Kimpton, Motel 6, Red Roof Inn (first pet free) and Four Seasons (most properties) let dogs stay free — Kimpton with no size, breed or count limits at all. Most other chains charge $25–$75 per night or $75–$150 per stay, and nearly all set the final policy per location. The table below compares 29 chains’ typical fees, weight limits and rules; always confirm with the specific hotel before you book. See our pet policy statistics for how this compares across trucking, airlines, hotels, and apartments. Sticking to budget motels? Our motel chains that accept dogs table compares all 15 in detail.
Quick picks by situation
- Want to pay nothing? Kimpton (any size, breed or number), Motel 6 (up to 2 pets), Red Roof Inn (first pet; $15/night for a second) and Four Seasons (most properties) charge no pet fee.
- Dog over 80 lbs? Kimpton and Sonesta ES Suites publish no weight or breed limit, La Quinta sets none chain-wide, and Motel 6 allows 150 lbs combined for two pets.
- Dog 50–80 lbs? Red Roof Inn (80 lbs per pet), Candlewood Suites (80 lbs), Drury (80 lbs combined), Best Western (80 lbs typical), and Home2 Suites or Hampton (about 75 lbs typical).
- Three or more dogs? Kimpton sets no limit. Red Roof takes more than two at the manager’s discretion ($15/night each), and Extended Stay America needs manager approval past two.
- Long trip? Pick a per-stay fee over a nightly one: Candlewood Suites charges $75 for up to 6 nights ($150 for 7+), Staybridge $75 per pet for up to 7 nights, Home2 Suites $75 for 1–4 nights.
Every pick comes from the sourced table below. Most chains let each hotel set the final policy, so call the property before you book.
✓ Policies verified August 30, 2026 Every row links to its source. Policies change — confirm with the hotel chain before you commit.
| Hotel chain | Deposit / fee | Weight limit | Max pets | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Hotels | Free | None | No limit | Official policy ↗ |
| Breed rules: None Conditions: Any size, breed or number, free chain-wide; loaner beds, bowls, walking bags. No fee is charged at all, so refundability doesn't apply | ||||
| Virgin Hotels | ~$100 one-time non-refundable pet fee typical (e.g. NY, New Orleans); Las Vegas (Hilton-run) charges $90-150/night instead | None | 2 typical | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Breed rules: None Conditions: Leashed in public areas; per-property fee (not chain-wide free as previously listed) | ||||
| Motel 6 | Free | 150 lbs combined (2 pets) | 2 | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Breed rules: No aggressive pets Conditions: Pets stay free chain-wide (no fee, so nothing to refund); Studio 6 charges $10/night (max $100/stay) which is non-refundable; some franchises exclude specific aggressive breeds locally, not a published chain-wide list | ||||
| Red Roof Inn | Free (1st pet); 2nd $15/night | 80 lbs per pet | 2 | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: First pet free chain-wide; leashed outside room; not in dining or pool areas; additional pets beyond 2 allowed at manager discretion for $15/night/pet, capped at $105/pet for 7+ night stays | ||||
| La Quinta by Wyndham | $25/night, max $75/stay | None chain-wide (select locations may cap — call to confirm) | 2 | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Cats and dogs only; several specific locations don't allow pets at all; service animals free; excluded from breakfast/fitness/pool areas; fee is non-refundable even if pet is later deemed problematic | ||||
| Extended Stay America | $25/night first 6 nights, then $15/night (per pet), + tax | None stated by weight (max 36in long or tall) | 2 | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Explicitly billed as a non-refundable pet cleaning fee, not a deposit; more than 2 pets or larger animals need manager approval; fees due at check-in (or every 7 days for longer stays); service animals exempt | ||||
| Drury Hotels | ~$50/night per room + tax | 80 lbs combined | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Cats/dogs only; ESAs pay the fee; explicitly non-refundable, and guest can be asked to leave without refund for damage/noise issues; some locations not pet-friendly. No published breed list found | ||||
| Best Western | Varies; up to ~$40/night nightly pet fee | 80 lbs typical (varies) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: Partial Conditions: Nightly pet fee (~$10-40) is non-refundable, but a separate refundable damage deposit up to ~$150/stay may also be required — two different charges, hence partial; other species allowed at property discretion; policy set per location | ||||
| Super 8 by Wyndham | $5-$50/pet/night (varies); some locations also layer a separate refundable deposit (e.g. $50) on top | ~50 lbs typical (varies) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Per-location policy; not all locations pet-friendly - confirm before booking. No reflects the typical non-refundable nightly fee; a minority of properties add an extra refundable damage deposit | ||||
