Planning a trip with your pet? There are plenty of US hotels which welcome four-legged family members. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly stay, or a place where both human and animal guests are truly pampered, we’ve picked the best pet-friendly hotel in every state. (Be sure to double check hotel websites and take note of any state travel restrictions due to COVID-19 before you set out.)
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Staybridge Suites has a very favorable pet policy and the venue is ideally located for trips with an animal companion. It’s a stone’s throw from some of the Gulf Shores’ most beautiful, dog-friendly beaches – including the lakeside strands at Orange Beach Waterfront Park – and it has its own special dog-walking area to boot. Your pet must weigh in at less than 80 pounds (36.2kg).
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Alaska: The Landing Hotel, Ketchikan
This budget-friendly hotel in the far southwest of Alaska has pet-friendly rooms, a special doggy play area and a setting close to some of Alaska’s most epic wilderness (it’s right near the southern entrance to the stunning Inside Passage). There are a couple of restaurants – a diner-style joint and a convivial pub – and a free shuttle service into the city too.
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Arizona: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix
A super luxurious property in the northeast of Phoenix, the Arizona Biltmore takes its pet-friendly status very seriously indeed. The swanky spot offers a room service menu purely for pets (with local meat and veggies in favor of kibble), 39 acres of greenery and deluxe cottages geared up for furry guests.
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Arkansas: Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs’ Crescent Hotel is best known for its ghostly guests, but it’s got a beloved feline resident too. Jasper (pictured) is the venue’s kitty concierge and he’s here to welcome your animal clan. Your own pet can join you in one of the Crescent’s plush rooms, and you’ll be placed right above the city’s Bark Park. Trails perfect for dog walks also wiggle around the property.
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California: Hotel Nikko San Francisco, San Francisco
If your pet favors a touch of luxury, this stylish Frisco property is for you. There’s a rooftop terrace just for four-legged travelers, a pet package including plenty of treats and a pillowy bed, and even a couple of canine concierges to make your pet feel right at home – Buster and Beau are the hotel’s resident dogs. The hotel admits dogs under 50 pounds (22.6kg).
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Colorado: The Little Nell, Aspen
The Little Nell pulls out all the stops when it comes to canine comfort. The Aspen hotel offers a premium pet package including a super-cute ‘Puppy Jet Lag Kit’ complete with homemade peanut butter dog treats. There’s also a special pet menu for peckish pooches, with options like local ground beef with carrots, eggs and brown rice. Planning on hitting the slopes? The hotel’s pet-loving employees will walk and look after your furry one until you’re settled back in for the day.
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Connecticut: Delamar, various locations
With locations in Connecticut’s Southport, Greenwich Harbor and West Hartford, as well as in Michigan’s Traverse City, Delamar is about as dog-friendly as a luxury boutique hotel chain can get. Lucky pooches checking-in get a personalized welcome kit complete with a comfy bed and bowl. And best of all, a portion of the nightly fee goes to help animals in need.
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Delaware: Canalside Inn, Rehoboth Beach
Dreaming of a beach escape with your furry family member? You can bring your dog along to this waterside bolthole in Rehoboth Beach. You’ll be right by the canal (as the name suggests) and just a short walk from the boardwalk and beach (where you and your pooch can relax outside of peak season). Doggy guests are showered with goodies, including treats and towels, and there’s also the chance to shake paws with Sky, the owners’ friendly rescue husky pup.
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Florida: The Brazilian Court Hotel, Palm Beach
Florida’s Palm Beaches are known for their super swanky lodgings and this lavish 4-star hotel pulls out all the stops for your pampered pooch. You could opt for the “Bark Butler” package, which will get you a luxury “Bark Box” upon arrival, treatments at the on-site pet salon (including a milk thistle paw soak) and a five-hour trip on the The Casablanca, a dog-friendly ship.
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Georgia: Hotel Indigo Midtown Atlanta, Atlanta
Many of Hotel Indigo’s boutique offerings are pet-friendly, but this one in Atlanta takes things to the next level. There’s a special doggy patio area and doggy yoga sessions will soon be on the cards too. Your own canine companion will be in the company of Indie, the hotel’s adorable doggy mascot.
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Hawaii: Hotel Renew, Honolulu
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Idaho: Knob Hill Inn, Ketchum
These cozy lodgings are the perfect base for skiers come winter, and hikers come summer – and the Wagging Tail Escape package means it’s a doggy paradise too. Your dog will receive all the basics upon arrival, plus a special dog tag with Knob Hill’s details for peace of mind during your stay. The Sun Valley inn also encourages donations to the Mountain Humane animal shelter, with gifts of up to $25 matched by the property.
