The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the U.S. By State for the Ultimate Family Vacation
At these welcoming properties, furry friends are treated like royalty.
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Everyone needs a change of scenery every once in a while—including pets! (Not to mention that leaving your four-legged BFF behind to go on a family vacation can be really hard.) That's why we set out to find the best pet-friendly hotel in every single state in the U.S. (plus Washington, D.C.!)—and you'll be happy to know that so many properties want to welcome your furry friend. In fact, in some cases, we had to give honorable mentions to a second hotel per state.
So, what exactly makes a pet-friendly hotel the best? Well, for starters, it welcomes your four- (and sometimes two-) legged friends—joyfully, and with arms wide open! But for many of the hotels on this list, they do a whole lot more than just allow Fido to share your pillow at night.
Rhode Island's Ocean House, for example, offers wildly plush beds. Illinois' Peninsula Hotel has its own "Pet Menu," with options for both your pup (like the Beagle Burger) or your kitten (the Siamese Salmon Filet). And New York's Soho Grand comes complete with its very own dog park (shared with its equally pet-friendly sister property, the Roxy Hotel).
That's just the tip of the bone when it comes to the pet amenities on this list. Read on for our very favorite pet-friendly hotels in the United States.
Alabama: Hotel Indigo Orange Beach Gulf Shores
Allowing up to two 40-pound pups per room, Alabama's Hotel Indigo Orange Beach Gulf Shores wants to make sure your furry friends feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door—hence the treat and tennis ball table located at the front desk. The table also features a photo board starring Polaroid snaps of pet guests. (With your permission, they'll snap your pup too!) Perhaps most exciting, though, the hotel sits at one of the entrances to the Gulf State Park, which includes 26 miles of dog-friendly trails and its own dog park.
Alaska: Harbor 360 Hotel
Located in Seward, Alaska, the Harbor 360 Hotel is a beaut—and not just because it has complimentary treats on the premises. Each pet-friendly room on the waterfront property, which is close to both hiking trails and the beach, is carpet-free (because we all know accidents can happen). And the best part? There's no restriction on the kind of pet you can bring, as long as he or she is under 65 pounds.
Arizona: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
If you want your pet to be treated like royalty (who doesn't?), you go to a hotel with royalty in the name—like the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. All pet guests (both dogs and cats are allowed) are treated to a plush bed, food and water bowls, toys, and treats. Plus, the hotel sits on a 65-acre property, which means there's lots of room for running. (Bonus: There's a PetSmart across the street, just in case!)
Arizona: High Country Motor Lodge
First honorable mention incoming: Flagstaff's High Country Motor Lodge is the definition of vintage-inspired chic, but its pet policy is utterly modern. Pet-sitting, grooming, and walking service recommendations are available upon request. Plus, you're walking distance (under two miles) to both a pet exercise area and a dog park, the Thorpe Bark Park.
Arkansas: Graduate Fayetteville
All pets—and we really do mean all—are welcome at Graduate's Fayetteville location, which is just as cute and collegiate as all of its other college town-based hotels. You can bring up to two pets, and dogs will have it especially good: treats at the front desk, a dog park within walking distance, and several nearby hiking trails. Plus, Fayetteville has many dog-friendly restaurants for you to enjoy.
California: Harvest Inn
You and your pup will have happy trails with Harvest Inn's "Happy Tails Package." While the package does cost $150, there are no limits on the size of the dog you can bring with you—and it's chock-full of perks, including local dog treats from Fideaux St. Helena, Harvest Inn-branded pet bowls and beds to use during the stay (also available for purchase), and a Harvest Inn tennis ball—great for throwing across the property's eight acres. And yes, Harvest Inn is near multiple wineries, including ALL, V. Sattui, Clif Family, and Frog's Leap. Cheers!
Colorado: The St. Regis Aspen Resort
The St. Regis Aspen Resort is a sight to behold. (The architecture! The Aspen Mountain!) But our favorite thing about this St. Regis? Its furry star, Kitty the Bernese Mountain Dog. Kitty has a flawless face, hence his standing as a social media darling, but he has something else too: a "Fur Butler," who manages pet-focused events, daily walks, and other fun activities for visiting pups. Pawfect.
Colorado: Viewline Resort Snowmass, Autograph Collection
Of course, the luxe St. Regis comes with an equally luxe price tag, so if you're looking for a slightly more humble—though no less beautiful—abode, then Autograph Collection's Viewline Resort Snowmass is for you. The resort, which allows dogs of any size, offers pop-up doggie bowls and yummy snacks (with the first batch offered upon arrival). While you and Fido will find a welcome sign in your room, you probably won't spend too much time in it, as the surrounding Roaring Fork Valley has plenty of pup-friendly trails for you to traverse.
Connecticut: Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Do you fantasize about vacationing in an English garden—without traveling to England? Then may we present Auberge's Mayflower Inn & Spa. Located in Washington, Connecticut, the hotel boasts once of the prettiest properties in the New England area, with gorgeous gardens and woodlands filling its 58 acres. Your furry friends (up to two dogs allowed!) will love that, as well as the warm pet bed that will be waiting for them inside your room after a long stroll.
