Seattle
Waterfront walks, evergreen parks and a strong selection of pet-friendly city hotels.
View pet travel guide →Pet-friendly travel made easier
Travel farther. Bring your best friend.
Hotel Pets Allowed is a practical guide to pet-friendly hotels, road trips and major U.S. destinations. Start with a city guide, compare hotel policies, then verify the details directly before you book.
Featured Pet-Friendly Destinations
Start with major U.S. cities and travel regions that offer strong hotel choices, outdoor spaces and plenty to do between walks.
Chicago
Big-city attractions, lakefront scenery and plenty of neighborhoods that are easy to explore on foot.
View pet travel guide →Dallas
A car-friendly city with large parks, dog-friendly districts and several polished pet-friendly hotels.
View pet travel guide →Milwaukee
A compact lakefront city with an easy downtown, beer culture and pet-friendly boutique hotels.
View pet travel guide →Colorado
A statewide guide for Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs and mountain-town trips with pets.
View pet travel guide →Houston
A food-focused city with big parks, cultural districts and pet-friendly upscale hotels.
View pet travel guide →Hawaii
Beautiful weather and resort travel, but pet entry rules require more advance planning than most U.S. trips.
View pet travel guide →New York City
Walkable neighborhoods, world-class parks and a deep selection of pet-friendly hotels.
View pet travel guide →Philadelphia
Historic neighborhoods, compact sightseeing and pet-friendly boutique hotels in the center city area.
View pet travel guide →Plan the Hotel Part Before the Fun Part
Pet policies are property-specific. A little verification before booking can prevent an expensive change of plans at check-in.
Compare Hotel Policies
Check fees, size limits, number of pets, accepted animal types and unattended-pet rules.
Hotel chain guide →Build a Better Road Trip
Plan breaks, water, safe stops and overnight stays before a long driving day.
Road-trip guide →Flying With a Pet
Airline rules vary. Start early and confirm carrier, cabin and health-document requirements.
Flying guide →Hotels That Allow Pets: What to Confirm
“Pet friendly” can mean very different things from one hotel to the next. One property may welcome multiple animals with no size restriction, while another may only accept dogs under a certain weight in designated rooms. Always verify the current policy directly with the hotel, even if a booking site shows a pet-friendly icon.
Useful questions include the nightly or per-stay pet fee, how many pets may stay in one room, whether cats are accepted, whether pets can be left unattended and whether housekeeping can enter while your pet is present. If you are traveling with a large dog or multiple animals, confirm those details before you purchase a nonrefundable rate.
Our Pet Travel Philosophy
Most of our best pet trips are road trips where we can bring food, water, a familiar bed and enough gear to keep the animal comfortable. Not every vacation is a good pet vacation, though. A trip built around long theme-park days, nightlife or activities where animals cannot join you may be easier on everyone if your pet stays with a trusted sitter or boarding facility.
Health, Identification and Local Rules
Make sure your pet has current identification and the health information appropriate for the trip. Local park, beach and lodging rules vary. For longer interstate trips, review the destination requirements and talk with your veterinarian when needed. The USDA APHIS pet travel hub is a useful starting point for official requirements.