InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States · 4 Star Hotel
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco Dog Friendly Review
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco holds an acceptable C Roch Rank, and for a dog owner weighing up a stay here that rating reflects a hotel that clearly wants four legged guests around rather than merely tolerating them. This is a grand city property that opens its bar, its restaurant, its terrace and its lounge to dogs, so you are never confined to a bedroom while the rest of the hotel carries on without you. There is a garden your dog may use, and with green spaces and parks nearby you have somewhere proper to stretch legs beyond the building itself. Staff hand out free treats and can talk you through local walking routes, small touches that make the day easier to plan. The hotel also supports a dog charity, welcomes cats as well, and sets out its pet policy before you book, so you know where you stand from the outset.
Day to day, the practicalities are kept simple rather than elaborate. Most rooms are dog friendly, so your choice of accommodation is not narrowed to a handful of specially designated spaces, and there is no damage deposit to worry about setting aside. A $50 per stay dog fee applies, and against a backdrop of free treats, garden access and walking guidance thrown in, that charge feels reasonable rather than steep. Your dog may be left alone in the room, which matters if you need to step out for dinner or a meeting without arranging cover, though the hotel does not offer any dog-sitting or walking service of its own to fall back on. Access to the garden, terrace, bar, restaurant and lounge is granted outright, but there is no dedicated dog space set aside solely for canine guests to use.
The main restriction to plan around is the 50 lb weight limit, which rules the stay out for owners of larger breeds regardless of temperament, so it is worth checking your dog against that figure before booking anything else. Beyond that ceiling, the hotel keeps its offering lean: there is no dog wash or shower area, no dog bed, no real food or water bowls provided, no dog food for sale, and no poop bags supplied, so you will need to bring your own kit for daily care. Grooming, toys, staff specifically trained for canine guests, organised dog friendly activities or events, and any track record of dog friendly awards or media coverage are all absent too, and dogs do not stay free nor is there an emergency vet number on hand. This suits an owner with a smaller, well behaved dog who is happy to self cater on equipment and wants a sociable city base with real run of the hotel's public rooms. Owners of larger dogs, or those wanting hands-on pet services and safety nets built in, should look elsewhere.
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Roch Score: 28/77. 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 16 September 2026.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco dog friendly?
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank C 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 InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco?
Yes. InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco charges a pet fee of $50 per stay. 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.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco?
Yes. Dogs up to 50 lb are welcome at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
Where are dogs allowed in InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, including the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. 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 InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco?
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco provides free treats 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 InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco too?
Yes. InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco 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 InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco pet-friendly?
Yes. InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank C rating.
Are pets allowed at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco?
Yes. InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco 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 is the pet policy at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco?
The pet policy at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco covers the essentials: a pet fee of $50 per stay applies, a weight limit of 50 lb and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace, lounge and garden. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.