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Are you looking for a hotel chain with no pet fee? Sometimes it’s not so easy because pet policies vary widely, even within a specific hotel chain. They can differ regarding the type of pet you can bring, the number of pets, the size of the pet, and the pet fee and/or deposit you will have to pay. For example, one Holiday Inn Express might charge $25 per night for a pet with a weight limit of 125 lbs. while a different Holiday Inn will charge you $100 per stay—even if you’re staying only one night—with a 50 lbs. weight limit. There are very few constants, and when researching a pet-friendly hotel, you need to do your homework to make sure that your pet and your wallet are in sync with the hotel’s policy.
For this article, we will focus on hotel chains that do not charge pet fees—or those in which most of their properties don’t. The not-so-good news is that there aren’t many of them. However, on the bright side, some of these chains have many properties and can be found in most destinations across the country. Also, they cover a wide variety of price points, from super high-end boutique hotels to budget motels, so that you can find one that fits your wallet.
Beyond the four chains we list here, there are individual hotels in other chains that don’t charge a fee, but they’re more of an exception than the rule, so we’re not including them in this article. However, at Petswelcome, we try to help you find whatever kind of pet-friendly hotel you’re looking for, so you can find those properties using our Advanced Search feature. It will help you find hotels that charge very low or no fees outside the chains we list here. You can also save those parameters in a Petswelcome Passport account so that every time you come back to find a pet-friendly lodging, your information will automatically included in your search, and you’ll immediately find hotels that match your specific needs. No more wading through tons of hotels that are not suited to your requirements.
Top Pet-Friendly Hotel Chains With No Pet Fee
Motel 6
Motel 6 is well known as an excellent choice for a stay if you’re traveling on a budget. It’s also a great choice if you’re traveling with a pet. They allow up to two pets per room and do not charge a pet fee. Motel 6 bills itself as America’s original pet-friendly hotel chain, and with such a long and admirable history of welcoming pets through their doors, you can be sure that you and your favorite animals will be treated as the special guests you are.
Red Roof Inns
How do we know Red Roof Inns are pet-friendly? Not only do they allow one well-behaved pet per room and have an 80-lb. weight limit, but they also don’t charge a pet fee. Now that’s not only pet-friendly, but it’s human-friendly, too. With over 600 locations throughout the U.S., Red Roof Inns are likely to be found wherever you take your pet.
Kimpton is an upscale boutique hotel chain with 60+ properties that love pets. No matter the type of pet, no matter their size, weight, breed, or number, if your pets fit through their door, Kimpton will welcome them with open arms at no extra charge. Many Kimptons offer pet beds, food, water bowls, and a concierge list of pet-friendly restaurants, parks, and boutiques nearby. Located in major cities throughout the U.S., Kimpton should definitely be on your list of hotels to visit if you’re looking for luxury, fun, and quality time with your favorite animal.
This chain was a very cool pet-friendly find for us. And while they definitely fit into the upper echelon of boutique hotels, most of their properties (13 out of 16) do not charge a pet fee. Beyond their extreme pet-friendliness, they are one of the most unique brands out there, situated in the funky part (in a good way) of some of the hippest cities in the US, including Austin, Nashville, New York, Savannah, and Seattle. Some people might question the point of staying at a hotel that can cost $300 a night to save money on a pet fee, and that wouldn’t be a stupid question. However, we’d say that isn’t the point. They are not penalizing you for having a dog; we say that’s good. So enjoy!
As always, we highly recommend you do your homework before hitting the road with your pets to find the pet-friendly hotel options that work best for you. However, there might come a time, late at night, when you’re driving down the road, tired and looking for a place to stay without any notion of what you might eventually find. It’s good to know that if you see one of these chains on the horizon, you and your pet will find comfort and rest within their welcoming glow.
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