Delaware: Hotel Du Pont
Located in the heart of the picturesque Brandywine Valley, the historic Hotel Du Pont (opened in 1913) promises to have both a bed and treats waiting for Rover as soon as you enter your room. But perhaps the most helpful perk is the hotel's "Paws in the Park" card, a handy map highlighting all of the dog-friendly environments within Wilmington, like the enormous Brandywine Creek State Park.
Florida: The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
You can't really ask for more than the St. Regis Bal Harbour's flawless locale, which straddles the fashionable Collins Avenue and a pristine stretch of Miami's famed beaches. And yet, Bal Harbour is still ready to give more—especially to its pet guests. Your four-legged friend—which can be either a cat or a dog—gets a "pet welcome kit" as soon as he or she arrives, not to mention a bed, mat, and bowls.
Georgia: Thompson Savannah
What does everyone's favorite family member get when they check into the Thompson Savannah? A plush pet bed tailored by size, house-made dog treats from Stevedore Bakery, and a pet-friendly dining, drinking, and walking map by lead concierge and animal lover Amanda Marks (who always keeps dog treats at her desk, just in case you're in need). Two things she'll surely recommend? The hotel lobby's pet-friendly restaurant and long walks along the Savannah River.
Hawaii: The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club calls itself "Waikiki's most pet-friendly hotel"—and that promise holds up. There are no additional fees for bringing a pet, nor are there any weight limits on your pet. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with SUPDog Hawaii, pet owners and their furry friends get a 10% discount on paddle and surf lessons. There's even a resident hotel dog: Jack, who's available for playdates. How precious!
Idaho: One Lakeside
One Lakeside's hometown, Coeur d'Alene, is a veritable mecca of outdoor activities. (Water sports, biking, skiing—you name it, they got it.) Thanks to One Lakeside's pet policy, you don't have to leave your fur baby at home to enjoy them. Dogs of any size are welcome in the dog-friendly rooms (which are limited, so do book in advance). There is a dog walk area on the second-floor patio, where guests are welcome to take pets out. But One Lakeside is steps from a walking path that runs along the lake, so you have plenty of scenic options too.
Illinois: The Peninsula Chicago
The Peninsula Chicago is a five-star establishment—and that rating extends to the amenities for man's best friend. Just a few of the pet amenities available include: small and large pet beds, Evian bottled water, doggie room service (with dishes like the Beagle Burger and Tabby Tuna Tartar), dog walking (courtesy of the Peninsula Pages), and in-room, 60-minute massages—because, yes, sightseeing wears out little paws too!
Indiana: French Lick Resort
We truly never get tired of a doggie dining menu—and French Lick's is truly special. Tested out on the hotel executive chef's very own canine companion, it includes Steak or Chicken a La Pooch, plus a number of dishes named after some of the hotel's favorite furry guests: Moses' Meatloaf, Bo's Half Pounder, and Scooter's Biscuit du Jour. Also on site is Lucy's Bark Park: a fenced-in, double-gated green space for you and your pup.
Indiana: Ironworks Hotel Indy
Right in the heart of Indianapolis, the Ironworks Hotel Indy welcomes a wide variety of pets, including big dogs and cats. (They also allow multiple pets per room.) And once you're checked in, you'll be provided with bottled water, an Ironworks-branded mat, a dog cookie from a local dog bakery, and an Ironworks dog scarf—all the better to make the case that your pet is the best mascot they've ever had.
Iowa: Surety Hotel Des Moines
Surety Hotel's "Paw Pack" includes a variety of in-room dog treats, a chew toy, and waste bags, plus a list of the best dog-friendly bars, restaurants, shops, and parks, so you know exactly where to take your best friend in Des Moines. Complimentary beds and water bowls are also offered upon request.
Kansas: Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
Overland Park's Sheraton allows up to two pets per night, and bonus: Many of the rooms overlook beautiful Overland Park, which has been voted one of the best places to live in the United States. It's not too shabby for the pups either: Overland Park hosts a number of dog-friendly restaurants, including Prairiefire, Cocobolos, and Buffalo State Pizza—and a dog bakery called Three Dog Bakery.
Kentucky: Hotel Covington
Kentucky's Hotel Covington is truly pet-friendly, in that nearly every pet is welcome. While the "welcome amenity" consists of toys and treats for cats and dogs, as those are the hotel's most frequent guests, General Manager Justin says the hotel has welcomed every kind of pet imaginable—from dogs and cats to birds, rabbits, snakes, chinchillas, and even mini pigs. "We love them all and welcome them with open arms," he says.
Rose Marie Walano is a freelance editor and children's author. (And a Cosmo alum!) Among the many things she loves are high tea, period dramas, Central Park, K-pop, and her adorable mini-doodle, Colette. You can follow her on Instagram at @rosiewalano.
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