Roch Dog

Roch created the worlds first dog-friendly certification and ranking process for the hotel industry. We help dog owners punch through the pet-friendly noise to find the best places to stay with their dog, no matter where they are. If you love dog-friendly as much as we do, let's celebrate it together! ⭐ Find the worlds best pet-friendly hotels ranked on RochDog.com ⭐ #petfriendly #dogfriendly #hotels #ranked

We are delighted to announce that we have discovered an exceptionally dog-friendly hotel called The Little Nell, which scored our highest A+ rank, making it the best pet-friendly hotel in Aspen, Colorado. This hotel is a haven for dog owners. Dogs are welcome in the bar, restaurant, and all public areas, showcasing its high level of canine inclusivity. They provide beds, food and water bowls, and they even have a dog food menu! They have no weight limits, all of their rooms are dog-friendly, they can arrange dog-walking and dog-sitting services, their staff have been trained to deal with canine guests, and they carry dog treats in their pockets at all times. Well done Jon Fillman and team, we think you have one of the best pet-friendly hotels in the world, and that doesn't happen by accident. https://lnkd.in/dWZjfF68

When it comes to dog friendliness, Gen Z isn't just following millennial trends—they’re evolving them. Get the full scoop on this new generation of dog owners in our latest article on the trend by Erin Latham Shea. https://lnkd.in/euTCDPi8

We certified the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech as dog-friendly; they scored a fantastic A rank, making them the best dog-friendly hotel in Morroco! Dogs stay for *free* and are welcome in the bar, restaurant, lounge and public areas. They have a dog food room service menu, and conveniently, dogs can stay in the room on their own if you need to step out for a while. The only bad thing about this hotel is its absurd weight limit of 22 pounds (10 kg), which restricts all but the tiniest dog breeds, including our founder's labrador, which calls into question their commitment to inclusivity. Sort that weight limit out Alain-Thomas Briere, it ruins your excellent dog friendly credentials, and we would be upset if you excluded our cofounder. https://lnkd.in/e8TtrNFt

We certified the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport as dog-friendly; they scored a disappointing D rank, making them an almost unacceptable choice for dog owners. Dogs are not allowed in the bar or restaurant, and they do not provide beds, bowls, or food. Despite not providing any services or amenities, they do have a dedicated pet relief area on site, and they don't have any weight limits so even the largest of dog breeds are welcome for a canine tax of $50 per pet per night. This rank puts you at the bottom of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts dog-friendly league table Paul Ohm and Brenda Probasco, a poor show. https://lnkd.in/erqZyx2T

We certified the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, as dog-friendly; they scored a failing F rank, which makes them a hotel to avoid for dog owners. They fail to provide basic amenities like beds, bowls and food, and dogs aren't welcome in their bar or restaurant, so you can't enjoy the hotel with your dog. They charge a $50 canine tax while offering no services or amenities in return. and their weight limit is 50 pounds (22.7 kilos), which excludes medium-sized dog breeds like our founder's Labrador, calling into question their commitment to canine inclusivity. This is not a dog-friendly hotel by any measure. A poor show Robert Housez and Desha Sampson, especially for a hotel that describes itself as the "friendliest hotel in Toronto", not to dogs you're not. You even have a ridiculously hostile policy where if your dog "causes disturbance affecting the comfort of other guests", you will be "expected to compensate the hotel for the loss of revenue". Langham Hospitality Group should be ashamed to call this hotel they manage pet-friendly; it's a disgrace. https://lnkd.in/eaJkvjJb

We certified the InterContinental Lisbon as dog-friendly; they scored a C rank, making them an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting the city. They provide basic amenities like beds and bowls, but they do not sell dog food. Dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant, or terrace, which limits some social options for dog owners, but dogs can stay in the room on their own, meaning that you can enjoy this hotel as long as you leave your dog in the room. Not bad Carla Fontes and Maarten P. Drenth, but this rank makes you one of the least dog-friendly InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, needs improving. https://lnkd.in/eYMzw4ZS

We certified Cliveden House and Spa as dog-friendly; they scored a C rank, making them an acceptable choice for dog owners visiting Taplow. Dogs are welcome in their bar, restaurant, terrace, and lounge so that you can enjoy the hotel with your dog. Beds and bowls are provided; they even have a dog food menu, and the surrounding 276-acre estate is perfect for dog walks. Not bad, Karen Avery and Jordan Hughes MIH, but an iconic luxury hotel of your stature should really be ranking much higher than a C... https://lnkd.in/ePY4Pp54

🚀 Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that Roch Dog has been accepted into the NVIDIA Inception program for emerging #AI startups! 🚀 We are building the world's first AI-powered hotel certification engine, revolutionising how hotels are evaluated, ranked, and reviewed. Leveraging open-source intelligence, advanced contextual analysis, and algorithmic cluster benchmarking, we provide the hotel industry with a certification model that is built on the core principles of integrity, independence, and objectivity. Leveraging AI, we provide the hotel industry with a global standard for hotel certification, while setting a new benchmark for transparency and excellence. Joining NVIDIA Inception gives us access to cutting-edge technology, training, expert guidance, and tools that will supercharge our core AI capabilities. Follow us to watch us scale our model globally in 100+ countries! #NVIDIAInception #AI #Startup #Hotels #Hospitality

We were delighted to be mentioned in the 2025 Skift Megatrends report on dog-friendly travel, we are grateful to Peden Doma Bhutia and Skift for the mention, and for quoting our founder Guise B. ❤️ Check out the report on pet-friendly travel using the link below, it is a deep dive into a fundamental shift in how people travel, a closer look at the numbers driving the trend, and a snapshot of how hotels are responding. A deeply insightful read for those of you with dog-friendly in mind. https://lnkd.in/djhw9yN2