The Kimpton Everly Hotel‘s sun-filled lobby in the heart of Hollywood feels like the kind of place where you’d actually want to settle in for a while instead of rushing straight to your room. The bright interiors and lush landscaping create a genuine escape from LA’s constant motion, and the views either showcase the shimmering skyline or the Hollywood Hills, depending on your room. You’ll spot the Hollywood Sign from certain angles, which is worth waking up for.

The rooms themselves are well-appointed with Casper mattresses and Atelier Bloem toiletries, but the real appeal for traveling with a dog is Kimpton’s actual pet policy: your dog stays free, no matter the size, weight, or breed. There’s no nickel-and-diming here, which is refreshing. The fifth-floor Skyline Sundeck gives you a place to hang out with your dog above the city chaos, and the nightly wine reception welcomes pets—so your dog can mingle while you unwind with a glass.

The hotel has a stylish bar scene with Jane Q and Ever Bar on-site, so you’re not stuck in your room if you want to grab a drink. Staff genuinely seem to welcome dogs rather than just tolerating them. The location puts you in Hollywood proper, so you’re close to the Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, and various hiking trails in the surrounding hills. Hollywood Boulevard gets touristy and crowded, but the hotel itself sits just off the main drag, so you get proximity without being in the thick of it.

If your dog can fit in the elevator (basically any dog under about 150 pounds), they’re welcome. That practical detail matters more than flowery language about “welcoming pets”—it tells you they’ve actually thought this through.