11 Dog-Friendly Hotel Chains That Make It Easy for You to Book and Travel

Planning a trip should be fun, but deciding where your pet should stay while you’re gone can provoke anxiety.

The good news is you don’t have to worry if you can find a pet-friendly hotel that will allow your dog to stay with you.

Bringing Fido or Fifi along can even help you keep more money in your wallet since you won’t have to pay expensive boarding fees.

Check out these hotel chains that make it easy to check in with your favorite furry friends.

Spend a night in luxury with your pets when you book a room at a Ritz-Carlton location in the U.S.

The hotel chain’s pet policy can vary from location to location, so it’s important to ask about the rules before you arrive. There may be a nonrefundable fee to have your favorite pets stay with you, as well as a limit on the number of pets and size of each pet.

You should also ask about pet pampering during your stay. A Love Your Pup package at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco includes in-room dog amenities and a gourmet dog menu.

Grab your pets and head to a Westin hotel. Dogs that are mid-sized and smaller are welcome, and the hotel will give them special amenities and a hotel dog bed.

And if your pup wants that luxe feel even at home, you can purchase a Heavenly Dog Bed from the Westin store for $295.

According to the company website, one “well-behaved” domestic pet is usually allowed to stay for free at a Red Roof hotel.

Additional pets also may be admitted, but it’s up to the discretion of management.

Guests at Motel 6 can bring their pets without paying a pet fee. However, there's a maximum of two pets per room.

Members of the American Kennel Club can also get an additional discount for business and leisure stays.

Sometimes, you might need a longer stay with your furry friends than just a night or two.

Hilton’s Home2 Suites offer an extended stay for guests and their pets. Check the hotel chain’s website to find out which locations welcome your favorite pets.

Another extended stay option is Extended Stay America, which welcomes up to two pets per room during your stay.

Be aware that the chain does charge a pet fee, and there's a limit on pet size. However, you may be able to bring larger animals with you at the discretion of management at each hotel location.

Kimpton Hotels doesn’t have a limit on the size or weight of your dog, which can be helpful if you own a larger breed.

Rooms have water bowls, mats, and pet beds. You can also get a list of pet-friendly options in the area.

Best Western hotels have more than 1,200 locations in North America that cater to your pooches and other pets. Just make sure you check ahead of time, as not every location may welcome your furry friends.

Be aware that there is a size limit for each animal and a limit on the number of pets you can bring with you.

Hampton Hotels, which is owned by Hilton, will welcome your pets. But confirm that the location you want to stay in is pet-friendly. Search for different locations on the hotel’s website for details.

Choice Hotels pet-friendly locations can be great places to stop with your furry friends.

A maximum of two pets is allowed, and pet fees can range from $10 to $75 a night. An advanced check-in is required if you want to bring pets.

Most Choice Hotels that allow pets do so for dogs only, although some might welcome cats.

Marriott hotels allow pets in many of their properties, and some locations even offer amenities such as a dog bed or bowl. Marriott welcomes many types of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, fish, and more.

Bringing your dogs with you on a vacation or trip can be fun and save you money on boarding fees or sitters. Just make sure you plan ahead in case there are restrictions on your furry friends.

It’s also a good idea to book your hotel using one of the best travel credit cards so you can earn cash back or other perks during your stay.