Relais Della Rovere
Colle Val D'Elsa, Italy · 4 Star Hotel
Relais Della Rovere Dog Friendly Review
Relais Della Rovere holds a failing F Roch Rank, which sets the tone for a stay that offers some genuine outdoor freedom but falls short in the detail that matters most to dog owners. Before you even book, the hotel shares its pet policy with you, so you know where you stand from the outset rather than discovering the rules on arrival. Once there, your dog is welcome to join you out on the terrace or patio, and there is a garden the two of you can use together, which gives a stay here a pleasant sense of space for a dog who enjoys time outdoors. These are real, tangible perks in a countryside setting, and they go some way to making the hotel feel genuinely accommodating, even if the overall picture is mixed once you look closer at the rest of the arrangements.
Day to day, there are a few practical points worth knowing before you settle in. There is no damage deposit required, which removes one layer of financial worry from your stay and is a welcome bit of straightforwardness. However, a dog fee of €30,00 applies, and with no dog bed, no bowls, no treats and no toys provided as part of your stay, that charge buys you little beyond the basic allowance to have your dog under your roof, so it is worth weighing that cost against what you actually receive. Only some rooms are set aside as dog friendly, so you will need to confirm at booking that the room type you want is one of them, rather than assuming any room will do. Your dog also cannot be left alone in the room, meaning your days will need to be planned around them rather than leaving them to rest while you step out.
The restrictions here are worth taking seriously before you commit to a stay. A weight or size limit of 55 lbs applies, so this is not the hotel for owners with larger breeds, and you will want to check your dog comfortably falls under that threshold. The requirement that your dog not be left alone means this suits an owner who plans to keep their companion close throughout the visit rather than someone hoping for independent free time. With no dog walking or sitting service, no grooming, no poop bags and no guidance on local walking routes, you are largely left to manage the practicalities yourself, which suits a confident, self-sufficient owner more than a first-timer. This stay works best for the owner of a smaller, well-behaved dog who values the terrace and garden access and does not mind handling everything else independently; anyone needing extra support or a larger dog's space should look elsewhere.
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 16 September 2026.
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Is Relais Della Rovere dog friendly?
Relais Della Rovere 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 Relais Della Rovere?
Yes. Relais Della Rovere charges a pet fee of €30,00. 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 Relais Della Rovere?
Yes. Dogs up to 55 lb are welcome at Relais Della Rovere. 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 Relais Della Rovere?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Relais Della Rovere, including the terrace and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
Is Relais Della Rovere pet-friendly?
Relais Della Rovere 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 F rating.
Are pets allowed at Relais Della Rovere?
Yes. Relais Della Rovere allows dogs to stay. Dogs up to 55 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 Relais Della Rovere hold?
Relais Della Rovere holds a Rank F 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 Relais Della Rovere?
The pet policy at Relais Della Rovere covers the essentials: a pet fee of €30,00 applies, a weight limit of 55 lb and dogs welcome in the terrace and garden. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.