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm—11pm for dinner; Friday and Saturday 3pm—5pm for mid-day menu; Saturday 9am—3pm, Sunday 9am—2pm for brunch
121 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.563.5008 | Website | Instagram
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Stella of New Hope, Bucks County’s modern American restaurant located in the Ghost Light Inn with 180 degree views of the Delaware River, is the ideal spot to spoil four-legged family members. The restaurant was named after owner Sherri Daugherty’s beloved one-eared rescue pit bull Stella, and features a deluxe Pup Menu. The decadent dog-forward options include Ground Beef ($10), Chicken ($11), and Salmon ($14), all served with farro and English peas.
All proceeds from the Pup Menu are donated to Animal Alliance, a New Jersey non-profit that rescues and rehabilitates homeless animals.
Reservations can be made here.
Hours of operation: Tuesday- Thursday 4 pm-9 pm, Friday- Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm, Friday- Saturday 4pm– 10 pm, Sunday 4 pm – 9 pm
50 S Main St, New Hope, PA 18938 • 267.740.2691 • Website • Instagram • Facebook
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Urban Farmer, the modern American steakhouse located in the Logan Hotel known for its locally sourced ingredients and in-house butcher shop and mushroom program, is soaking up the dog days of summer with their Puppy Menu. Four-legged best friends can dine from a drool-worthy Puppy Menu at Urban Farmer’s outdoor patio and indoor cocktail space, as well as in-room service for those staying in the Logan Hotel.
Executive Chef Sonny Ingui crafted a menu of delectable bites for pups including Pupetizers, Big Bark Bites, and a Doggy Dessert served in custom YETI bowls. Small bites on the Pupetizer menu includes Homemade Dog Biscuits ($5), Two Strips of Thick Cut Bacon ($3.50), and a Peanut Butter and Banana Bowl ($5). Big Bark Bites include BeefTenderloinBits ($13), Grilled Chicken Breast ($10) and a PuppyPatty ($9), a four ounce ground beef patty, all served with white rice. To complete the paw-fect pupper supper, Doggy Dessert is a Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream” ($7) made with frozen greek yogurt and a dog biscuit topping.
Reservations can be made here.
Hours of operation: Monday – Sunday 7am-11pm
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | 215.963.2788 | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook