Dog-Friendly Hotels in the USA

Finding dog friendly hotels in the USA is easier than it has ever been — but “pets welcome” can mean very different things from one chain to the next. One brand charges nothing and has no size limit; another caps dogs at 40 pounds and adds a nightly fee; a third leaves every rule up to the individual hotel. This guide explains how hotel pet policies actually work, compares 14 major chains side by side, and covers what to check before you book, how to be a good hotel guest with a dog, and how to find a place to stay on a road trip. Every chain policy below was checked against the brand’s official website in September 2026, but hotel rules change often, so always confirm with the property before you travel.

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How hotel pet policies work

Almost every hotel pet policy in the US is built from the same handful of rules. Once you know what they are, you can read any policy in a couple of minutes and spot the details that matter for your dog. Here’s what to look for.

Pet fees: per night, per stay, or none at all

Pet fees come in three main shapes. Some hotels charge a nightly fee, often with a cap for longer stays — La Quinta’s optional fee, for example, is charged per night up to a maximum per stay. Others charge a flat fee per stay, which works out cheaper the longer you stay. And a few brands charge no pet fee at all, most notably Kimpton.

Watch for two extra details. First, whether the fee is per room or per pet — a per-pet fee doubles if you travel with two dogs. Second, whether there’s a refundable damage deposit on top of the fee; Best Western, for instance, says a refundable deposit may be required at some hotels. Fees are usually non-refundable cleaning charges, so they’re paid even if your dog leaves the room spotless.

Weight and size limits

Weight limits are the rule most likely to catch out owners of large dogs. Common caps are 40, 50, 75 or 80 pounds per dog, and a few hotels limit the combined weight of all pets in the room rather than each dog. Drury Hotels, for example, sets an 80-pound limit on the total combined weight of pets in a room.

Some brands skip weight entirely and measure size instead — Extended Stay America limits pets to 36 inches long and 36 inches tall. Others have no limit at all. If you have a big dog, filter on this first; it rules out more hotels than any other factor.

How many dogs you can bring

Two pets per room is the most common limit across the chains we checked, including La Quinta, Red Roof, Motel 6, Best Western, Loews, Drury, Sonesta and Extended Stay America. Kimpton is the standout exception, with no stated limit on the number of pets. If you travel with three or more dogs, you’ll usually need management approval or a second room — ask before you book, not at check-in.

Leaving your dog alone in the room

This is the rule that surprises people most. Many hotels don’t allow dogs to be left unattended in the room at all. Drury says pets should not be left alone in the guest room at any time, and Red Roof says guests may not leave a pet unattended, apart from emergencies when you must tell the front desk.

Other hotels take a middle path. Motel 6 says pets should not be left alone, but if it’s unavoidable the dog must be crated or the front desk told the pet is loose in the room — and staff may decline to service a room with an unattended pet. If you plan to eat indoors at restaurants or visit places dogs can’t go, check this rule carefully and consider booking a local dog sitter or daycare.

Designated pet rooms and off-limits areas

Many hotels keep a limited number of pet-friendly rooms, often on a particular floor or with ground-floor access. That’s why booking the right room type matters as much as booking the right hotel — a hotel can be pet-friendly and still have no pet rooms left on your dates. Best Western, for one, recommends calling the hotel directly to guarantee a pet-friendly room is available.

Almost every policy also lists areas where dogs can’t go. Breakfast rooms, restaurants, pools, fitness centers and laundry rooms are the usual ones. Outside your room, expect to keep your dog on a leash or in a carrier at all times.

Service animals vs. pets under the ADA

Service animals are not pets, and hotel pet policies don’t apply to them. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA guidance, hotels can’t charge pet fees for service animals, can’t isolate the guest from other patrons, and may ask only two questions: whether the dog is required because of a disability, and what work or task it has been trained to perform.

The ADA’s service animal FAQs add that a guest with a service animal must be able to reserve any available room, not just pet rooms, and that hotels can’t charge for cleaning shed hair or dander. A hotel can still charge for actual damage if it charges other guests for damage, and the dog must stay under the handler’s control at all times.

Emotional support animals are different. Under the ADA, dogs whose sole function is comfort or emotional support don’t qualify as service animals, so hotels can treat them as pets. Policies vary here: Drury explicitly treats emotional support animals as pets subject to its daily fee, while Red Roof waives pet charges for them.

Dog friendly hotels by chain: 2026 pet policies compared

The table below summarizes each brand’s published policy as of September 2026. “Varies” means the brand leaves that rule to individual hotels. Even where a chain publishes a brand-wide policy, individual properties can differ, so treat this as a starting point and confirm with the hotel you’re booking.

Brand	Dog size/weight limit	Typical pet fee	Notes
Kimpton (IHG)	No size or weight limit	No pet fee, no deposit	No stated limit on number of pets
La Quinta (Wyndham)	Some locations set weight limits	Optional fee of up to about $25/night, capped around $75/stay	Max 2 pets; a small number of locations don’t accept pets
Red Roof	80 lb per pet	First pet free; about $15/night for a second pet	Max 2 pets (more at manager’s discretion); no unattended pets
Motel 6 / Studio 6	None stated	Free at Motel 6; Studio 6 about $10/day, max $100/stay	Max 2 pets; declare pets at check-in
Best Western	80 lb per dog	Up to $40/day per room; refundable deposit up to $150 may apply	Up to 2 dogs at participating hotels
Aloft (Marriott)	Varies by hotel	Varies by hotel	ARF program: bed, bowl, treats and toys
Element (Marriott)	Dogs up to 40 lb	Varies by hotel	Dog bed, bowls and clean-up supplies provided
Hilton brands	Varies by hotel	Fees apply and vary by hotel	14 brands welcome pets, incl. Home2, Homewood, Hampton
Hyatt	Varies by hotel	Varies by hotel	Contact the hotel for its specific policy
Four Seasons	Varies by hotel	Varies; some US hotels charge no pet fee	Pets usually can’t be left unattended
Loews	Varies by hotel	Varies; often a one-time fee per stay	Max 2 pets; vaccinations must be up to date
Drury	80 lb combined per room	Daily fee (amount not published)	Max 2 pets; never leave pets alone
Sonesta (incl. Red Lion)	No breed or weight restrictions	Varies by hotel	Up to 2 pets per room
Extended Stay America	Up to 36 in long and 36 in tall	Up to about $25/day per pet for 6 nights, then up to $15/day	Max 2 pets

Kimpton

Kimpton has one of the most generous policies of any major US chain. Its official pet policy says that if your pet fits through the door, it’s welcome — with no additional charge, no deposit and no limit on the number of pets. There are no breed or weight restrictions.

Kimpton hotels also lend pet beds and bowls, put pet-in-room door hangers on the door, provide dog-walking bags, and can share a list of nearby pet-friendly restaurants, parks and groomers. Kimpton is an upscale boutique brand, so room rates are higher, but for owners of large dogs or multiple dogs the lack of fees and limits can make it the simplest option.

La Quinta

La Quinta by Wyndham has long been a go-to for road-trippers with dogs. According to its official pet-friendly page, up to two domestic pets are allowed per room, and an optional pet fee may be charged at check-in — listed as $25 per night up to a maximum of $75 per room per stay at the time of writing.

Some locations set their own weight limit, so La Quinta asks you to confirm by calling the hotel when you book, and a small number of locations don’t accept pets. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier outside your room and aren’t allowed in the breakfast area, fitness center or pool. Housekeeping needs to be scheduled for a time when your dog isn’t in the room.

Red Roof

Red Roof’s pet policy is one of the clearest in the budget category. Red Roof and Red Roof PLUS+ locations accept two well-behaved domestic pets per room, each up to 80 pounds. The first pet stays free; a second pet is charged $15 per night, and the policy caps additional-pet charges for stays of seven or more nights.

Red Roof doesn’t allow pets to be left unattended in the room. In an emergency you must tell the front desk that your dog will be alone. Pets aren’t permitted in food service areas, the fitness center, pool or laundry, and service animals and emotional support animals stay at no additional charge.

Motel 6

At Motel 6, well-behaved pets stay free, according to the brand’s reservation policies. The limit is two pets per room, and all pets and service animals must be declared at check-in. Studio 6 extended-stay locations work differently: they charge a pet fee of $10 per day up to a maximum of $100 per stay.

Motel 6 says pets shouldn’t be left alone in a room or car. If it can’t be avoided, your dog must be in a crate or carrier, or you must tell the front desk that it’s loose in the room. Staff may ask you to leave if an unattended pet prevents them from servicing the room, so plan meals and outings with that in mind.

Best Western

Best Western says more than 1,200 of its hotels are pet-friendly. Its official pet-friendly hotels page sets a brand standard for participating hotels: up to two dogs per room, each up to 80 pounds, with a maximum charge of $40 per day per room, whether you have one pet or more. A refundable damage deposit of up to $150 per stay may also be required.

Cats and other animals are at each hotel’s discretion and need prior approval. Because not every Best Western participates, the brand recommends calling the hotel directly with pet questions and to guarantee a pet-friendly room.

Aloft and Element (Marriott)

Marriott doesn’t publish a single pet policy across all its brands; most rules are set hotel by hotel. Two of its brands stand out for dog owners. Aloft runs its ARF program, which welcomes dogs with a bed, bowl, treats and toys. The brand page doesn’t set a brand-wide weight limit or fee, so check each Aloft hotel’s own policy.

Element, Marriott’s extended-stay brand, says on its official brand page that it welcomes dogs weighing up to 40 pounds, with a dog bed, food and water bowls and clean-up supplies. Fees are set by each hotel — one Element we checked charges a non-refundable fee each night, capped per stay — so look at the specific property’s pet section on Marriott’s site before booking.

Hilton brands (Home2, Homewood and more)

Hilton’s pet-friendly page lists more than 5,000 pet-friendly hotels across the US and Canada. Brands named include Home2 Suites, Homewood Suites, Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites, Tru, Spark, Canopy, DoubleTree, Graduate, Conrad, Curio Collection, Tapestry Collection and AutoCamp.

The key detail: Hilton says fees apply and vary by hotel, and it doesn’t publish brand-wide weight or pet-count limits. Two Hampton or Homewood hotels in the same city can have different fees and limits. Use Hilton’s pet-friendly filter to find candidates, then read each hotel’s pet policy on its own page.

Hyatt

Hyatt takes a similar approach. Its pet-friendly hotels page lets you search pet-friendly properties by region and city, but says each hotel may have specific pet policies and asks you to contact the hotel for details.

In practice, Hyatt hotels publish their pet rules on each property’s “Policies” page, which is the place to check weight limits, fees and how many dogs are allowed. Some higher-end Hyatts, such as Park Hyatt Chicago, highlight in-room extras like a dog bed, bowls and a dog dining menu.

Four Seasons

Four Seasons doesn’t publish a single brand-wide pet policy; each hotel sets its own rules, which are posted on its “Pet-Friendly Stays” page. The US policies we checked are notably generous on fees. Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta says it doesn’t charge a pet fee, and Four Seasons Hotel Denver says it doesn’t charge an upfront pet fee and welcomes pets of all sizes, though a cleaning fee may apply if deep cleaning is needed.

Both hotels say pets can’t be left unattended in the room, must be leashed or carried in public areas, and aren’t allowed in the spa, pool or restaurants. Atlanta also requires pets to be house-trained, vaccinated and at least six months old. Concierge teams can usually arrange a pet sitter if you want an evening out.

Loews

Loews Hotels’ Loews Loves Pets program allows a maximum of two pets per room and requires up-to-date vaccinations. Amenities include pet-in-room door signs, pet beds, dog-walking routes and pick-up bags, and pet menus created by the hotels’ chefs.

Fees and weight limits are set by each hotel. As examples, Loews Atlanta and Loews Hollywood each list a one-time fee of $100 per stay, and Loews Hollywood limits pets to two under 75 pounds each. Check your hotel’s own Loews Loves Pets page before booking.

Drury Hotels

Drury publishes firm pet guidelines. No more than two pets are allowed per room, and their combined weight can’t exceed 80 pounds. Rooms with pets are charged a daily fee; the amount isn’t published centrally, so ask the hotel.

Drury is strict about supervision: pets should not be left alone in the room at any time, and they aren’t allowed in the lobby, dining area, pool or fitness center. Dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier going to and from your room. Emotional support animals are treated as pets and pay the daily fee.

Sonesta and Extended Stay America

Sonesta‘s PAWS program covers its full brand family, including Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, Sonesta Select, Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites and Red Lion hotels. Up to two pets are allowed per room or suite, with no breed or weight restrictions. Pet fees vary by location, and repeated noise complaints can mean you’ll be asked to make other arrangements for your dog.

Extended Stay America‘s pet-friendly policy allows two pets per suite, each no longer than 36 inches and no taller than 36 inches. It charges up to $25 (plus tax) per day per pet for the first six nights, then up to $15 per day per pet after that. Fees for stays of six days or less are due at check-in; longer stays pay a week at a time.