| Days Inn by Wyndham | Free-$50/pet/night (often $10-$30) | Varies; often any size | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Pets welcome at just over half of Days Inn locations (not all); per-location policy - confirm before booking | ||||
| Microtel by Wyndham | ~$20/pet/night ($10-$25, some up to $25) | Any size standard (some locations cap, e.g. 35 lbs) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Per-location policy - confirm before booking; most locations have pet relief areas and offer treats/bowls; do-not-disturb sign required if pet left alone in room | ||||
| Comfort Inn (Choice) | $10-$75/pet/night | Varies by location | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Large dogs need prior approval (size-based, not breed-based); per-location policy | ||||
| Quality Inn (Choice) | $10-$75/pet/night | ~20-80 lbs (varies) | 1-3 (varies) | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: No pets on beds; large dogs need approval; per-location policy | ||||
| Sleep Inn (Choice) | $10-$75/pet/night ($15-$25 common) | Varies by location (e.g. 65 lbs at one property) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Breed rules: May apply (varies) — Choice's own copy for Sleep Inn explicitly says breed restrictions can apply Conditions: No pets on beds; large dogs need approval; per-location policy | ||||
| Aloft Hotels (Marriott) | ~$25-50/stay or /night non-refundable typical (varies $0-75 by property) | ~40-50 lbs typical (varies 40-80 lbs by property) | 2 typical (varies 1-3 by property) | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Arf program: dog bed, bowl, treats; genuinely per-property — e.g. Orlando allows 3 pets up to 80 lbs, Austin 1 pet up to 40 lbs/$50 non-refundable fee, Dallas 2 pets up to 50 lbs/$25 per night, Waco no fee at all; dogs excluded from F&B, pool, fitness areas | ||||
| Element by Westin (Marriott) | $50/night (Love that Dog standard fee; varies by property) | 40 lbs standard (Love that Dog program); some properties vary | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Love that Dog program: dog bed, food/water bowls, clean-up supplies; per-property policy, not all locations pet-friendly | ||||
| Residence Inn (Marriott) | $100-$150/stay (varies by property; tiered by length of stay) | ~50-80 lbs (varies; some properties no limit) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Per-stay fee tiered by nights; fee/weight vary significantly by property | ||||
| TownePlace Suites (Marriott) | $25-$150/stay (varies widely by property) | Widely varies, 20-120 lbs across properties; often no chain limit | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Per-stay fee tiered by nights; fee and weight limit vary more than other Marriott extended-stay brands | ||||
| Home2 Suites (Hilton) | $75/stay (1-4 nights), $125-$150 (5+ nights) | ~75 lbs typical (35-75 varies) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Breed rules: None — brand states all breeds of dogs and cats welcome Conditions: 100% pet-friendly brand-wide since 2022 (dogs and cats, no breed exclusions); not all individual locations may accept pets; per-property fee variance | ||||
| Homewood Suites (Hilton) | $75 (1-4 nights), $125 (5+ nights) | ~40-75 lbs (varies by property) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: 100% pet-friendly brand-wide since Jan 2022; pet relief areas; per-property fee/weight variance | ||||
| Hampton by Hilton | $50-$75/stay per room (1-4 nights), $75-$125 (5+ nights) | ~75 lbs typical (varies 50-75) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Breed rules: None published — sources confirm no chain-wide breed restrictions Conditions: 100% pet-friendly brand-wide since April 2022 (dogs and cats); participating-location fee variance persists at franchise level; some locations service animals only - verify | ||||
| Candlewood Suites (IHG) | $75/stay (max 6 nights), $150 (7+ nights) | 80 lbs | 2 | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: All Americas locations pet-friendly; fee explicitly stated non-refundable, charged at check-in; vaccination records may be requested | ||||
| Staybridge Suites (IHG) | $75/pet/stay (max 7 nights), $150 longer | 50 lbs typical (varies) | 2 | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: All Americas locations; pet agreement signed at check-in; no breed restriction chain-wide found | ||||
