Dog-Friendly Boston: A Dog's-Eye View
By Eric Grossman, Boston Editor
Meet Otto, Citysearch Boston's #1 pooch. We recently trailed him around Boston and asked his thoughts on the city's top dog-friendly spots. His comments have been edited for grammar, as well as slobber.
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Nine Zero Hotel
90 Tremont St, Boston, MA
"The 'IN the Doghouse' program is right up my alley. Welcome gifts include a stylish ID tag and tasty treats like chicken broth lollipops. The doggie beds are plush and comfy, and for an additional cost, grooming, sitting and massage services are available."
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Hotel Marlowe
25 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA
"Personally, I'm not all that into the hotel's welcome gift--leopard-print collars are so last year! The welcome note from Bailey, the hotel's mascot, is a nice touch." -
Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
"I love the Colonnade's VIPets program. Besides setting me up with a bed, bowl and treats, the hotel stocks three brands of food--who says we can't have dinner options, too?" -
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
"The dog beds here are nice and fluffy, and they're available gratis, as are water bowls and handfuls of dog biscuits. Yum!" -
Onyx Hotel
155 Portland St, Boston, MA
"The area around the hotel isn't my favorite (come on people--more trees, less fire hydrants!) but the gourmet dog cookies and helpful clean-up bags are a plus."
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Tremont 647
647 Tremont St, Boston, MA
"When the weather's good, all my South End friends and I hit the patio on Saturday afternoons to enjoy treats from the nearby Polka Dog bakery. I just LOVE the lamb rangoons!" -
Henrietta's Table
1 Bennett St (The Charles Hotel), Cambridge, MA
"When I'm dieting, I enjoy frequenting Harvard Square's largest patio, where the table scraps tend to be fresh and organic." -
The Kinsale Irish Pub and Restaurant
2 Center Plz, Boston, MA
"The concrete jungle that is Government Center kind of cramps my style, but the Kinsale's sidewalk patio is a friendly place, and I enjoy the people-watching." -
Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
"True, I can't read, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the calm, community-oriented vibe provided by this popular Coolidge Corner bookstore. Not only am I welcomed here, but the clerks behind the register usually have some treats for me!" -
Polka Dog Bakery
256 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA
"This is why I behave. Polka Dog sells a cavalcade of gourmet treats and toys. And the sunday brunch is a huge see-and-be-seen event. I love their blueberry WOOFles!"
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Boston Common
South side of Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
"The city's largest green affords plenty of room for me to stretch my legs, plus ample opportunity to meet other breeds, from Bichons to Japanese tourists." -
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
3 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA
"For gregarious pooches like me, the marketplace can't be beat--just beware of dropped pizza crusts and city grime." -
Freedom Trail
15 State St, Boston, MA
"Like most locals, I haven't walked the entire length of our nation's most historic trail. But, keeping my human counterparts in mind, it does make for a nice stroll."
