The SLS Hotel – Beverly Hills in Los Angeles offers a creative take on luxury hospitality, with interiors designed by Philippe Starck that feel more like stepping into contemporary art than a standard hotel room. The aesthetic is bold and playful throughout—think sculptural furniture, unexpected color combinations, and spaces that make you want to explore every corner. If you’re traveling with your dog, the hotel welcomes them as actual guests rather than tolerated additions.

The location puts you in the heart of Beverly Hills, near the shops and restaurants along Wilshire Boulevard and close enough to walk toward the quieter residential areas where you can find some peaceful spots for your dog. The hotel has multiple dining options on-site, including restaurants from Chef José Andrés, so you’re not forced to leave the property to eat well if you don’t want to. That said, Beverly Hills itself isn’t particularly walkable for dogs—the sidewalks are more about shopping than strolling, and the area can get crowded and hot in summer.

What matters most for traveling with a dog here is that the staff treats them as guests who belong there. You’ll find dog-friendly rooms and the hotel handles the logistics of having a dog on-site without making you feel like you’re breaking rules or inconveniencing anyone. The rooms themselves are comfortable enough that if you need to leave your dog while you’re out exploring, you’re not stashing them in a cramped space. The styling is modern and minimal, so there’s actually room to move around.

The main trade-off is that Beverly Hills as a neighborhood isn’t ideal for extensive dog walking—you’re really better off driving somewhere with actual parks and trails. But if you want a stylish, dog-welcoming base while you’re in Los Angeles, this hotel treats your dog like part of the clientele rather than luggage.