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Illinois: The Blackstone Hotel, Chicago
A stay at this stylish hotel will place you and your pet in good company. It’s dubbed “Hotel of Presidents” since it’s hosted leaders from Harry Truman to Teddy Roosevelt over the years, and it has a history dating back to 1910. Dogs weighing up to 75 pounds (34kg) are welcome and the location is within barking distance of Grant Park, which has its own fenced-in area especially for pooches.
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Indiana: Ironworks Hotel Indy, Indianapolis
Canine guests are greeted with pet bowls, mats and biscuits at this super trendy boutique hotel in Indy. And there are plenty of dog lovers among the staff, so your pup will get plenty of attention as they graze in the lobby treat bowl. They’ll also be sent on their way with an adorable Ironworks Hotel bandana. Cool foodie stops like the Blue Sushi Sake Grill are a highlight for human visitors too.
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Iowa: Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport
Treat your pooch to luxury digs at Hotel Blackhawk, whose historic building dates back to 1915. The chic venue has a spa, a sleek bowling alley and a swish bistro and lounge, and pets are very well catered to indeed. You can plump for the Pampered Paws Package, which includes treats on arrival, pillowy beds and leads on loan.
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Kansas: Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Wichita
Ambassador hotels are proudly pet-friendly and these lavish lodgings in downtown Wichita are no exception. The green spaces and slew of pet-friendly restaurants nearby means this one is particularly well-located for four-legged family members – Naftzger Park, with its fenced-in doggy area, is a particular boon. You can bring along one dog with a weight of up to 35 pounds (15.8kg) per room.
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Kentucky: 21c Museum Hotel, Louisville
If you and your pet are after a cultural fix, head to 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville. This boutique spot doubles as an art gallery, boasting 9,000 square feet (836sqm) of exhibition space. A clutch of comfortable pet-friendly rooms (some of which include historic features) are the perfect base, and Louisville Waterfront Park is a 20-minute walk away. Pets should be no more than 50 pounds (22.6kg) and there are occasionally pet fee waivers too – check ahead for details.
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Louisiana: Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
There’s nowhere better for you and your pooch in the Big Easy than Hotel Monteleone. It has pride of place in the historic French Quarter and – along with super plush rooms, a rooftop pool and its iconic carousel bar – it offers a great pet package. Your pup will get a chew toy, treats, and food and water bowls, and you’ll get a guide to the top pet-friendly spots around town. Designated pet-friendly floors mean furry guests might even find a playmate or two.
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Maine: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth
A glorious spot nosing up to Crescent Beach State Park (dog-friendly in the off season) is reason alone to stay here, but the VIP pet package is something special. Furry friends get gifts like a beach towel, treats and blankets and a dedicated menu includes doggy delicacies such as “Meat Roaff”. You can even treat your pet to a massage. The Inn also fosters dogs from a nearby animal shelter until they can find forever homes.
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Maryland: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore, Baltimore
Kimpton hotels typically pull out all the stops for animal guests and this luxury venue in downtown Baltimore is no exception. There’s no size or weight limit and (within reason) you can bring as many pets as you want for no extra charge. They’ll be greeted with a complimentary comfort package (including a bed for the night) and they’re welcome at the hosted wine hour each evening too.
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Massachusetts: XV Beacon, Boston
This Boston hotel is well and truly geared up for your visiting pets and it welcomes those of all shapes and sizes. Your pet can relax in a super-soft bed, feast on homemade biscuits and tuck into a complimentary breakfast. Owners will also be provided with a guide to all the pet-friendly spots in the city – think leafy parks and patios with a “Yappy Hour”.
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Michigan: Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island
Car-free Mackinac Island makes for a dreamy Michigan escape – and the best place to stay with your pet is vast Mission Point Resort. A range of rooms are suitable for canine visitors, from generous doubles to family suites, all located in Straits Lodge. Throw in some treats and plenty of belly rubs from animal-loving staff and your pooch is guaranteed a good time. Nick, the house dog, (pictured) is on hand for greetings too.
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Minnesota: East Bay Suites, Grand Marais
If you and your pup want to escape to the great outdoors, this is just the place to do it. These cozy suites are located in quaint Grand Marais, at the edge of Lake Superior and close to the Superior Hiking Trail. There are a selection of rooms suitable for canine guests (you’ll need to call if you’re booking with your pet) and goodie bags include things like chew toys and treats.
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Mississippi: Fairview Inn, Jackson
Fairview Inn is the image of a dreamy Southern hotel, with its blossoming trees, whitewashed columns and grand entryway. And fluffy family members can soak up the Southern charm too. Both the Tack Suite and the Eudora Welty Room welcome pets. There’s also a spa, a Southern restaurant and a lounge in the original library for human visitors.
