Pet-friendly hotels in New York City: chain and luxury hotel pet fees, weight limits and local tips
New York City is the second most-searched US city for pet-friendly hotels. Space is tight and rules vary a lot by hotel, and some budget chains' NYC locations take no pets at all. Below: each chain's brand-wide rules from its official site, plus sourced NYC tips for JFK and the city's dog rules.
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.
Quick answer
No pet fee: Kimpton charges no pet fee and sets no size, weight or number limit; Motel 6 lets up to 2 dogs or cats stay free (150 lb combined). Source
Budget chains: Red Roof: first pet free, second $15 per night, 80 lb per pet. La Quinta: optional fee up to $25 per night, max $75 per stay, 2 pets. Source
Higher fees: Drury charges a daily pet fee of at least $50 (varies by hotel), 2 pets, 80 lb combined. Source
Hilton, Aloft, Four Seasons, Loews: Their official pages give no single brand-wide pet fee or weight limit (Loews allows 2 pets): each hotel sets its own rules, so check the hotel page. Source
NYC dog rules: Dogs must be on a leash of 6 ft or less in city parks except in dog runs and off-leash areas (park opening to 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. to closing). NYC requires owners to carry proof of a current dog license and rabies vaccination in public. Source
Hotel chain pet rules (US, brand-wide)
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 New York City 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Peninsula New York
The Peninsula · Fifth Avenue, Midtown
Pet fee
$150 per stay
Max weight
65 lb
Pets
1 per room
Species
Dog or cat
Amenities
Pet bed, food and water bowls; dog menu on request; dog walking by a Peninsula Page (extra fee, book ahead).
Rules
Not in restaurants, banquet rooms, the spa or fitness center; carry your pet or use a carrier in the hotel; not alone in the room for more than 2 hours, and then in a carrier or crate.
Pet Registration Card; never left alone in the suite; leash or carrier in public areas and during housekeeping; not on furniture or in the pool; not allowed in rental-programme homes; damage: up to two nights’ rate plus a $500 deep-cleaning fee.
No pet fee; $250 cleaning fee if the room gets dirty
Max weight
Not stated on the official page
Pets
Up to 2
Species
Dogs (the page says "pups")
Amenities
Welcome amenity; beds, bowls, poo bags and food available; treats and a dog-friendly concierge.
Rules
Leash or carrier in public spaces; not in dining areas or the fitness center; a person must be present when staff enter; never left unattended. Add your pet to the reservation.
The St. Regis New York: Pets not allowed (service animals welcome). Official page
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JFK Airport pet relief areas
JFK says Service Animal Relief Areas are available at all terminals for service animals and pets, with indoor and outdoor spaces, artificial grass, sinks and waste stations. Use JFK's interactive map to find the one nearest your gate. Official source
Dogs in NYC parks
NYC Parks rules for dogs, from the official NYC Parks page: Official source
Leash of no more than 6 feet at all times, except in dog runs (fenced, off-leash during park hours) and designated off-leash areas from park opening to 9 a.m. and from 9 p.m. to closing.
Carry proof of a current dog license and rabies vaccination while in public (NYC Health Code).
No dogs in playgrounds, fountains, ball fields, courts, pools or on NYC beaches in summer; dogs may go on the sand from October 2 to the Friday before Memorial Day.
Manhattan dog runs include Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, Tribeca (Warren St), Riverside Park (W 72nd, 87th and 105th St), Theodore Roosevelt Park (CPW at W 81st St) and Hudson River Park (Pier 40 and Pier 84).
Central Park has no fenced dog run but 23 dog-friendly areas (see the Central Park Conservancy's guide linked from NYC Parks).
La Quinta lists these NYC-area hotels as taking no pets: La Quinta by Wyndham New York City Central Park, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Queens (New York City), La Quinta by Wyndham Brooklyn Downtown and Brooklyn East (also White Plains - Elmsford).
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown welcomes dogs and cats under 25 lb. Source
Loews Regency New York (Park Avenue) appears on the Loews Loves Pets page: up to 2 pets, vaccinations required, property rules and fees may apply. Source
Before you book
Filter for pet-friendly, then open the hotel’s own policy: fee per night or per stay, weight limit, number of pets, and whether cats are accepted.
Ask whether your pet may stay alone in the room: Motel 6 and Drury say pets should not be left alone.
Service animals are not pets. Ask the hotel how it handles service animals and emotional support animals rather than assuming a pet fee or limit applies.
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.