The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Philadelphia, United States of America · 4 Star Hotel
The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt Dog Friendly Review
The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, which is worth knowing before you set your expectations too high for this stately Philadelphia address. Even so, there is real substance here for anyone travelling with a dog, since the hotel shares its pet policy before you book, so you can check the finer points against your own dog's needs ahead of arrival rather than discovering them at the desk. Green spaces and parks nearby mean you will not be short of places to stretch your dog's legs, and staff can offer guidance on walking routes so you are not left guessing which direction to head in once you step outside. It is a hotel that clearly wants to make the basics of a dog's stay comfortable, even if its wider reputation among dog owners has room to improve.
Once you are settled into your room, the practical touches do a fair amount of the work for you. Your dog gets a proper bed to sleep in along with real food and water bowls rather than anything makeshift, and free treats are provided as a welcoming gesture. Poop bags are on hand for your walks, and if you would rather not manage every outing yourself, a dog-walking service is available to take that off your plate. There is no damage deposit to worry about, which removes one layer of financial anxiety from the stay, and you are permitted to leave your dog alone in the room, useful if your plans take you somewhere your dog cannot follow. The dog fee is $100 per dog, and against a bed, bowls, treats, poop bags and a walking service, it is a fee that at least buys you a reasonably well-stocked stay.
The real limitations are worth weighing carefully. Only some rooms are dog friendly rather than the whole hotel, so your choice of accommodation will be narrowed from the outset, and a weight limit of 75 lbs applies, which rules out larger breeds altogether. There is no dog friendly access to the bar, restaurant, terrace, or lounge, no garden or dedicated dog space, no wash area, and no dog food sold on site, so you will need to bring your own supplies and plan meals and downtime around those closed doors. There is also no grooming, no dog-sitting service, no toys, and no emergency vet number provided, so anything beyond the basics falls to you to arrange. This stay suits an owner with a smaller, well-behaved dog who values solid in-room comforts and nearby green space over communal indulgences, while owners with larger dogs or those hoping for a fuller run of shared spaces and extra services would do better to look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 19/77. 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.
The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt dog friendly?
The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt 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 The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt?
Yes. The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt charges a pet fee of $100 per dog. 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 The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt?
Yes. Dogs up to 75 lb are welcome at The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. 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 The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt. 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.
What amenities does my dog get at The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt?
The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt provides a dog bed, food and water bowls, free treats and a dog walking service for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt pet-friendly?
The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt 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 The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt?
Yes. The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt allows dogs 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 The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt?
The pet policy at The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt covers the essentials: a pet fee of $100 per dog applies and a weight limit of 75 lb. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.