FAQ

To stay at a hotel with a dog, choose a pet-friendly property, confirm the hotel’s specific pet policies such as fees and size restrictions, and bring necessary items like a crate and proof of vaccinations.

Yes, Kimpton Hotels and most Red Roof Inn locations do not charge a pet fee, making them top choices for pet travelers.

Kimpton Hotels are considered the best vacation option with a dog due to their no-fee, no-size or breed restriction pet policy and extensive pet-friendly amenities.

Yes, many pet-friendly hotels allow dogs to sleep in bed with guests, but it's best to confirm with the hotel's specific policy, as practices vary by location and brand.

Kimpton Hotels (IHG) is regarded as the most dog-friendly hotel chain in the US due to its no-fee, no-size or breed restriction policy and extensive pet amenities.

Kimpton Hotels (IHG) is considered the most pet-friendly chain, offering a no-fee policy with no size, breed, or quantity restrictions and many pet amenities.

Kimpton Hotels, La Quinta, Hampton by Hilton, Best Western, and Red Roof Inn are consistently ranked as top dog-friendly hotel chains in the US, offering flexible policies and amenities for pets. Luxury options like select Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton properties also provide exceptional pet services.

The five-second dog rule suggests placing the back of your hand on the pavement; if you can’t hold it for five seconds, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.

Using the common dog-to-human year ratio of 1:7, 7 human hours equals approximately 49 dog hours.

The five-second dog rule is a quick test to check if a surface is too hot for your dog's paws: place your hand on it for five seconds—if it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your dog.