European luxury hotels vary widely on pet policy. Italian and French hotels are often very welcoming. UK and German vary.
Paris
Hotel de Crillon
€50/night. Welcome amenity, dog beds.
Le Bristol
Free, no weight limit. Famously dog-welcoming.
Plaza Athénée
€100/stay. Pet menu at Plaza Athénée restaurants.
The Ritz Paris
€100/night. Welcome amenity.
Mandarin Oriental Paris
€80/night. Garden access for dogs.
Italy
Belmond Hotel Cipriani Venice
Free, no weight limit. Famously dog-welcoming.
Aman Venice
Free, contact at booking.
Hotel de Russie Rome
Free, garden access. Welcome amenity.
Le Sirenuse Positano
Free, weight limits.
Castello del Nero Tuscany
Free, full estate access.
London
The Connaught
£60/night. Welcome amenity.
Claridge's
£40/night. Welcome amenity at booking.
The Lanesborough
£75/night. Famously dog-welcoming.
The Savoy
£75/night. Park-side walks.
Amsterdam
The Dylan
Free. Welcome amenity.
Hotel TwentySeven
Free. Dog-welcoming throughout.
Switzerland and Germany
Generally less pet-welcoming. Confirm at booking. Some Park Hyatt and Mandarin Oriental properties accept pets with fees.
Five rules for European pet travel
- Confirm at booking — European policies vary widely
- Italian and French hotels lead — start there
- Pet documentation matters — EU pet passport for non-EU dogs
- Check airline pet policies before booking — varies by carrier
- Tip housekeeping extra — they earn it
For more, see the pet-friendly pillar.
