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 some genuine strengths for dog owners. Every guest room here is dog friendly, and dogs are welcome to join you in The 40 Elephants Bar and in The Parlour, as well as in The Yard during breakfast hours. The hotel sits near several green spaces, and guests are pointed towards walking routes along the South Bank, through St James's Park and on to Hyde Park, giving plenty of scope for a good stroll with your dog.
Day to day, the hotel keeps things simple rather than elaborate. There is no damage deposit required, though a fee of £50 per night applies for your dog, and up to two dogs are permitted per room. The concierge team can help arrange a local grooming service during your stay, which is a useful touch if you are away from home for a while. Your dog is welcome across the bar, restaurant and breakfast areas, making shared meals and drinks straightforward, though the hotel does not provide extras such as a dog bed, bowls, toys or poop bags, so you will need to bring the essentials yourself.
The drawbacks are worth planning around. There is a weight limit of 50 lbs per dog, so larger breeds will not qualify, and dogs may not be left unattended in guest rooms at any time, which rules out this hotel for anyone needing to pop out alone. There is no dedicated dog space, no garden, no dog wash area and no dog-walking or sitting service, so independent types will need to manage exercise and downtime themselves. This stay suits an owner with a smaller, well mannered dog who is happy to keep him close at all times and make use of the nearby parks and walking routes. Owners who need in-room pet care, extra kit or larger dog accommodation should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 14/77. 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 12 October 2026.
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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.
Is Great Scotland Yard Hotel pet-friendly?
Great Scotland Yard Hotel 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 D rating.
Are pets allowed at Great Scotland Yard Hotel?
Yes. Great Scotland Yard Hotel allows dogs 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 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.