Roch Dog announces the launch of their 2026 Dog Friendly Hotel Awards and invites hotels who can demonstrate excellence in canine hospitality to submit their nominations.
LONDON, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Roch Dog, the independent certification body for dog-friendly hotels, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Roch Dog Friendly Hotel Awards, a new global initiative to seek out and celebrate the hotels setting the standard worldwide. The awards will recognize unparalleled service, exceptional amenities, true canine inclusivity, impactful community engagement, creative marketing, and canine culinary excellence at dog friendly hotels all over the world.
From city breaks to countryside escapes, the Roch Dog Friendly Hotel Awards shine a light on the most committed and creative hotels in canine hospitality. This year's awards, their inaugural awards ceremony, features ten distinct categories, each designed to spotlight and recognise a different aspect of excellence in dog-friendly hospitality, inclusivity, and community.
International Hotel of the Year - Their most prestigious award, honoring one standout hotel that exemplifies world-class dog-friendly hospitality across the board. This hotel will set the global standard, balancing luxury, accessibility, and a passion for canine hospitality.
National Hotel of the Year - Celebrating the top hotel in each country that consistently delivers outstanding service for dogs and their owners. Winners demonstrate national leadership in policy, services, amenities, facilities, staff training, and access levels.
Best Countryside Hotel - Recognising an outstanding countryside hotel that combines natural surroundings with thoughtful resources, and amenities that encourage outdoor adventures.
Best Urban Hotel - Recognising an outstanding city-based hotel that makes dog travel convenient, easy and enjoyable, even in the hustle and bustle of an urban environment.
Culinary Excellence Award - Recognising a hotel that goes above and beyond to feed its canine guests with chef designed dog food menus and homemade treats.
Canine Concierge Award - Awarded to a hotel with the most thoughtful, tailored services for dogs, this award celebrates true attention to detail and outstanding dog-specific care.
Community Pawprint Award - Awarded to a hotel that extends their dog-friendliness beyond their walls into the community, whether it's supporting local shelters, hosting adoption events, or working with local canine clubs, we look for meaningful community engagement.
Canine Comforts Award - This award honors a hotel that delivers exceptional amenities tailored specifically for dogs. From plush dog beds, high-quality bowls, and welcome treats to curated toy selections, doggy room service menus, and thoughtfully placed water stations, the kind of place where dogs are more than welcome,they're completely catered to.