Is traveling alone lonely? There's actually a hotel that offers a dog-lending service

Buster enjoys the hotel pool facilities with ease. (Photo / from Buster's Twitter)

Buster takes a photo with the Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic landmark in San Francisco. (Photo / from Buster's Twitter)

Of course, you can also borrow Buster to accompany you on your trip. (Photo / from Buster's Twitter)

Buster is definitely the most beloved employee at the Nikko Hotel San Francisco. (Photo / from Buster's Twitter)

Enjoying a carefree and unencumbered trip is best done alone, but the absence of someone to share the beautiful sights and delicious food can feel lonely. Having a quiet travel companion by your side can greatly enrich the journey. The hotel offering this companion service is the Nikko Hotel San Francisco, but this companion isn’t human — it’s an adorable dog.

The Nikko Hotel San Francisco has recently gained considerable attention on Instagram thanks to a social media-famous dog. The hotel has a policy where guests staying alone who feel lonely can be offered a dog as a travel companion, and the one assigned to this role is the lovable “Buster.”

Buster is an official staff member hired by the Nikko Hotel San Francisco. His main job each day is to pose fashionably for photos, and he has now become the most adored employee at the hotel. Like most influencers, Buster often shares his own photos — such as “travel scenic shots” with local landmarks. He also dons sunglasses and floral shirts, looking thoroughly enjoying a resort-style stay at the hotel. Buster’s promotional skills are top-notch, bringing plenty of exposure to the hotel.

The Nikko Hotel San Francisco is actually very pet-friendly. Unlike most hotels that do not allow pets, at the Nikko Hotel San Francisco, guests can pay an additional $50 to have their furry companions receive their own bed, food bowl, and corresponding services in the room.