Great Scotland Yard Hotel
London, Greater London, United Kingdom · 5 Star Hotel
Great Scotland Yard Hotel Dog Friendly Review
Great Scotland Yard Hotel holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, which is a shame given how welcoming it is in several respects. Your dog is genuinely welcome across much of the hotel, with all guest rooms described as dog friendly, and the hotel sits surrounded by several wonderful green spaces, with walking routes including a stroll along the South Bank or a walk to Hyde Park via St James's Park. Cats are welcome too, so a multi-pet household travelling together is well catered for here.
Day to day, your dog can join you in The 40 Elephants Bar for a relaxing drink, and dogs are also welcome in The Parlour and in The Yard during breakfast hours, so mealtimes needn't mean leaving him behind. The concierge team can help arrange a local grooming service during your stay, and the front office team will assist with contacting a local emergency vet should the need arise. There is no damage deposit required, though a dog fee of £50 per night applies, and up to two dogs are permitted per room.
The main restriction to plan around is that dogs may not be left unattended in guest rooms at any time, so this is not a hotel for owners who need to pop out and leave their dog behind. There is also a weight limit of 50 lbs per dog, which rules out larger breeds. The hotel does not provide practical extras such as a dog bed, bowls, poop bags or toys, nor a dog wash area or dog-walking service, so you will need to bring the essentials yourself. This suits an owner with a smaller, well-behaved dog who wants to keep him close through meals and drinks and explore nearby parks on foot, but owners of larger dogs, or those needing to leave their dog in the room unattended, should look elsewhere.
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Roch Score: 15/77. 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 2 November 2026.
Great Scotland Yard Hotel With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Great Scotland Yard Hotel dog friendly?
Great Scotland Yard Hotel welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D 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 Great Scotland Yard Hotel?
Yes. Great Scotland Yard Hotel charges a pet fee of £50 per night. There is no additional deposit. 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 Great Scotland Yard Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Great Scotland Yard Hotel, 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 Great Scotland Yard Hotel?
Yes. Dogs up to 50 lb are welcome at Great Scotland Yard Hotel. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Where are dogs allowed in Great Scotland Yard Hotel?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Great Scotland Yard Hotel, including the bar and restaurant. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
Are cats welcome at Great Scotland Yard Hotel too?
Yes. Great Scotland Yard Hotel welcomes cats as well as dogs, so the whole household is catered for. The same certified standard that covers dogs has confirmed cats are genuinely welcome here, not simply tolerated.
Is Great Scotland Yard Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes. Great Scotland Yard Hotel welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at Great Scotland Yard Hotel?
Yes. Great Scotland Yard Hotel allows dogs and cats to stay. Dogs up to 50 lb are accepted. 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 Great Scotland Yard Hotel hold?
Great Scotland Yard Hotel holds a Rank D 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 Great Scotland Yard Hotel?
The pet policy at Great Scotland Yard Hotel covers the essentials: a pet fee of £50 per night applies, up to 2 dogs per room, a weight limit of 50 lb and dogs welcome in the bar and restaurant. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.