We took our pooch for a furbulous retreat at Ovolo Nishi Hotel
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Gone be the days where we leave those big doting eyes and the ‘please don’t leave me’ face behind (all dog owners know what we’re talking about).
At the Ovolo Nishi hotel, they are taking ‘pet friendly’ to the next level—providing a luxury Canberra getaway with your furry friend in tow. It’s the first Australian hotel group to offer this innovative V.I.P pooch package, trailblazing an exciting future for pet owners. Ensconced in the architectural magic that is Ovolo Nishi, your pooch will be treated as one of the guests where you can both revel in an experience of holiday perfection.
Think we sound barking mad? HerCanberra journo Elaine Obran and Special Repawter Fergie put it to the test to give us an inside look.
Stay in a room you will fall in ruff with!
As you walk into your room (or jog in awkwardly if you have an excited whippet like me), you will be faced with the breathtaking design of the Ovolo Nishi. The exposed wood and contemporary lines will evoke a sense of calm with the perfect infusion of minimalism and creativity rippling seamlessly throughout this beautiful space. And while you soak up the opulent details, your furry friend will no doubt be sniffing out the doggy amenities. From water bowls, a bag of treats and the sweetest boat dog bed, you and your pooch can sit back and relax with the confidence you are completely taken care of. Oh, and any bookings will have access to the signature Ovolo room perks—think free mini bar, delicious (human) snacks and superspeed Wi-Fi. Heaven!
Say “bone appétit” at the Monster Kitchen and Bar
Strolling through the Monster Kitchen & Bar, pooch in hand, it feels like you are committing an OH&S crime—but this quickly dissolves as welcoming and attentive staff make you feel right at home. With water on tap, lounges for a causal snooze, and pats galore, the attentiveness to your needs (and of course your dogs) is a charming and refreshing change of pace.
Once your furry friend has acclimatised to all the attention, you can focus on food. Monster Kitchen & Bar offers an exquisite all-vegetarian menu, oozing in robust and deep transcendent layers of flavours. Our recommendations? The ‘Winter Pumpkin’ and ‘Tom’s Famous Dumplings’—the delightfully fresh nonmeat flavours will have you and your pooch drooling (literally).
Did someone say puppuccino (and complimentary breakfast) time?
If leaving the comforts of your hotel room feels im-pawsible, this all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet might just tempt you. As part of your V.I.P package, the myriad of options and the deliciously diverse selection seriously reflects the high standard of this indulgent pooch getaway—think artisan delights, fruit by the handful and perfectly cooked eggs! The complimentary puppuchino on arrival is a charming touch (our little whippet has never scoffed something down so fast in her life).
Submerged in the warmly lit and intimate atmosphere, you will have a moment to pause, reflect and get lost in the beautiful memories you have just made with your furry friend.
Fergie verdict? It was absolutely paw-fect.
THE ESSENTIALS
What: Ovolo Nishi Hotel
Where: NewActon Precinct, 25 Edinburgh Ave
Web: ovolohotels.com
Photos (except for the feature of Fergie) supplied by the Ovolo Nishi Hotel
