Fairmont San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States · 4 Star Hotel
Fairmont San Francisco Dog Friendly Review
Fairmont San Francisco holds a failing F Roch Rank, which is a stark result given the genuine welcome it extends to dogs on paper. Most rooms here will take your dog, and refreshingly there is no weight or size limit, so whether you travel with a compact terrier or a large retriever you needn't worry about being turned away at check-in. There is also no damage deposit required, which removes one of the more irritating financial hurdles that many grand hotels impose on dog owners. For a property of this stature, that combination of broad room access and the absence of a deposit is a meaningful point in its favour, even if, as you'll see, the practicalities of the stay don't quite live up to that promising start.
Day to day, the arrangements are fairly bare bones. You can bring up to two dogs per room, which is generous enough for owners with more than one companion, but you will pay $100 for the privilege, and given how little else is laid on for that money, it feels like a steep charge for what amounts to simple admission rather than any curated dog friendly package. There is no dog bed, no bowls provided for food or water, and no treats waiting in the room, so you will need to pack all of the basics yourself as though staying somewhere with no dog provisions at all. The one operational rule worth noting is that your dog may not be left alone in the room, which means your itinerary in San Francisco will need to work around your dog's presence rather than around convenient windows of free time.
The restrictions stack up once you look past the headline flexibility on room access. There is no bar, restaurant, terrace, patio or lounge where your dog is welcome, so shared spaces in the hotel are effectively off limits, and there is no garden or dedicated dog area either, leaving you to rely entirely on whatever green spaces you can find independently, since none are flagged nearby. There is no dog wash area, no walking guidance, no dog walking or sitting service, no poop bags supplied, no grooming, no toys, and no staff trained specifically for canine guests, so this is very much a self sufficient stay. Combined with the requirement that your dog never be left unattended, this suits an owner who is happy to keep their dog by their side throughout the visit and who needs nothing beyond a room that will simply accept the dog. Owners hoping for amenities, activities or any pampering extras should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 5/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 21 September 2026.
Fairmont San Francisco With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Fairmont San Francisco dog friendly?
Fairmont San Francisco welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank F rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Fairmont San Francisco?
Yes. Fairmont San Francisco charges a pet fee of $100. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Fairmont San Francisco?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Fairmont San Francisco, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Fairmont San Francisco?
No. Fairmont San Francisco has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Is Fairmont San Francisco pet-friendly?
Fairmont San Francisco welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank F rating.
Are pets allowed at Fairmont San Francisco?
Yes. Fairmont San Francisco allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Fairmont San Francisco hold?
Fairmont San Francisco holds a Rank F rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Fairmont San Francisco?
The pet policy at Fairmont San Francisco covers the essentials: a pet fee of $100 applies, up to 2 dogs per room and no weight limit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.