Roch Dog

10/03/2025

What is canine inclusivity? And how does it tie into the fight for disability justice?

10/03/2025

You might be dog-friendly, but are your plants friendly to dogs? Let's take a closer look at toxic vs. non-toxic plants for your hotel, home, and garden.

10/03/2025

We certified the Windjammer Landing in St. Lucia as dog-friendly, but they scored a disappointing D rank, making them a poor choice for dog owners visiting the island. Dogs are not welcome in the bar or restaurant, and dogs cannot stay in the room on their own, meaning you will struggle to enjoy this resort. For a hefty canine tax of $100 USD per day, you get a water bowl and treats, but you aren't allowed to use their garden. They also have a weight limit of just 50 pounds (22.7 kilos), which restricts medium-sized dog breeds like our founder's Labrador.

The Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort has scored a disappointing D rank, making it an almost unacceptable choice for dog owners visiting Castries, St Lucia. While dogs are allowed in the hotel lounge and public areas, they are not welcome in the bar, restaurant, or spa. Additionally, dogs cannot...

10/03/2025

We certified the Hôtel Régent Contades as dog-friendly, but it scored a disappointing D rank, making it a poor choice for dog owners visiting Strasbourg. They don't have any weight limits, so all dog breeds are welcome, but dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, terrace, or public areas. For a canine tax of 24€ per night you get beds, bowls, but little else.

The Régent Contades has scored a disappointing D rank, making it an almost unacceptable choice for dog owners visiting Strasbourg, France. While most of their rooms are dog-friendly, dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, terrace, or public areas, which limits canine inclusivity. However, dog...

10/03/2025

We certified the Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade as dog-friendly; they scored an average C rank, making them an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting Lisbon. Dogs are welcome in their bar and restaurant, and the hotel provides beds and food/water bowls, but with a weight limit of just 18 pounds (8 kg), only the smallest dogs are welcome at this hotel, and our labrador is excluded.

The Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade has scored an average C rank, making it an adequate choice for dog owners visiting Lisbon. Most of their rooms are dog-friendly, so availability should not be an issue. Dogs are welcome in the bar, restaurant, and on the terrace, but only at entrance tables with a leash....

10/03/2025

We certified The Sutton Place Hotels property in Vancouver as dog-friendly; they scored our disappointing D rank, making them a poor choice for dog owners visiting the city. Dogs are not allowed in the bar or restaurant and are not allowed to stay in the room on their own, which could complicate plans. For a canine tax of $40 per night ($175 per week), you might get some bowls if you ask for them, and they might walk your dog "if they aren't busy." But with a weight limit of 50 pounds (22.7 kilos), this hotel excludes our Labrador, calling into question their commitment to being dog-friendly.

The Sutton Place Hotel has scored a disappointing D rank, making it an almost unacceptable choice for dog owners visiting Vancouver, British Columbia. While the hotel does allow dogs in select rooms, they are not welcome in common areas like the bar, restaurant, or lounge, which limits the overall c...

10/03/2025

We certified the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul as dog-friendly; they scored a respectable B rank, making it a good place to stay when visiting the city. Dogs stay free at this hotel, and they provide beds and bowls, have an onsite garden you can use, and dogs can stay in the room on their own. But their weight limit of just 22 pounds (10k) restricts access to our labrador, and calls their commitment to being dog-friendly into question.

The Çırağan Palace Kempinski has scored a respectable B rank, making it a good option for dog owners visiting İstanbul, Türkiye. Most of their rooms are dog-friendly, so availability should not be an issue. But dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, or pool area, making it difficult to en...

07/03/2025

We certified the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise as dog-friendly; they scored a respectable B rank, making them a decent choice for dog owners visiting Lake Louise. Food and water bowls are provided on request, and there are no weight limits. They can conveniently arrange for your dog to be walked, but the hotel is surrounded by natural beauty, so your dog's walks will be incredible. The canine tax of $85 a night is outrageously high compared to other hotels, especially given the lack of access to the bar, no dog beds, and dogs not being allowed to stay in the room on their own. It means you cannot really enjoy this hotel.

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has scored a respectable B rank, making it a good option for dog owners visiting Lake Louise, USA. Most of their rooms are dog-friendly, so availability should not be an issue. While dogs aren't allowed in the bar, restaurant, or terrace, they are welcome in the hote...

07/03/2025

We certified the Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection as dog-friendly; they scored a respectable B rank, making them a good choice for dog owners visiting the city. Beds and bowls are provided, there are no weight limits, and they can even arrange dog-walking services if you need them. But dogs cannot be left alone in the room, which could complicate plans.

The Hotel X has scored a respectable B rank, making it a good choice for dog owners visiting Toronto. Most of their rooms are dog-friendly, so availability should not be an issue. Dogs are welcome in the hotel lounge and public areas, but dogs are not allowed in the bar or restaurant which limits so...

