The Best Hotels to Celebrate National Dog Day

National Dog Day is August 26 and signals a special 24 hours for pet owners and perhaps their most loyal travel companions. Celebrate your dog on National Dog Day and all year long with a stress-free and memorable stay at one of these Fido-friendly hotels.

Guests staying at San Francisco's Hotel Bijou are permitted one dog up to 50 pounds for an additional fee of just $25 per night, making the boutique property a no-brainer for pet-owning travelers looking to explore Union Square as well as the city's lesser-known sights and sounds.

River's Edge Hotel in Portland has got everything traveling dog owners need for the ultimate stay in the Pacific Northwest. The hotel's exclusive pet package will ensure guests and their beloved canines have access to in-room food and water bowls, mats, courtesy bags for walks and a comprehensive list of pet-friendly restaurants, parks and services nearby.

You and your pet don't have to be celebrities to feel like VIPs at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills this National Dog Day. In addition to a concierge list of nearby pet-friendly restaurants, parks, groomers and boutiques, guests and their dogs will enjoy plush beds, water bowls, mats and pet door hangers. Guests can even arrange pet sitting, dog walking and pet spa services through the front desk.

Head to sun-soakedPalm Springs for a memorable stay at the dog-friendly, 30-room Ingleside Inn before summer's up. The historic landmark property recently underwent a year-long revitalization and restoration project and offers dog beds, bowls and treats for a one-time fee of $75 for one four-legged guest and $90 for two.

The five-star Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta welcomes two pets up to 25 pounds for an additional fee and goes the extra mile for dog-owning guests, offering up a selection of pet-friendly dishes, mocktails and a map of dog-friendly attractions, among other perks.

The Bay Area's Stanford Court treats guests and their furry friends to a plethora of fun amenities, including a bag of canine goodies such as a lint roller, chew toys to keep, food and water bowls as well as a plush dog bed. Guests can even borrow a PetCube camera or a GoPro Fetch Dog Harness from the front desk to make some lasting memories over the course of their stay.

Dog owners will love the "Pamper Your Pooch" package at The Sandman in Santa Rosa, California. After all, perks include a waived $25 pet fee, access to the on-property dog station, a water bowl and a pet's guide to the city.

Budget-conscious dog owners who are traveling this National Dog Day or any other time of the year should consider Super 8 by Wyndham. After all, many of the world's largest economy hotel brand's properties are pet-friendly and the chain recently underwent a $100 million renovation across 1,700 hotels in North America that includes a new guestroom design that both guests and their dogs will love. Simply use the Super 8 website's advanced search feature to find a pet-friendly hotel.

Opened earlier this year, The Getaway boats an ideal location in Carmel just a 10-minute walk to a dog-friendly beach. Pet-friendly amenities include bowls, beds and a customized guest ID. All dogs are welcome when guests pay a one-time, non-refundable $75 cleaning fee or $90 cleaning fee for two dogs.

Guests staying at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida can pamper their pets with a package that includes a customized canine meal plan, dog-friendly room service offerings and "yappy hour" specials. Guests will also receive "Do Not Bark" door signs, a pet bed, scratching posts and water and food bowls.