Hotels That Accept Dogs

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, Virgin Hotels, Motel 6 and Red Roof (first pet). Check whether the fee is per night or per stay; on a week-long trip the difference is huge. Source

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

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

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

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

Kimpton (any size, breed or number), Virgin Hotels (no size or breed limits), Motel 6 (up to 2 pets) and Red Roof Inn (first pet free) charge no pet fee at most locations. Always confirm with the specific property. Source

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

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