07/03/2025

We certified the Fairmont Royal York as dog-friendly, and it scored a respectable B rank, making it a good choice for dog owners visiting Toronto. For a very reasonable $50 fee per stay, you get beds, bowls, and dog-walking services, but only if you own a Chihuahua because their weight limit of 20 pounds (9 kg) excludes most dogs, including our Labrador.

The Fairmont Royal York has scored a respectable B rank, making it a good option for dog owners visiting Toronto, Canada. Most of their rooms are dog-friendly, so availability should not be an issue. Dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, or terrace, which limits some social options for dog ow...

07/03/2025

We certified The St. Regis Toronto as dog-friendly; they scored our C rank, making them an acceptable choice for dog owners. Dogs stay for free, there are no weight limits, beds and bowls are provided, and they can even walk your dog for you.

The St Regis has scored an average C rank, making it an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting Toronto, Canada. While most rooms are dog-friendly, dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, or any public areas where food and beverages are served. This limits canine inclusivity, as dogs are conf...

07/03/2025

We certified The Hazelton Hotel as dog-friendly. They scored a respectable B rank, which makes them a good choice for dog owners visiting Toronto. beds and bowls are provided, dogs can stay in the room on their own, and they can conveniently arrange for dog walking services if you need them. The only problem is their weight limit of 50 pounds (22.7 kilos), which restricts access to our founder's labrador.

The Hazleton Hotel has scored a respectable B rank, making it a good option for dog owners visiting Toronto. All of their rooms are dog-friendly, so availability should not be an issue. While dogs are not allowed in the bar or restaurant, dogs can stay in the room on their own, providing convenience...

07/03/2025

We certified the Hôtel Le Germain Toronto as dog-friendly; they scored our C rank, making them an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting the city. For a reasonable $45, you get a bed and bowls, but a security deposit of $100 per night is required, significantly increasing the upfront cost of a room.

The Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer has scored an average C rank, making it an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting Toronto. While most rooms are dog-friendly, ensuring availability isn't an issue, dogs are restricted from the bar, and restaurant, limiting their access to common areas. Dogs can st...

07/03/2025

We certified the Hôtel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square as dog-friendly, but it scored a disappointing D rank, making it a poor choice for dog owners visiting the city. You get a bed and bowls for a (reasonable) $45 canine tax, but little else. Dogs are not allowed to stay in the room on their own, and you will be fined $200 if you need to step out without them for a while.

The Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf has scored a disappointing D rank, making it an almost unacceptable choice for dog owners visiting Toronto, Canada. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, terrace, or any public areas, which means your canine companion is confined to the room...

07/03/2025

We certified the Shangri-La Toronto as dog friendly; they scored our C rank, making them an acceptable choice for dog owners. You get a bed and bowls in return for a canine tax of $125 per stay. Their weight limit is 50 pounds (22.7 kilos), which restricts medium-sized dog breeds like our founder's Labrador, showing a poor commitment to canine inclusivity.

The Shangri-La Toronto scored our C rank, making it an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting the city. All of their rooms are dog-friendly, so availability shouldn't ever be an issue. While dogs are permitted in the lounge and public areas, they are not allowed in the bar and restaurant. Dogs ar...

07/03/2025

We certified 1 Hotel Toronto; they scored a respectable B rank, making them a good choice for dog owners visiting the city. Dogs stay for free, and there are no weight limits, meaning all dog breeds are welcome. They conveniently provide beds, food, and water bowls, so you don't have to bring them with you.

The 1 Hotel has scored a decent B rank, making it a respectable choice for dog owners visiting Toronto, Canada. Most of their rooms are dog-friendly, so availability should never be an issue. However, dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, terrace, or public areas, which limits canine inclusiv...

06/03/2025

We certified the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto as dog-friendly; they scored our C rank, making them an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting the city. For a canine tax of $150 CAD per stay, you get a bed and food/water bowls as long as you own a chihuahua. With a weight limit of just 25 pounds (11 kg), only the tiniest of dogs are welcome at this hotel, which excludes our founder's labrador and calls their commitment to being pet-friendly into question.

The Four Seasons Toronto has scored an average C rank, making it an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting Toronto, Canada. While most rooms are dog-friendly, dogs are restricted to rooms and not allowed in the bar or restaurant, but dogs can stay in the room on their own, which is a convenient f...

28/02/2025

We certified the Hotel El Palace Barcelona as dog-friendly, but they scored a disappointing D rank, making them a poor choice for dog owners visiting the city. Beds and bowls are provided for a canine tax of 75€ per night, but dogs are banned from the bar and restaurant, so you cannot really enjoy this hotel.

Finally, an absurd weight limit of just 22 pounds (10 kilos) restricts dog breeds like our founder's Labrador, calling their claim of being pet-friendly into question.

The El Palace Barcelona has scored a disappointing D rank, making it an almost unacceptable choice for dog owners visiting Barcelona, Spain. While dogs are allowed in the hotel lounge and public areas, they are not welcome in the bar or restaurant, which limits the overall canine inclusivity. Dogs c...