August is National Dog Month and one hotel is making sure our best friends are pampered! The InterContinental Miami is rolling out the red carpet for its four-legged guests. And we\u2019re talking VIP concierge, special events and even fine dining that\u2019s sure to make cats jealous.<\/p>\n
August is all about man\u2019s and woman\u2019s best friend. And SoFlo pups are getting the five-star treatment.<\/p>\n
The InterContinental in downtown Miami is inviting you and your four-legged friend for a luxury stay.<\/p>\n
Gina Genna: \u201cFor the second year in a row, we have just been named most dog-friendly hotel on Earth, ranked by Roch, which is a luxury hotel dog-friendly rating system.\u201d<\/p>\n
This award isn\u2019t just given out \u2014 it\u2019s earned!<\/p>\n
And the perks start for your pup the moment you guys arrive.<\/p>\n
Gina Genna: \u201cOur colleagues here are inclined to welcome the four-legged friends when they arrive. Our bellman, or our doorman, spots the dog, they are automatically offered a bone if they are allowed to have it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then when you reach the check counter, the pooch is gifted a bark box.<\/p>\n
Gina Genna: \u201cThat box gives you a curated package for your dog. A logo InterContinental bandana, and also young pup dehydrated chicken chips so the pups have a snack during their stay.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you forgot your pet food, don\u2019t worry, just order room service.<\/p>\n
Gina Genna: \u201cWe have fresh steak bowls with raw vegetables and we have a fresh chicken bowl with raw vegetables.\u201d<\/p>\n
And now there is a new member on the hotel staff: Rocco!<\/p>\n
Gina Genna: \u201cWe are rolling out our first AI virtual dog concierge. Rocco, the paw d\u2019or virtual app, allows guest traveling with dogs to simply scan a QR code, ask him anything and everything dog-friendly Miami. Where to play, where to walk, where to dine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then there is Paws Patio: think of it like a mixer for dogs and humans.<\/p>\n
Gina Genna: \u201cEvery Wednesday, we have our free Paws Patio event, which is a community event, or a local doggy play date. They get free pup cups, they have music. We have doggy pools and sprinklers for all the dogs to enjoy some outdoor fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
No dog is too big or too small to enjoy this stay.<\/p>\n
Gina Genna: \u201cWe do not have breed restrictions and we do not have weight restrictions, so all dogs are welcome.\u201d<\/p>\n
Any guests traveling with a pup will earn 3000 IHG points that can be used toward future stays.<\/p>\n