What to check before booking

A brand’s policy is a guide, not a guarantee. Franchised hotels often add their own rules, and pet rooms sell out. Run through this checklist for every booking — ideally by phone or through the hotel’s own website, rather than relying on a third-party listing.

• Is the specific hotel pet-friendly? Not just the brand — the actual property on your dates.
• Is a pet room reserved for you? Get it noted on the booking, and ask for a confirmation email that mentions your dog.
• Weight or size limit: per dog or combined? Give your dog’s real weight, not a hopeful one.
• Number of dogs allowed per room.
• Fees: per night or per stay, per pet or per room, and whether there’s a refundable deposit.
• Unattended rule: can your dog be left alone if crated, or not at all?
• Room location: a ground-floor room or one near an exit makes late-night and early-morning walks much easier.
• Where to walk: is there a relief area on site, and a park or trail nearby?
• Paperwork: some hotels ask for proof of vaccinations — carry a copy of your dog’s records.
• Cancellation terms, in case your dog gets sick or your plans change.

If anything differs from what the brand’s website says, go with what the hotel tells you — and ask them to note it on your reservation.

Hotel etiquette for dog owners

Every well-behaved dog helps keep hotels pet-friendly for the rest of us. Most of hotel etiquette comes down to keeping your dog comfortable, contained and quiet, and leaving the room as you found it.

• Keep your dog leashed in all public areas, including hallways, elevators and the parking lot.
• Respect off-limits areas — usually the breakfast room, restaurant, pool and gym.
• Bring your dog’s own bedding or a blanket for the hotel bed if you let your dog on furniture.
• Use a crate if your dog is crate-trained. It gives your dog a familiar den in a strange room and keeps housekeeping staff safe.
• Put out the “Do Not Disturb” sign or pet-in-room hanger so staff don’t walk in on your dog unexpectedly.
• Pick up every time, even in grassy areas that look like nobody would notice.
• Manage barking. A long walk before settling in helps. If your dog barks at hallway noises, a fan or white-noise app can mask sounds.
• Be honest at check-in about your dog’s size and number of pets. Undeclared pets can mean extra charges or being asked to leave.
• Report accidents or damage yourself. It’s far better than a surprise charge after checkout.

In elevators, let other guests decide whether they want to share with a dog. Some people are nervous around dogs or have allergies, and waiting for the next car is an easy courtesy.

What to pack for a hotel stay with your dog

A hotel room is an unfamiliar space full of new smells and noises. Bringing a few comforts from home helps your dog settle quickly. For a full list, see our guide on what to pack for a dog-friendly vacation; for a hotel stay specifically, these are the essentials:

• Food and treats for the whole trip, plus a little extra in case of delays. Changing food on the road can upset a dog’s stomach.
• Collapsible food and water bowls.
• Leash, collar and ID tag with your cell number. Consider a temporary tag with your hotel’s name and phone number.
• Crate or travel pen, especially if the hotel requires dogs to be crated when alone.
• Your dog’s bed or blanket — the smell of home is calming.
• Poop bags and a small roll of paper towels.
• Enzyme cleaner for accidents.
• A lint roller to remove hair from bedding and furniture before checkout.
• Vaccination records and any medications.
• A favorite toy or long-lasting chew to keep your dog busy while you unpack.
• An old sheet to cover the bed or sofa.

How to find dog-friendly hotels on a road trip

Road trips are where pet policies matter most. You’re often booking the same day, arriving late, and choosing between a handful of hotels near the highway. A little preparation makes those nights much less stressful. Our road trip tips for traveling with a dog cover the driving side; here’s how to handle the hotel side.

Know your fallback chains

Before you leave, pick two or three chains whose policies suit your dog and that have plenty of locations along your route. For a large dog, brands with published limits of 80 pounds (Red Roof, Best Western) or no weight limit (Kimpton, Sonesta) are the easiest to plan around. For a tight budget, brands where the first pet stays free (Motel 6, Red Roof) keep costs down. Saving each chain’s official pet-policy page to your phone means you can check rules quickly at a rest stop.

Use the chains’ own pet filters

Most big chains let you filter search results to pet-friendly hotels on their own websites or apps, including Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott. Brand-run search results are usually more reliable than third-party listings, which can be out of date. Once you find a candidate, open that hotel’s own page and read its pet section — that’s where property-specific fees and limits appear.