| Holiday Inn (IHG) | $15-$75/stay or per-night, varies widely (no chain standard) | ~50-90 lbs where allowed (highly property-dependent) | 2 typical | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: Partial Conditions: Full-service brand — pet acceptance and fees set per-property, far more variable than IHG's extended-stay brands; some properties charge nightly, others per-stay; some refund the fee if no damage, most call it non-refundable — genuinely mixed, no single IHG-wide Holiday Inn pet policy page exists | ||||
| Hyatt Place | $75-$100/stay (1-6 nights, varies by property), +$100 cleaning fee (7-30 nights) | 50 lbs each; 75 lbs combined (2 pets) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Housebroken pets only; cannot be left alone in room; not all locations pet-friendly; many current properties now charge $100 (vs $75) for 1-6 nights — fee appears to have risen since last verification | ||||
| Hyatt House | $100/stay (1-6 nights, common current rate), +$100 cleaning fee (7-30 nights) | 50 lbs each; 75 lbs combined (2 pets) | 2 | Source ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Housebroken pets only; not all locations pet-friendly; for stays over 30 nights contact hotel directly | ||||
| Sonesta ES Suites | Varies by location (not centrally disclosed); ~$75/stay (max 7 nights), ~$150 longer at many properties | None chain-wide | 2 | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Breed rules: None Conditions: PAWS program: welcome letter, treats, bowls; official PAWS page explicitly states no breed or weight restrictions and fees vary by hotel — contact property for exact fee; service/ADA animals incur no fee | ||||
| Four Seasons | Free at most properties; some charge ~$50-$250/stay | Varies (~15-60 lbs; some any size, some none) | 2 typical | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Per-property; many island/resort properties bar pets entirely; where a fee is charged it is typically a non-refundable service fee, but the large majority of Four Seasons properties charge no pet fee at all; pet room-service menus at select hotels | ||||
| Loews Hotels | $40-$150/stay (varies) | Varies by hotel | 2 | Official policy ↗ |
| Deposit refundable: No Conditions: Loews Loves Pets: up-to-date vaccinations required; pet room service, beds, walking routes; additional cleaning fees and property-specific terms may apply per the brand's own page | ||||
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Frequently asked questions
What is the typical hotel pet fee in 2026?
Most pet-friendly US hotels charge $20–$100 per night, or a flat $75–$150 per stay at extended-stay brands. A few chains charge nothing at all — Kimpton, Motel 6, Red Roof Inn (first pet) and Four Seasons (most properties). Check whether the fee is per night or per stay; on a week-long trip the difference is huge. See our own verified policy table below for the source on each chain.
Pet fee vs pet deposit - what is the difference?
A pet fee is non-refundable — it covers cleaning and you don’t get it back. A pet deposit is held against damage and returned if the room is fine at check-out. Some hotels charge one, some both; confirm which before booking. Source
Do hotels have dog weight limits?
Often, yes — most caps fall between 50 and 80 lbs per dog, sometimes as a combined limit for two. Kimpton, Virgin, Sonesta ES and La Quinta set no chain-wide limit, while some luxury properties restrict to small dogs (~15–25 lbs). Limits vary by location even within a brand. Source
How do I confirm a specific hotel's pet policy?
Call the property directly before you book. Most big brands are franchised, so acceptance, fees, weight limits and pet-room counts differ by location — the chain policy in our table is the starting point, but the individual hotel’s terms are what you’ll pay. Source
Can hotels charge a fee for service dogs?
No. Under the ADA, a service dog is a working animal, not a pet — hotels must admit them even with a no-pets policy, cannot charge pet fees or deposits, and weight/breed limits don’t apply. They can only bill for actual damage, same as any guest. Emotional support animals are not ADA service animals. Source
Which hotel chains let dogs stay free?
Kimpton (any size, breed or number), Motel 6 (up to 2 pets), Red Roof Inn (first pet free) and Four Seasons (most properties) charge no pet fee at most locations, per our own verified policy table below. Always confirm with the specific property, since chain-wide free policies are the exception.
Is the fee charged per night or per stay?
Budget and midscale hotels usually charge per night (around $25); extended-stay brands like Residence Inn, Homewood, Candlewood and Staybridge charge once per stay, tiered by length (about $75 short stays, $150 for a week or more). Ask which basis applies so a long trip doesn’t surprise you. Source
Which hotels do NOT allow pets?
Sandals Resorts, Shangri-La, YOTEL and Wynn/Encore Las Vegas generally accept no pets (ADA service animals excepted). If a brand isn’t known to be pet-friendly, call before booking rather than risk being turned away. Source