AMENITIES

AMENITIES

For cats and dogs

With so many hotels accepting pets, it’s no surprise that travelers are including the family dog — and sometimes cat — on their vacations. Here’s a sampling of what some California hotels and B&Bs are offering to entice pet owners (always ask about size restrictions and fees):

Have a cat? At W Hotels, guests receive cat toys and treats at check-in and can request food, litter boxes, a birthday cake and a “Meow-ow Box” first-aid kit. Visit www.starwoodhotels.com for more information.

The Cypress Inn in pet-friendly Carmel has doggie blankets, evening turndown service and pet sitting. Dogs can run off-leash on nearby Carmel Beach. Visit www.cypress-inn.com for more information.

The Viceroy Palm Springs offers a personalized dog dish, freshly baked dog biscuits and, in the summer, four cooling pools for dogs to escape the heat. Visit www.viceroypalmsprings.com for more information.

The Casa Laguna Inn and Spa in Laguna Beach has a certified canine massage therapist available for relaxation, pain or anxiety-relief massages, at $75 a session. Visit www.casalaguna.com for more information.

Don’t have a pet but wish you did? The Hotel Monaco in San Francisco will lend guests a goldfish during their stay. Dogs get use of a bowl, bottled water, chew toys and Lassie videos to stay entertained. Visit www.monaco-sf.com for more information.