Petside.com (http://www.petside.com), the popular online destination for pet owners and pet enthusiasts from NBC Universal Digital Media, has named The James Hotel of Chicago, IL the #1 hotel destination when traveling with pets. This Windy City luxury hotel offers a host of amenities for pet owners and their furry friends, ranging from spa services to a gourmet pet menu from David Burke's Primehouse Restaurant to in-room training sessions with an award-winning animal behaviorialist. In addition, according to Petside.com's editors, four other hotels from across the country warranted a spot on their list of top picks.

Petside.com's Top Five Pet-Friendly Hotels:

1. The James Hotel - Chicago, IL
2. The W Tuscany - New York, NY
3. The Hotel Monaco - Denver, CO
4. Bowen's By The Bays - Hampton Bays, NY
5. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza - Los Angeles, CA

This exclusive list of pet-friendly hotels is part of a comprehensive Petside.com summer travel package (http://petside.com/news/pet-travel.html) featuring vacation ideas for pet lovers, tips on how to fly the friendly skies with your pet, reviews of the best cars to buy or rent if you want to road trip with your pet, and a look at the latest must-have pet travel products.

In addition, Petside.com's contributing veterinarian Dr. Lauren Brickman offers up medical advice on how to protect your pet during your summer vacation, whether going across the country or just relaxing in your backyard.

"It was gratifying to see how many hotels are starting to cater to travelers with pets," said Kim Jack Riley, editor-in-chief of Petside.com. "Between Petside.com's list of pet-friendly hotel picks and our collection of other summer travel features, our readers -- and their dogs and cats -- are sure to have fun in the sun this season."