Hilton London Gatwick Airport
Horley, Surrey, United Kingdom · 4 Star Hotel
Hilton London Gatwick Airport Dog Friendly Review
Hilton London Gatwick Airport holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, and yet for a traveller passing through with a dog in tow it does carry a few genuinely useful strengths that soften that verdict. Most of the rooms here are dog friendly, so you are unlikely to be turned away or squeezed into a single grudging corner of the building, and when you arrive your dog is met with a proper dog bed and real food and water bowls rather than a makeshift arrangement you have to cobble together yourself. That means less to pack and one less thing to worry about after a long journey. The welcome extends to the bar, where your dog may join you rather than being left behind, which is a small but real comfort when you want a drink after checking in. Cats are welcome to stay too, if you travel with more than one companion.
In practical terms, the day-to-day of a stay here is straightforward once you know the shape of it. You will pay a dog fee of 50GBP, which is a steep charge given how little it visibly buys beyond the bed and bowls waiting in the room, so it is worth weighing against what you actually get. The saving grace on the money side is that there is no damage deposit to find on top, which spares you a larger up-front outlay and the wait to have it returned. You may bring up to two dogs to a room, so a pair travelling together need not book separately. Access, though, is limited: your dog is welcome in the bar and in your room, but there is no restaurant welcome, no lounge access and no terrace to sit out on with your dog beside you.
The restrictions are worth taking seriously before you book. A weight or size limit of 75 lbs applies, so a larger dog may simply not qualify, and you cannot leave your dog alone in the room at any point, which ties your movements closely to your dog and rules out slipping off to dinner or a long errand without them. There is no garden, no dedicated dog space and no dog wash area, nor any dog-sitting or dog-walking help, treats, toys or poop bags to lean on, so you must be fully self-sufficient. This stay suits an owner passing through Gatwick with a well-sized dog under 75 lbs who is happy to keep their dog with them throughout and simply needs a clean, convenient bed with the basics provided. An owner with a large dog, or one who needs to leave their dog to attend to other things, should look elsewhere.
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Roch Score: 13/77. Meets 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 23 August 2026.
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Is Hilton London Gatwick Airport dog friendly?
Yes. Hilton London Gatwick Airport meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank D rating. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, so getting a room for you and your dog is rarely a problem.
Is there a pet fee at Hilton London Gatwick Airport?
Yes. Hilton London Gatwick Airport charges a pet fee of 50GBP. 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 Hilton London Gatwick Airport?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Hilton London Gatwick Airport, 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 Hilton London Gatwick Airport?
Yes. Dogs up to 75 lb are welcome at Hilton London Gatwick Airport. 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 Hilton London Gatwick Airport?
Dogs are welcome in the bar at Hilton London Gatwick Airport. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Hilton London Gatwick Airport?
Hilton London Gatwick Airport provides a dog bed and food and water bowls for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Are cats welcome at Hilton London Gatwick Airport too?
Yes. Hilton London Gatwick Airport 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 Hilton London Gatwick Airport pet-friendly?
Yes. Hilton London Gatwick Airport welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at Hilton London Gatwick Airport?
Yes. Hilton London Gatwick Airport allows dogs and cats to stay. Dogs up to 75 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 Hilton London Gatwick Airport?
The pet policy at Hilton London Gatwick Airport covers the essentials: a pet fee of 50GBP applies, up to 2 dogs per room, a weight limit of 75 lb and dogs welcome in the bar. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.