Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China · 5 Star Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou Dog Friendly Review
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou holds a failing F Roch Rank, and yet it does offer a handful of genuine courtesies for travelling dogs. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor terrace area of the fourth floor Tang restaurant, which gives you at least one spot to sit with your dog rather than leaving him in the room throughout your stay. The concierge team is on hand to help with guidance and local knowledge, and on arrival your dog is given a welcome gift of a nameplate with his name on it along with a pet cake. Cats as well as dogs are welcome, should you be travelling with more than one kind of companion.
Day to day, your dog must be kept on a lead or in a carrier whenever he is outside the room, and the hotel is clear that pets cannot enter restaurants, bars, the pool, the fitness centre or the spa, so his world here is largely the bedroom and the terrace. If you need to step out briefly and leave him behind, he must be settled securely in a carrier or crate rather than left loose. The dog fee is 816.20 Chinese yuan per stay per room, and a refundable damage deposit of 3,000 Chinese yuan is also charged on top of the usual room deposit, which together make this a costly stay to budget for.
Several real limits apply. Not all rooms are dog friendly, only a designated selection, so you are advised to contact the hotel ahead of travel to secure one. There is also a firm size restriction, with pets capped at 10 kilograms and 40 centimetres at the shoulder, which rules out larger breeds entirely. The hotel does not provide a dog bed, bowls, dog food, a dog-walking service, grooming, toys, poop bags or a dog wash area, and dogs are not allowed in the bar, restaurant or lounge. This is a stay best suited to the owner of a very small, crate-trained dog who wants a touch of ceremony and is prepared to pay steeply for it, while owners of larger dogs, or those wanting fuller run of the hotel's public spaces, should look elsewhere.
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Roch Score: 3/77. 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 28 October 2026.
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Is Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou dog friendly?
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 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 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou?
Yes. Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou charges a pet fee of 人民币 816.20 元/次/间. A deposit of 人民币 3,000 元 may also apply. 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 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou?
Yes. Dogs up to 22 lb are welcome at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou. 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 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou. 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 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou?
Dogs are welcome in the terrace at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou. 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 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou?
Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 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 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou too?
Yes. Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 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 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou pet-friendly?
Yes. Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank F rating.
Are pets allowed at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou?
Yes. Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou allows dogs and cats to stay. Dogs up to 22 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 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou?
The pet policy at Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou covers the essentials: a pet fee applies, a weight limit of 22 lb and dogs welcome in the terrace. The fee is 人民币 816.20 元/次/间. A deposit of 人民币 3,000 元 may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.