Chicago hotel pet policies vary widely downtown. Below: verified luxury and boutique hotels with published fees and weight limits, plus O'Hare tips.
Policies change: confirm with the hotel. Pet fees, weight limits and the number of pets are set by each brand and often by each hotel, and can change without notice. We read every chain’s official page on . Call or message the hotel to confirm before you book, and declare your pet at check-in.
Last checked on each chain’s official website. Fees in US dollars, weights in pounds. Brand rules are a starting point: a franchised hotel in Chicago can differ. Rows marked Check could not be read on the official site.
| Chain | Pet fee (USD) | Max weight (lb) | Max pets per room | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton (IHG) | No pet fee, no deposit | No size or weight limit | No limit on number | Brand-wide promise on Kimpton's pet page; individual hotels may still post their own rules, so check the hotel page. | Official page |
| Motel 6 | Free (no pet fee) | 150 lb combined | 2 per room | Pets must be declared at check-in and not left alone in the room. Some Studio 6 properties may charge a pet fee; local law can forbid pets at a location. | Official page · more |
| Red Roof Inn / Red Roof PLUS+ | 1st pet free; 2nd pet $15 per night (max $105 per extra pet for 7+ nights) | 80 lb per pet | 2 per room (more at manager's discretion, $15/night each) | HomeTowne Studios and The Red Collection set their own rules. Two listed locations (Oxon Hill, MD and Bellmawr, NJ) cannot accept pets. | Official page |
| La Quinta by Wyndham | Optional fee up to $25 per night, max $75 per room per stay | Some locations set a limit (ask the hotel) | 2 per room | Pets are not allowed in the breakfast area, gym or pool. La Quinta lists hotels that take no pets, including La Quinta New York City Central Park, Queens, Brooklyn Downtown and Brooklyn East. | Official page |
| Drury Hotels | Daily fee, minimum $50 per night (varies by hotel) | 80 lb combined | 2 per room | Pets are not allowed in the lobby, dining area, pool or fitness center and should not be left alone in the room. | Official page · more |
| Loews Hotels | Not stated: varies by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | 2 per room | Up-to-date vaccinations required. Loews says additional cleaning fees and property-specific policies may apply: check the hotel's page. | Official page |
| Hilton brands (Hampton, Home2, Homewood, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites and more) | Fees apply and vary by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | Hilton says it welcomes pets at over 5,000 hotels in the US and Canada; rules are set per hotel, so filter for pet-friendly and read the hotel's policy. | Official page |
| Aloft (Marriott) | Not stated: varies by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | Aloft's ARF program welcomes pets with a bed, bowl, treats and toys. The brand page gives no fee, weight or number: each Marriott hotel sets its own pet rules. | Official page |
| Four Seasons | Not stated: varies by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | No brand-wide pet policy: each hotel sets its own. Example: Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown welcomes dogs and cats under 25 lb. | Official page |
| Best Western | Check Not stated: varies by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | Not stated: varies by hotel | We could not load Best Western's official pet-friendly page on the date checked, so we show no numbers. Check the hotel's own page before you book. | Official page |
Luxury hotels set their own pet rules, so we read each hotel’s official pet policy rather than the brand’s. Fees in US dollars, weights in pounds. Check means the official page leaves something unclear or another source disagrees: call the hotel before you book.
Kimpton (IHG) · The Loop ·
| Pet fee | No pet fee, no deposit |
|---|---|
| Max weight | No size or weight limit (“as long as they fit in the elevator”) |
| Pets | No limit on number |
| Species | Dogs, cats and other pets |
| Rules | Pets may be left in the room only if crated and quiet; not allowed in dining areas. |
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Loews · Streeterville ·
| Pet fee | $100 one-time, per stay |
|---|---|
| Max weight | Not stated on the official page |
| Pets | 2 per room |
| Species | Dogs and cats |
| Rules | Service animals exempt from fees. |
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Peninsula · Magnificent Mile ·
| Pet fee | Per pet, per stay: $350 + tax (30 lb and under); $500 + tax (31-50 lb) |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 50 lb |
| Pets | Not stated on the official page |
| Species | Not stated (welcome amenities mention a “doggie and kitty” menu) |
| Rules | Pet waiver signed on arrival. |
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Langham · River North ·
| Pet fee | $150 non-refundable cleaning fee; $300 for stays of 7+ days |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 35 lb |
| Pets | 2 per room |
| Species | Dogs and cats |
| Rules | Leashed in common areas; not allowed in restaurants, club lounge, spa, fitness studio or pool. |
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Virgin Hotels · The Loop ·
| Pet fee | Not stated on the official page |
|---|---|
| Max weight | No size or breed restrictions (brand page) |
| Pets | Not stated on the official page |
| Species | Dogs (brand page) |
| Rules | Leashed in public spaces. |
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Last checked . Hotel pet policies change and vary by property; confirm with the hotel before you book. This page is a summary, not legal or veterinary advice. We are not affiliated with any hotel chain.
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