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Missouri: Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, Kansas City
Sheraton hotels are notoriously pet-friendly and this one is an easy walk from sprawling Penn Valley Park, with its own dedicated off-leash dog area. The hotel itself offers canine boarders a cozy dog bed and the property even employs live-in canine ambassadors from time to time. You can bring along up to two pets.
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Montana: The Ranch at Rock Creek, Philipsburg
Active, outdoorsy types and their four-legged friends will love this idyllic ranch in the old mining town of Philipsburg. Sprawling grounds and plenty of hiking trails mean your canine pal can stretch its legs – and a cozy dog bed allows Fido somewhere to rest their paws at the end of a long day. Guests (both four-legged and two-legged) are asked to respect the wildlife here.
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Nebraska: Magnolia Omaha, Omaha
This luxury boutique hotel in Omaha claims it has the best pet amenity of all: “open arms”. There’s no weight limit and no fee, so it’s a safe bet for any furry companion. Human guests will enjoy the hotel’s location close to the historic Old Market and the Joslyn Art Museum.
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Nevada: Delano Las Vegas, Las Vegas
For a pet-friendly stay in Sin City, head to Delano. The folks here are keen to pamper animal guests, with signature suites, daily walking and sitting packages, and a doggy butler service. You can order a dog’s dinner from the special food menu and even treat your pooch to a Buddy’s Box with toys, treats and a bandana. Lavish pools and typical Vegas-style shows keep human guests happy too.
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New Hampshire: Chesterfield Inn, West Chesterfield
Dreaming of a tranquil escape? Rustic-chic Chesterfield Inn is ideal with its fire pits, hot tubs and beautiful grounds. There’s a selection of plush, pet-friendly rooms in The Cottage and the Johanna Wetherby Building, all with access to the property’s sprawling backyard. Best of all, the New England countryside (with plenty of dog-friendly hikes) is on your doorstep.
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New Jersey: The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park
The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, in beachside city Asbury Park, promises “the full range of creature comforts”. There’s a whole floor dedicated to those traveling with their pets and the property is located right by the seaside – the Deal Lake Dog Beach is the perfect place for your pooch to run. Rooms are bright with colorful accents, and there’s a pool and cabana club for two-legged visitors.
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New Mexico: Ten Thousand Waves, Santa Fe
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New York: The Lowell, New York City
Pets are treated on par with their human companions at this 5-star hotel in downtown Manhattan. The in-room pet dining menu is suitably extravagant and the pet package includes a pillowy bed and a personalized water bowl. Dedicated staff will walk your pooch if your schedule fills up and they’re clued-up on the pet-friendly spots in the city. The Lowell opened right back in the 1920s and today it’s filled with upscale dining spots and grand rooms with city panoramas.
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North Carolina: The Umstead Hotel & Spa, Cary
This luxury spa hotel in leafy Cary has great facilities for your roving pet. An enclosed playground, called DogWoods, gives your canine somewhere to play, and your pet will receive all the usual creature comforts, including a bed and water bowl. The gorgeous woodland setting is great for morning walks and the spa is top-notch.
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North Dakota: Jasper Hotel, Fargo
Fargo’s Jasper Hotel places guests and their pets right in the heart of this historic frontier town. It promises that pets are “some of their favorite guests” and welcomes two dogs per room. And the stylish rooms – think clean lines and velvet upholstery – and the perfect place for you and your furry one to unwind. Once checked-in, you’ll find no shortage of things to do nearby: Fargo is crammed with dog-friendly patios, breweries and parks.
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Ohio: Metropolitan at The 9, Cleveland
An expansive indoor dog park sets this 4-star Cleveland hotel apart from the rest: “Bark”, as the doggy playground is known, is open to canine guests for 24 hours every day. Furry friends also receive a pet package on arrival, which includes a bed and plenty of treats. You can bring two pets per room, weighing in at 75 pounds (34kg) each.
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Oklahoma: Colcord Hotel, Oklahoma City
This swanky hotel is revered in Oklahoma City. And, happily, it “gladly welcomes” pets, so not even furry family members need miss out on a slice of luxury. Look out for occasional deals, like the Pets & Parking package, which sees additional fees waived. Once you’re settled in, a tranquil botanical garden is just a hop across the road and a dog park is nearby too.
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Oregon: The Benson Portland, Portland
Pets are truly pampered at this Portland hotel, which is one of the city’s oldest. A doggy care package will be presented to your pooch on arrival, including a surprise gift and plenty of information on the local dog scene. If you and your pet can bear to leave your room (elegantly decorated and well-appointed, so they are), there are plenty of dog parks and you’re a short walk to the riverside.
