Top Rated Pet Friendly Hotels in Los Angeles

If you're heading to Los Angeles and are looking for a pet friendly hotel, look no further. Here are my picks for the best places for you and your pooch to stay.

My first pick is Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood. It's a gorgeous boutique hotel located on Wilshire Boulevard's Golden Mile near Westwood Village, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, and UCLA. Your pet will receive special attention at check in and throughout your stay and enjoy exploring the neighborhood. Rooms are beautifully decorated and feature LCD TVs and complimentary wireless access and newspaper. The hotel is known for their outstanding customer service and offers a free morning coffee and tea bar and complimentary shuttle service. Rates average $300 per night.

My second pet friendly hotel pick is The Residence Inn - Beverly Hills. The hotel is located one mile from Rodeo Drive and offers a complimentary shuttle to nearby attractions. Rooms feature full kitchens and sitting areas with plasma TVs. All sizes of pets are welcome, provided you pay the $80 fee, plus an additional $10 per night for one pet, $5 for each additional pet. Rates average $240 per night.

Another pet friendly hotel in Los Angeles is the Custom Hotel. It is located 3 miles from LAX and 6 miles from the pier and beaches of Santa Monica. As long as Fido weighs in under 40 pounds, he's welcome here. Note there is a $75 pet fee per stay. The hotel has a young vibe and features a wonderful pool area with sundeck and cabanas. Rooms are clean and contemporary and feature iPod docking stations. Rates average $140 per night.

If you're looking for luxury, the Four Seasons Los Angeles is a great spot for you and your purse-sized pet. It's located minutes from posh Rodeo Drive shopping and is in a quiet residential neighborhood, perfect for walking your four legged friend. Dogs 15 pounds and under are welcome at no charge. All rooms are elegantly decorated and feature walk out balconies. Rates average $600 per night.

My final pet friendly hotel pick is the Luxe Hotel - Sunset Boulevard. It is located on a lush seven acre estate surrounded by beautiful gardens, yet in the middle of all the Sunset Boulevard action. There is no size limit for pets, but there is a $100 pet fee. The hotel features a full service spa, pool, tennis courts and piano bar and the rooms are spacious and well appointed. Rates average $250 per night.

No matter which hotel you choose, you'll want to take your dog to Runyon Canyon Park on Fuller Avenue at Mulholland Drive. Not only can your dog get some exercise at the dog park, but you'll be likely to spot a few celebrities and their furry friends. Follow the hiking trail to the scenic point for breathtaking views of the Hollywood sign and downtown LA.