The best pet-friendly luxury hotels in the USA

Up to two dogs of any size can stay for a flat $100 fee per stay, one of the few policies on this list without a weight cap. Cats aren't permitted. Rooms come with furnished balconies and soaking tubs.

Good to know: The hotel's 15,000-square-foot spa, with 16 treatment rooms, holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, and Powder restaurant serves modern alpine cuisine.

Skip it if a cat is traveling too; the policy here covers dogs only.

Up to two dogs are welcome here, each 25 pounds or less, and the hotel doesn't list a fee for them. A grassy pet relief area is on site, plus in-room pet beds and bowls on request, amenities not mentioned at other hotels on this list.

Good to know: The hotel occupies the non-gaming top floors of the Mandalay Bay complex on the Las Vegas Strip.

Skip it if a dog over 25 pounds is traveling; Waldorf Astoria Park City takes dogs of any size.

Pets are welcome for a fee: $250 plus tax for a dog 30 pounds and under, rising to $400 plus tax for one between 31 and 50 pounds. The hotel has 339 rooms, including 82 suites, on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

Good to know: Restaurants include Shanghai Terrace and the rooftop lounge Z Bar, and the spa spans 14,000 square feet.

Skip it if a flat pet fee matters more than a tiered one; Viceroy Chicago charges $125 per pet regardless of size band.

Dogs and cats can both stay here for a fee of about $200. The all-suite hotel starts rooms at 430 square feet, giving a dog more floor space than a typical New York hotel room.

Good to know: ATRIO Wine Bar & Restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired food on site, and the hotel carries a sustainability label alongside its Battery Park City address.

Skip it if a lower pet fee matters; Waldorf Astoria Park City charges half as much, at a flat $100.

Domestic dogs are welcome for a $100-plus-tax fee per stay, with no weight limit stated. The hotel's 317 rooms and suites sit in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, and Spa Pendry is on site for the humans.

Good to know: Six restaurants and bars operate here, including Lionfish for modern coastal cuisine, at an address on J Street in downtown San Diego.

Skip it if a written weight cap matters for planning; the hotel's own policy doesn't state one.

Dogs up to 60 pounds are welcome for $150 plus tax per stay, though they can't be left unattended in the room. The 131-room hotel includes Pendry Spa on the second floor alongside a fitness room and pool deck.

Good to know: Moonraker, a penthouse restaurant, is one of two dining venues on site, at an address on Water Street SW in the Wharf.

Skip it if leaving a dog alone in the room is part of the plan; the policy here requires supervision.

Pets up to 25 pounds can stay, but they must not be left unattended and are excluded from the hotel's food and beverage and wellness areas. The property occupies part of a 61-story tower in Back Bay.

Good to know: A dedicated wellness floor holds a spa with five treatment rooms and an indoor pool, off-limits to pets.

Skip it if a bigger dog is coming along; Waldorf Astoria Park City has no weight limit.

Dogs are allowed here, though the hotel's own policy doesn't specify a weight limit or fee. Estuary, the signature restaurant, serves Chesapeake Bay flavors, and Summit is a rooftop bar with panoramic city views, all inside a hotel that carries a sustainability label.

Good to know: Suites range from 600 to 1,500 square feet in the CityCenterDC development, within Washington's Northwest quadrant.

Skip it if a stated pet fee needs confirming in advance; other hotels on this list state theirs upfront.

Dogs under 25 pounds are welcome, up to two per room, for a fee of $125 per pet per stay. The hotel has 180 guestrooms, including 18 suites, a rooftop pool, and a Gold Coast address in Chicago.

Good to know: Somerset and Pandan cover the hotel's Mediterranean and East Asian dining on site, alongside a fitness room for guests.

Skip it if a dog over 25 pounds needs a room; Waldorf Astoria Park City allows any size.

Dogs are allowed at this Fell's Point hotel, though the pack doesn't specify a fee or weight limit. The 128 guestrooms and suites sit inside the historic 1914 Recreation Pier building, alongside a spa and pool also listed on site.

Good to know: The hotel offers Italian fine dining alongside an American whiskey bar, in Baltimore's Fell's Point neighborhood.

Skip it if a stated fee matters for budgeting ahead; Pendry San Diego lists its $100-plus-tax charge upfront.

