Luxury Bay Area dog services include massage, gourmet treats - The San Francisco Standard

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“I’ve had people in here who spent $1,600, and that’s a stretch for them, and I’ve had people who literally spent $30,000, and if it’s a stretch, they don’t show it,” she said.


Anne Marie Presutti, general manager at Hotel Nikko, says the tempering effect of dogs can be physical. “It’s fascinating to me, the number of people who see a dog, and their shoulders drop six inches, and they just breathe differently,” she said with a laugh. Her pups, Bo and Buster, have become the hotel’s mascots and can be booked to pay a visit to guests’ rooms or bust into corporate meetings as a break-time surprise.


The hotel’s pet-friendly package provides beds, bowls, and toys, as well as an outdoor dog run with gorgeous views and specially constructed props, like doghouses in the shape of a cable car or the Painted Ladies.


Presutti, who is also interim CEO at SF Travel, appreciates how the city treats beloved pets.


“San Francisco as a city is just so friendly for dogs,” she said. “There are so many options of places you can bring them where they’ll be welcomed with open arms. We want you and your pet.”