When I first heard about QT’s Pup Yeah! package, I did not hesitate. I am always looking for ways to include Vinny in more of our plans, and the idea of a dog-friendly luxury hotel stay felt like something I had to experience properly. So we booked a one-night stay at QT Auckland and went in fully excited, with high expectations.
Those expectations were not only met but exceeded. From the second we arrived, the staff made such a fuss of Vinny in the best way. He was greeted like a VIP guest, not an afterthought. It immediately set the tone for the stay and made the whole experience feel warm, welcoming and thoughtful.
The room was beautifully set up for him. His bed was already laid out, along with treats and grooming goodies, and he wasted no time making himself at home. The CUB bed deserves its own shout-out because Vinny absolutely loved it. He curled up straight away and looked so comfortable that I am now seriously considering getting one for our house. The treats were another highlight and felt like a proper indulgence rather than a token pet offering.
One of my favourite parts of the stay was the Strut Your Pup map. Even as an Auckland local, I found new dog-friendly spots I had never come across before. It made the stay feel considered and curated, as QT had actually thought about how people and their dogs would want to spend their time, rather than just providing a room and calling it dog-friendly.
We spent the evening sitting outside with Vinny, sipping cocktails in the sun, and it was one of those simple but perfect moments. He happily sat under the table in the shade, completely content, while we enjoyed the sunshine. It felt easy and natural, not like we were bending rules or feeling awkward about having him with us.
The next morning, somehow managed to top everything. Breakfast in the room was incredible, easily one of the best hotel breakfasts I have had. The food was great, the coffee was excellent, and it was the kind of slow, indulgent morning that makes a one-night stay feel like a proper break.
From start to finish, the entire experience felt thoughtful, seamless and genuinely joyful. Vinny loved it, we loved it, and I would book it again in a heartbeat. It was worth every cent and every second, and it has completely reset my expectations of what a truly dog-friendly hotel stay can be like.
