Located in the Hacienda Business Park, Hyatt House Pleasanton is an upscale hotel with residential-style suites that work well for both business trips and longer getaways with your dog. The one and two bedroom suites have contemporary decor and modern amenities—each room includes a separate living area, full kitchen, 32-inch flat-screen TV, and plenty of space to spread out. This setup is genuinely helpful if you’re staying more than a night or two, since you can cook some meals and let your dog settle into a space that feels less cramped than a standard hotel room.

The hotel welcomes dogs enthusiastically, and their resident dog Ursa hangs around the reception area—a good sign they’re comfortable with canine guests. You’ll have access to an outdoor courtyard pool and hot tub if you want to cool off, plus a sport court and the StayFit fitness center with Life Fitness cardio equipment if you need to work off some energy yourself. Free daily breakfast is included, and there’s H BAR for evening food and drinks.

Location-wise, you’re about 25 minutes from Oakland International Airport if you’re flying in. Pleasanton itself has a fairly walkable downtown area for casual dog strolls, and you’re well-positioned for day trips. Mt. Diablo State Park is close by with its hiking trails, Dublin Ranch Golf Course is nearby if that interests you, and the Livermore wine region is within driving distance if you want to explore while someone watches your dog back at the hotel. Local restaurants and shopping are easy to find around the park area, so you won’t have trouble finding dinner after a day out with your dog.