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Pennsylvania: The Rittenhouse, Philadelphia
The Rittenhouse is an exercise in luxury. The lavish hotel in downtown Philly is serious about the comfort of its human guests – and it takes the same approach to caring for its four-legged boarders. A personalized pet bowl and treats handmade by in-house pastry chefs are a couple of the special touches your pet can look forward to. Trusty sitters and walkers are also available.
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Rhode Island: Ocean House, Watch Hill
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South Carolina: Tides Folly Beach, Folly Beach
A stylish ocean-side hotel an easy journey from Charleston, Tides Folly Beach is as pet-friendly as they come. Your animal companions can stay for a flat fee (however many nights you choose to linger) and there are no restrictions. The lodgings are fronted by a sandy dog-friendly beach, and adventurous humans can rent jet skis or go surfing while pooches relax on the sand (supervised, of course).
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South Dakota: Spearfish Canyon Lodge, Lead
The sheer volume of outdoor space here makes it the perfect escape for those with a dog in tow. Spearfish Canyon Lodge welcomes pets in its guest rooms and it’s a joy to strike out on the hiking trails that wiggle around the beautifully rustic lodge. Activities like mountain biking, winter snowmobiling and off roading mean it’s a sure bet for adventure lovers too.
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Tennessee: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville
Loews is a fantastically pet-friendly chain and the Nashville location has no problem rolling out the red carpet for your furry friend. Both dogs and cats are welcome, and a gourmet room service menu (created by in-house chefs in collaboration with vets) is available. Little touches like scratch poles and chew toys will make your pet feel right at home too.
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Texas: Driskill Hotel, Austin
The historic Driskill Hotel is an Austin landmark, so it’s extra special that pets get to tag along too. The Pampered Pet Program makes sure your pooch is well looked after: your dog will get all the usual amenities like a bed, mats, treats and bowls, and you’ll get a map plotted with Austin’s top pet-friendly spots. Human guests should be sure to stop by the loungey Driskill Bar, which has live music every evening.
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Utah: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City
Another Kimpton offering, this boutique venue in Salt Lake City can’t be beaten for pet-friendly facilities. All pets go free, with the usual package of treats and creature comforts, and staff are in the know when it comes to dog-friendly amenities nearby. The stylish décor and great on-site restaurants will delight human boarders too.
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Vermont: Topnotch Resort, Stowe
This resort in Stowe is top-notch indeed, complete with a spa and a fine dining restaurant. And when it comes to pets, it doesn’t let its standards slip. As well as the usual treats at check-in, the Top Dog of Topnotch package grants guests and their canine companions a comfortable first-floor room, a dog bed and bowl, and a cute bandana. Hiking trails snake around Stowe too, so you’ll have plenty of choice come walkies time.
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Virginia: Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg
“Pets are welcomed with open paws”, according to this luxury resort in Middleburg. The hotel offers pup packages at reception (including the usual bed-bowl-biscuit combination), plus special organic treats and a toy. The property also has plenty of green space (340 acres, no less) and you can beat out onto nature trails in the Virginia countryside.
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Washington: Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle, Seattle
Part of the Kimpton portfolio, this plush Seattle hotel takes the welfare of its canine guests so seriously that they’ve employed a four-legged colleague to help out. Marvin is the Director of Pet Relations, in charge of greeting pets and their accompanying humans at check-in. Dog walking, sitting and grooming services are also available, alongside all the usual pet accessories. You’ll be right by Freeway Park too, which is lovely for a stroll.
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West Virginia: Stonewall Resort, Roanoke
A sprawling resort tucked into the West Virginia countryside, Stonewall welcomes both dogs and cats in its cottages and lodge rooms. Fringed by mountains and dotted with lakes, the resort is an ideal base for hiking, biking and swimming with your whole family (four-legged members included). There’s also year-round camping.
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Wisconsin: The Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel has been welcoming visitors to its ritzy lodgings for more than a century – and now it embraces doggy guests too. As well as a dog-friendly room to rest their paws, your pooches will get a special gift basket and staff can point you towards pet-friendly attractions in the city. Don’t forget to snap a pic of your pet before the gorgeous Romanesque Revival building, either.
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Wyoming: The Historic Plains Hotel, Cheyenne
This hotel in Cheyenne is a National Historic Landmark, located here since 1911 – so it’s a treat that pets are allowed to enjoy it too. Amenities like a bed and organic treats mean a comfortable stay for your pet, and the sheer grandeur of the venue alone makes it worth the trip. Plus, lush Holiday Park and the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are close by.
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