Call ahead, even on the day

A quick call from the road can save a wasted detour. Ask whether a pet room is available tonight, confirm the weight limit and fee, and ask for the room to be held under your name. Calling a couple of hours ahead is usually enough outside peak season; on holiday weekends and in popular national park gateway towns, book further in advance.

Plan stops around your dog

Aim to arrive before dark when you can, so you can scout the grounds for a safe place to walk. Give your dog a proper walk and some play before check-in so they’re ready to rest. And never leave your dog in a parked car while you check in or grab food — in warm weather a car heats up dangerously fast. Our guide to traveling with a dog in hot weather explains why.

Consider camping and RV parks

If hotel options are thin along part of your route, many campgrounds and RV parks welcome dogs, and some offer cabins. See our guide to dog-friendly camping and RV parks for how campground pet rules compare. If your route follows the coast, our guide to dog-friendly beaches in the USA can help you choose where to stop overnight.

Dog-friendly hotels by city

Big cities have the widest choice of dog friendly hotels, but where you stay matters as much as which brand. Look for a hotel near a park, waterfront path or off-leash area so walks are easy morning and night. Here’s a quick guide to the cities we cover in depth — each links to our full city guide, with parks, patios and local rules.

Chicago

Chicago is a big, walkable city, so a central base near the lakefront makes daily walks easy. Hyatt’s pet-friendly search lists Chicago properties, including Park Hyatt Chicago, which offers a dog bed, bowls and a dog dining menu. Before you go, note that Chicago’s off-leash Dog Friendly Areas require a permit and tag from a participating vet. Our guide to dog-friendly places in Chicago explains how it works.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is spread out, so choose your neighborhood based on what you want to do with your dog. Hollywood is a good base for hikes in the hills, and Loews Hollywood is part of the Loews Loves Pets program, with a one-time $100 fee and a limit of two pets under 75 pounds each. See our dog-friendly Los Angeles guide for trails, dog parks and beaches.

Denver

Downtown Denver is a practical base, with quick access to the city’s parks and a short drive to the foothills. Four Seasons Hotel Denver welcomes pets of all sizes with no upfront pet fee, though a cleaning fee may apply if deep cleaning is needed. Our Denver guide covers off-leash areas and trails.

Seattle

Seattle’s downtown hotels put you within walking distance of the waterfront. Kimpton Palladian, in downtown Seattle, follows Kimpton’s policy of no fee and no size, weight or breed restriction. Our Seattle guide covers the city’s off-leash areas and its strict beach rules.

Atlanta

Midtown is a convenient base in Atlanta, close to the city’s biggest green spaces. Loews Atlanta Hotel, on Peachtree Street NE in Midtown, charges a one-time $100 pet fee per stay, and Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta says it charges no pet fee. Find parks and patios in our Atlanta guide.

Phoenix

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix, in downtown Phoenix, has no size or weight limit, no limit on the number of pets, and no pet fees. Phoenix summers are extremely hot, so plan walks for early morning and evening and protect paws from hot pavement. Our Phoenix guide covers dog parks and cooler-weather trails.

Austin

Staying near Lady Bird Lake gives you easy access to Austin’s popular trail around the lake. Four Seasons Hotel Austin sits on the lake and allows cats, dogs and other domestic animals, though pets can’t be left unattended in rooms. Our Austin guide has more places to take your dog.

Dallas

Deep Ellum, just east of downtown Dallas, is a lively neighborhood with restaurants and bars nearby. Kimpton Pittman Hotel in Deep Ellum welcomes pets of any size, weight or breed at no extra charge. For parks and patios across the city, see our Dallas guide.

San Diego

San Diego is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country for beach lovers. The San Diego Tourism Authority lists pet-friendly hotels in downtown, Mission Bay and the beaches, Point Loma and Harbor Island, La Jolla and Coronado, with weight limits ranging from 40 pounds to none. If a beach day is the goal, a Mission Bay or Point Loma base keeps you close to the Mission Bay dog beach and the Ocean Beach dog beach. Our San Diego guide has the full picture.

Houston

Visit Houston’s list of pet-friendly hotels includes properties in Montrose, downtown, the Galleria area, Uptown and the Texas Medical Center. Downtown is handy if you want easy walks, and Visit Houston notes that The Sam Houston hotel is near the dog runs at Market Square Park. See our Houston guide for parks and patios across the city.

Charlotte

In Uptown Charlotte, Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel lists no size or weight limit, no limit on the number of pets and no deposit or cleaning fees. It has dedicated floors for guests with pets.

For county dog parks, greenways and patios, see our Charlotte guide.

