The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the USA: From LA to New York
America's hotel industry leads the world in pet-friendliness, with dedicated pet programmes, no-fee policies, and some genuinely extraordinary dog-welcoming properties.
The United States has arguably the world's most developed pet-friendly hotel culture. Where Australian and European hotels often treat dogs as a reluctant accommodation, many US hotel brands have made pet-friendliness a core part of their identity, with no pet fees, no size limits, and genuine amenities.
The Best Pet-Friendly Hotel Brands in the USA
Kimpton Hotels — The Gold Standard
Kimpton Hotels is the benchmark against which all other pet-friendly hotel brands are measured. Every Kimpton property in the US (and internationally) welcomes pets of all sizes and all breeds with zero pet fees. Dogs are greeted at reception, given a welcome amenity, and treated as genuine guests. Kimpton has over 70 properties across the US, making it the most reliable choice for cross-country travel with pets.
Loews Hotels: "Loews Loves Pets"
Loews Hotels' pet programme is among the most comprehensive in the industry. Each property provides a welcome amenity bag, in-room pet bed, food bowls, walking maps, and a list of nearby pet-friendly restaurants and parks. Available at all Loews properties across the US.
La Quinta by Wyndham
For budget-conscious travellers, La Quinta's blanket pet-friendly policy (no fees, no size restrictions at most properties) makes it the most accessible pet-friendly option across the US. Over 900 locations nationwide.
Los Angeles
The LINE LA
A hip, design-forward hotel in Koreatown that welcomes pets with the relaxed attitude the neighbourhood demands. Close to Griffith Park, LA's finest dog-walking destination, and within easy reach of the off-leash runs at Runyon Canyon.
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
A legendary clifftop retreat 3 hours south of San Francisco, perched above the Pacific. Dogs are welcome in select accommodation. The combination of extraordinary scenery and genuine luxury makes this one of the great dog-friendly travel experiences in the world.
New York
The Surrey, Upper East Side
A refined, boutique hotel on the Upper East Side, steps from Central Park. Dogs of all sizes welcome with a proper welcome amenity. The Upper East Side's location, with direct access to Central Park's off-leash areas and the East River promenade, makes it the best base in Manhattan for dog owners.
National Parks & Road Trips
For road tripping across the US with pets, the combination of Kimpton city hotels and KOA (Kampgrounds of America) campgrounds, which welcome pets at almost all locations, gives comprehensive coverage from coast to coast. Always book in advance for National Park gateway towns, which fill quickly in summer.
Always check whether the specific property has a weight limit, even within pet-friendly hotel brands. Policies can vary between individual properties within the same brand.
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