Up to two pets per room can stay, each up to 35 pounds, for a non-refundable fee of $250 per stay. The 151-room Buckhead hotel has a full-service spa and Astor Court for British-inspired breakfast and lunch.

Good to know: The St. Regis Bar serves cocktails on a terrace with a fireplace, and the hotel's spa is a full-service operation in Buckhead.

Skip it if two 35-pound dogs together push past what's manageable; check the combined weight before booking.

Dogs up to 50 pounds are welcome, two per room with a combined limit of 75 pounds, for a $100 fee covering stays of one to 29 nights. A rooftop pool and several restaurants and bars round out the property.

Good to know: The hotel sits in Nashville's Davidson County, with multiple dining and bar options on site.

Skip it if the stay runs past 29 nights; the stated fee structure doesn't cover longer visits.

Dogs up to 50 pounds can stay for $65 per day plus a $150 refundable cleaning deposit, and certified service animals are also welcome. The hotel says its rooftop pet terrace is the only one of its kind in San Francisco.

Good to know: An indoor glass-enclosed pool, sauna, and wellness center are also on site in Union Square.

Skip it if a flat per-stay fee is preferred over a daily rate; several hotels on this list charge once per stay instead.

Dogs are welcome for a $250 deep cleaning fee per stay, and they must stay on leash across the resort grounds. Accommodations include stand-alone oceanfront residences with private beach access on Hawaii's Kohala Coast, and the resort sits within about a mile of the sea by coordinates.

Good to know: Auberge Spa offers treatments inspired by Hawaiian culture, and CanoeHouse and Hālani cover the dining.

Skip it if an off-leash policy is wanted; dogs must stay leashed on the grounds here.

Up to two dogs per room can stay for a non-refundable $150 cleaning fee plus tax. The Mediterranean-inspired resort has four outdoor pools, an on-site golf course, and six restaurants, including Addison under chef William Bradley.

Good to know: Rooms feature European-style soaking tubs and marble dual sinks, and The Fairmont Spa offers facials, Swedish massage, and hydrotherapy.

Skip it if a lower cleaning fee matters; Waldorf Astoria Park City charges a flat $100 instead.

Up to two pets, each up to 40 pounds, can stay for a non-refundable $150 pet comfort fee per stay. The hotel runs a Pampered Pets Program alongside The Grill Room for American cuisine and The Windsor Court Spa.

Good to know: The hotel sits in downtown New Orleans's Orleans Parish, and The Windsor Court Spa offers deep-tissue massage services.

Skip it if a dog over 40 pounds is traveling; check the weight limit before booking.

The hotel's own page lists one pet up to 70 pounds per room, with the fee currently waived. The 253-room property sits on landscaped grounds in downtown San Antonio, with two restaurants on site: Corinne San Antonio and Anaqua Garden Bar.

Good to know: Spa Plaza San Antonio occupies two restored 1850s houses with six treatment rooms, part of the Autograph Collection.

Skip it if more than one pet is traveling; the stated policy covers a single pet per room.

Dogs are allowed at this Deer Valley resort, though the pack doesn't specify a fee or weight limit. The 174 rooms come with private terraces overlooking the ski slopes, and The St. Regis Spa offers massages and facials.

Good to know: Dining includes RIME Seafood + Steak and La Stellina Italian Restaurant, both part of the resort's collection in Summit County.

Skip it if a stated pet fee is needed for planning; Waldorf Astoria Park City, 5.2 miles away, lists its $100 fee upfront.

Dogs are allowed at this 30-room inn, though no fee or weight limit is stated. The property sits on 58 acres of gardens and woodland in Litchfield County, with The Retreat spa offering bodywork and skin therapies.

Good to know: The Retreat at Mayflower Inn serves health-forward dining for breakfast and lunch, at an address on Route 47 in Litchfield County.

Skip it if a stated pet fee matters for budgeting; several other hotels on this list list theirs.

Dogs are allowed at this 950-room resort, though the pack doesn't specify a fee or weight limit. The AAA Four Diamond property spans 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert with five pools, including a lazy river, and two golf courses.

Good to know: Seventeen pickleball courts and a full-service spa round out the grounds, alongside two championship golf courses including Wildfire Golf Club.

Skip it if a smaller, boutique-style property suits the trip better than a 950-room resort.