Amarillo

Amarillo is an easy overnight on I-40, with plenty of pet-friendly chain hotels along the interstate. Red Roof Inn Amarillo West follows the brand policy: up to two pets per room, each up to 80 pounds, with the first pet free.

Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls sits where I-29 meets I-90, so it suits an overnight on a long drive. La Quinta has a hotel just off I-29, and the brand allows up to two pets per room. Some La Quinta locations set weight limits, so call the hotel to confirm.

For the city’s free dog parks and trails, see our Sioux Falls guide.

Portland

Downtown, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland welcomes pets of any size, weight or breed at no extra charge, with no limit on the number of pets.

Minneapolis

In the North Loop, Hewing Hotel charges a $100 non-refundable pet fee per stay and provides dog beds and bowls. Dogs aren’t allowed on the rooftop, in the fitness center or in the hotel restaurant.

Nashville

Near Centennial Park, the Kimpton Aertson Hotel lists no extra pet charge, no size or weight limit and no limit on the number of pets.

For Metro dog parks, greenways and patio rules, see our Nashville guide.

San Antonio

Downtown, Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk (431 South Alamo Street) says it accepts all pets, with no restrictions on pet type, size, breed or quantity. Kimpton lists no extra pet charge and no deposit.

Philadelphia

In Old City, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia (433 Chestnut Street) says there is no extra charge for pets and that it accepts any number of pets without size or weight restrictions.

Boston

Kimpton, which has hotels in the Boston area, says on its brand pet page that there is no extra charge or deposit for pets and no size, weight or number limit. Confirm with your chosen property when you book.

Las Vegas

On the Strip, Caesars Entertainment’s PetStay program allows up to two dogs per room, each 50 pounds or less, in designated pet-friendly rooms. Confirm the current rate and your specific hotel when you book.

Planning a longer trip? Our ultimate guide to dog-friendly travel in the USA and our guide to planning a dog-friendly vacation walk you through the rest of the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Which hotel chains let dogs stay for free?

Kimpton charges no pet fee and no deposit. Motel 6 lets pets stay free, although Studio 6 locations charge a daily pet fee. Red Roof lets the first pet stay free and charges for a second pet. Policies can change and individual hotels can differ, so confirm with the property when you book.

Which hotel chains accept large dogs?

Kimpton has no size or weight limit, and Sonesta says it has no breed or weight restrictions. Red Roof and Best Western accept dogs up to 80 pounds each. Drury allows up to 80 pounds combined per room. Many other brands, including Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott hotels, set weight limits hotel by hotel.

Can I leave my dog alone in a hotel room?

Often not. Drury, Red Roof and the Four Seasons hotels we checked don’t allow pets to be left unattended. Motel 6 asks you not to, but if it’s unavoidable your dog must be crated or the front desk must be told. Always check the hotel’s rule before you plan an outing without your dog.

Do hotels charge pet fees for service animals?

No. Under the ADA, hotels can’t charge pet fees or cleaning fees for trained service animals, and guests with service animals can book any available room. Hotels can still charge for actual damage if they charge other guests for damage. Emotional support animals aren’t service animals under the ADA, so pet fees may apply to them.

How much are hotel pet fees?

They range from nothing at Kimpton to a nightly or per-stay charge at most other chains. La Quinta’s optional fee is up to $25 per night with a cap per stay, Best Western charges up to $40 per day per room, and some Loews hotels charge a one-time $100 fee per stay. Fees vary by property, so always confirm the exact amount.

How many dogs can I bring to a hotel?

Two per room is the most common limit, including at La Quinta, Red Roof, Motel 6, Best Western, Loews, Drury, Sonesta and Extended Stay America. Kimpton has no stated limit. If you travel with more than two dogs, ask the hotel before booking.

The best dog friendly hotels are the ones whose rules fit your dog — its size, how many dogs you bring, and whether it can relax alone in a room. Use the chain comparison to narrow your options, confirm the details with the hotel, and then enjoy the trip. Start planning from our dog-friendly places hub.

Last reviewed: September 2026. Compiled from the official pet policies of Kimpton, La Quinta, Red Roof, Motel 6, Best Western, Marriott (Aloft and Element), Hilton, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Loews, Drury, Sonesta and Extended Stay America; the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA service animal guidance; official hotel pages; Visit Houston; and the San Diego Tourism Authority. Pet fees, weight limits and hotel policies change often — confirm anything time-sensitive before you travel.