What the major US hotel chains actually charge for your dog, the size they allow, and the fine print. We standardize the pet rules the big booking sites bury, so you can plan a trip your pet can actually take.
| Hotel chain | Pet fee | Size limit | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| KimptonIHG | No pet fee | No size limit | No fee, no size, weight, or breed limit, no deposit. The most pet-welcoming policy of any major chain. |
| Motel 6G6 Hospitality | No pet fee | Up to 150 lb combined | Pets stay free at most locations, 2 per room. Note: sibling brand Studio 6 charges around $10 a night. |
| Red Roof InnRed Roof | Free (1st pet) | Up to 80 lb | One well-behaved pet stays free. A second pet runs about $15 a night. A few locations can't accept pets. |
| La QuintaWyndham | $25/night ($75 max) | Varies by property | Up to 2 pets in designated rooms. The optional fee is capped at $75 per stay and is waived at many locations. |
| Drury HotelsDrury | ~$50/night | Up to 80 lb combined | Two pets, 80 lb combined. Mostly company-run, so the policy is unusually consistent location to location. |
| HiltonHilton Worldwide | from $75/stay | Up to 75 lb | $75 per pet per stay is the corporate standard, but it varies by brand (Homewood Suites runs higher). Not every location takes pets. |
| HyattHyatt Hotels | from $75/stay | Up to 50 lb (75 combined) | $75 for 1 to 6 nights at Hyatt Place and Hyatt House. Full-service and luxury Hyatts set their own, often more generous, rules. |
| Best WesternBWH Hotels | up to $40/night | Up to 80 lb | Up to $40 a night and a refundable deposit of up to $150 may apply. Roughly a third of locations are pet-friendly. |
| Aloft / ElementMarriott | Varies | Up to 40 lb | Many Alofts are free; a growing number charge around $50. Element is dogs only. Larger dogs can sometimes get a waiver by calling. |
| MarriottMarriott International | Varies by property | Varies by property | No chain-wide rule. Each brand and property sets its own fee ($0 to $250 a stay) and weight limit. Always confirm per property. |
| IHGHoliday Inn family | Varies by property | Varies by property | Set per property. Holiday Inn commonly runs about $50 a stay for dogs up to 80 lb. Extended-stay brands differ. |
| Loews HotelsLoews | Varies by property | Varies by property | The "Loews Loves Pets" program adds beds, bowls, and treats. Fees and size caps are set by each hotel. |
| Choice HotelsComfort / Quality | Varies by property | Varies by property | 3,500+ pet-friendly properties, but rules are per property. Typically $10 to $25 per pet per night; large dogs may need pre-approval. |
| WyndhamDays Inn, Super 8, … | Varies by property | Varies by property | A large franchise umbrella, so policy is set per brand and property. Generally up to 2 pets in designated rooms. |
| Four SeasonsFour Seasons | Varies by property | Often 15 to 25 lb | Pet-welcoming luxury, but each property sets its own rule. Weight limits tend to be low; many properties charge no fee. |
How we compiled this: from each chain's own pet-policy page plus pet-travel references, verified June 2026. Hotel pet policies often vary by individual property and franchise, so confirm the exact fee and size limit with your specific hotel at booking. gopup is building a search tool that filters flights and hotels by your specific pet.