"When you accompany your people to the Hotel Monaco Portland, it isn't just me who will be taking care of you. But it is my reputation that's riding on your good time. I'm Art, the Monaco's Director of Pet Relations. I make sure the staff and management are in a good mood, receptive to the needs of four-footed guests and their families.
Send me an email before your next stay, and I'll make sure everything is cozy and everybody is well-behaved."
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| Hotel: |
Hotel Monaco Portland |
| City: |
Portland |
| Breed: |
Golden Labrador Retriever |
| Age: |
Four years |
| Likes: |
Belly rubs and elevator rides |
| Dislikes: |
Dieting! |
| Hobbies: |
Scavenging for food |
| You'll Find Art |
Socializing with people (once their pets are settled in) |
| Favorite Food: |
Staff leftovers—especially bacon! |
| Favorite Charity: |
Oregon Humane Society |
| Contact Info: |
art@monaco-portland.com |
Art Lovers
"I think having dogs in hotels makes it feel like home away from home. It's just fantastic!"
—Alixe Mattingly
"He just follows people all around the hotel. He comes and goes. I am sad when he's not here."
—Jill Schlofer
"I think Art is fantastic being at the Hotel Monaco Portland. I think he is great. He is handsome, sexy, personable." —Leigh Kilton-Smith
(This note is from a four-year-old) "Art I love you. I love you vare vare much. I will have to see you a gin. I will miss you vare vare much." —To Art. From Ann
Top Tips for Pet Travelers
Pet ID collars should include final destination information. If travel includes Canada or Mexico, bring official proof of rabies vaccination.
Be honest about your pet's ability to travel; be open to using a kennel if health is a concern.
Trim your pet's nails to avoid damage to new surroundings and to make restraint easier if necessary.
Bathe your pet before the trip to avoid infesting new spaces—if every pet did this, fleas wouldn't have a chance!
Obey leash laws and, of course, always clean up after your pet.
Keep your pet's stress at bay by traveling with items that have the familiar scent of home.
If your pet is unfamiliar with car travel, take a test drive to acclimate your pal ahead of time. Cats should be crated for safety.
Pack a pet first-aid kit that includes phone numbers for your veterinarian and a 24-hour emergency hospital near your destination.
Always have plenty of fresh water on hand, and maintain your pet's balanced diet.
Relax... build extra time into your plans for rest stops and impulse side trips. Make vacation fun for you and your pet.
Kimpton's Pet-Friendly Program
For people who like to bring their pets along, Kimpton's Pet-Friendly program is legendary.
We offer a warm welcome to pets all over the country, making it easy and fun to have them with you. Really. If you're happier and more comfortable traveling with your pet, you're welcome at every Kimpton Hotel. And you can imagine how much fun it is for us.
Here's how we make it a treat to travel with your pet:
- Individual pets are welcomed by name on a lobby activities board
- Our honor bar is stocked with both pet and people treats
- We provide bedding and bowls for guest rooms, including bottled water
- Director of Pet Relations trading cards and their own personal pet travel tips
- Door hangers alert other guests and staff that your pet is in the room
- Our concierge will have local resources and information about pet-friendly restaurants, parks, playgrounds, and stores close by.
- A steady supply of plastic bags for walking your dog
- If we know your pet is coming, the hotel's Director of Pet Relations can send an email.
- Pet toys, eco pet products and pet-friendly magazines
- A special menu for ordering things you may have left behind, like collars, leashes, umbrellas, that kind of thing
- Some hotels offer pet massages as part of our In Room Spa services
Send Art a Message:
Please note - your contact information will only be used to reply to you regarding any request you have made using this form.
If you have made a request we will be in touch with you soon.
