US luxury hotels lead globally on pet-friendliness. The major chains have programme depth.
NYC
The Surrey
Free, no weight limit. Welcome amenity, dog walking.
The Mark
$100/stay, no weight limit. Pet menu at the restaurant.
Loews Regency NYC
Loews Loves Pets — free, all sizes. Dog walking, pet sitter.
NoMad Hotel
Free, all sizes. Dog menu at the restaurant.
Los Angeles
Beverly Hills Hotel
$200/stay. Welcome amenity, dog beds.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
$100/stay, weight limits. Roof deck dog walking area.
Chateau Marmont
$100/stay. Famously dog-welcoming.
San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco
Free, all sizes. Welcome amenity.
Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
$125/stay. Pet menu, dog walking.
The Battery (private club hotel)
Free, all sizes for members and guests.
Chicago
Peninsula Chicago
$100/stay. Roof deck dog walking.
Four Seasons Chicago
$200/stay. Four Paws programme.
Soho House Chicago
Free, dog-welcoming throughout the building.
Miami
Faena Miami Beach
$200/stay. Beach dog programme.
The Setai
$150/stay. Welcome amenity, beach access.
EDITION South Beach
$200/stay. Pool deck dog access.
Five rules for US pet-friendly travel
- Book direct — third party often misses pet flags
- Confirm the fee and weight limit at booking
- Pre-walk the dog before check-in
- Tip housekeeping extra — they earn it
- Bring the dog's bed from home
For more, see the pet-friendly pillar.