The 13 best pet-friendly hotels in the U.S.

This 1929 architectural masterpiece was owned at one time by the late actress Doris Day; Sunset Magazine called it “probably the most famous dog-friendly hotel in the country.” She created the Doris Day Animal League, a worldwide rescue organization. Locally, she influenced this charming seaside town to welcome pets, with its leashless beach, many restaurants with outdoor seating, and tons of water bowls and treats around town. The Cypress Inn even has a special outdoor dog-wash facility so your friend can love the beach and get rid of sand, and at the in-house restaurant and lounge, Fido is welcome and can order off-menu dog meals. The pet fees are remarkably affordable: $30/night for one pet, $50 for two, or $70 for three. Bring the whole menagerie!

Just this month, W Miami launched a new pet-friendly PAW (an acronym for “pets are welcome”) menu called BONEappétit for its rooftop restaurant—the burger bowl literally has grilled Wagyu beef (wagyu more, bark less?) so your pet may eat better than you. Not to worry, we human PAW-rents get to imbibe signature cocktails named for dog breeds. Your canine roommate receives a free bandana, lounges on a custom bed in the room and even gets turndown treats. There’s a one-time pet fee of $100 per stay and a daily $25 cleaning surcharge.

This hotel, which will be joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection, gives your pet a welcome treat upon check-in as well as a plush pet bed. Le Merigot’s private on-site dog park has benches for humans to relax in the shade while the dogs explore and romp. While dogs aren’t permitted at the beach that the hotel sits on, they can take a leashed stroll along the Santa Monica Pier and its boardwalks. The fee is $150 per stay for up to two pets.

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A lot of hotels talk dog, but this one is also feline-friendly. As the website says, “We’re dog people, but cats are cool, too.” All pets stay for our favorite price—free—with no fees and no weight limits. We love the embracing of our furry sidekicks at this prime location in D.C.’s nightlife scene. Staff can help with recommendations on where to walk your friend, find parks to run, and which bars and restaurants welcome them. At the front desk, snag courtesy cleanup bags, water bowls and treats. This awesome pet policy carries over to The Line’s hotels in Austin, L.A. and San Francisco, too.

Dogs plus water are a great mix! This hotel’s waterfront Woof Cottages offer doggie beds, bowls, personalized pet tags, and welcome bags full of nautical-themed chew toys and treats. The pet fee is $65 per night for up to two pets.

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Here in the heart of Manhattan’s theater district, dogs up to 50 pounds can stay for a one-time $100 pet cleaning fee. They receive a NYC yellow cab plush toy to chew up traffic, a doggie treats menu printed up to look like a playbill, a pet bed, Chatwal-themed red food bowls and a VIPet Chatwal tag for their collar. We love these adorable details.

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The Pampered Pup program gives your four-legged buddy free use of doggie bowls and a deluxe dog sofa, a personalized welcome treat, and a “Wag Bag” with gifts. Dogs can choose their meal off an in-room “doggie dining menu.” If your dog requests still more, you might book the personal shopper and have a fitting with the Fish & Bone canine concierge. There’s a one-time deep cleaning fee of $150, based on double human occupancy with one dog.

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Surrounded by 20,000 acres of preserved Lowcountry land, this hotel boasts miles of trails (just don’t let your dog swim in the lagoons with hungry alligators). You’re permitted up to two small domestic pets for a $150 charge, which includes pet beds, bowls and treats such as a cute bowtie. The hotel considers your pet a special guest and asks to be told ahead of time their name, breed and birthday. There’s a special pet menu, including minty oat cookies that make “your breath smell good enough to lick any human face.” Pet sitting, dog walking and grooming can be arranged.

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Pets of all sizes and breeds stay for free in one of 44 exclusive pet-friendly chambers with a porcelain watchdog stationed just outside the door and a dog bed promised to be as comfortable as a human’s. Also offered are food and water bowls and treats—plus a Virgin Hotels–branded bandana to help ole four legs remember their stay.

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Here in downtown Nashville, pets aren’t just welcome, they’re part of the team, since the Bobby partners with the Nashville Humane Association to offer a Dog-in-Residence Pet Program. The hotel now adopts dogs from the NHA, trains them to be emotional support animals with help from premiere Nashville trainer Linda Gregg, then gives them to a U.S. veteran in need. Since June 2021, a dog named Hairy has been in residence and will meet you in the lobby when you check in. There is a $50 fee per dog with a max of two per room, and you can request bowls and beds for them. Ready for a walk? The Riverfront Park dog park is nearby.

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Dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals under 60 pounds are invited here where the resort-like backyard features sprawling green spaces for running and playing. The 10-mile Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail is also mere steps away, but your pet may be tempted to sit and stay in your hotel room thanks to welcome amenities like cozy beds, squeaky toys, and food bowls filled with house-made biscuits. There’s even a special room service menu with hearty entrées for dogs and an on-site restaurant where leashed pets enjoy bowls of water and complimentary treats on the outdoor patio.

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John Jacob Astor IV, who founded the original St. Regis in New York in 1904, had a dog he cheekily named Kitty—and both of them sadly went down on the Titanic. This resort is the second property in the collection and honors the legacy with its very own Kitty, a Bernese Mountain Dog who has kept careful watch over the hotel since 2018 and even has his own Instagram account with over 52,000 followers. Visiting dogs are welcome to play on the grounds and sleep in your room for $100 per room (not per pet) the first night and $25 per day after that. Dog beds and bowls are offered at check-in, and dog sitting/walking are available for an additional fee.

Up to two dogs—or get this, mini horses!— of any size can stay at a hotel for a $100 flat fee. Beds, bowls, treats, and waste bags are available. For more space to stretch out, head to nearby Coronado Dog Beach, where there's a leash-free area. Baseball fans and their dogs can catch a Padres game; The Barkyard at Petco Park offers five semi-private viewing areas in a left-center field with umbrellas and artificial turf that doesn’t retain heat, to keep dogs’ paws cool.