Rs 2,150 hotel room... for dogs

Updated on: 18 February,2011 07:28 AM IST |
Agencies |

The first luxury hotel for dogs in France has opened its doors in Paris-Vincennes.

The first luxury hotel for dogs in France has opened its doors in Paris-Vincennes.

The creator of the hotel named Actuel Dogs Devi Burin, said, "The idea of creating a hotel for dogs came from my husband Stan, an animal behaviourist, who wanted to offer our residents the same benefits of home, having noted that the dog is a member of the family."

A trainer makes a dog run on a treadmill in a room at the first dog palace named Actuel Dogs in Vincennes, near Paris

Burin says the idea of Actuel Dogs was inspired by what already exists in Japan and the United States. The palace has six rooms, two suites each costing 35 euros (Rs 2,150).

The standard room is equipped with two sofa beds and an additional television and a webcam or doggycam.
The hotel accepts all dogs.
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"We do not racially discriminate," insisted Devi. "We welcome all dogs, except those who are aggressive."

"When a dog first comes to the hotel, we learn about him for about two hours before we commit to the custody from the owner," she said.

Before summer, the palace will be equipped with a swimming pool, a spa and a massage parlor.

Dog fever!
Japan has the most dog-related businesses. There are dog shrines for owners who want to be accompanied by their dogs when they pray. Japan also has special swimming pools. Dog hotels in Japan are common. The hoteliers provide etiquette classes, and weight-gain or weight-loss programs.