The Ludlow Hotel
New York, New York, United States · 4 Star Hotel
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Dogs In The Bar
No Weight LimitThe Ludlow Hotel Dog Friendly Review
The Ludlow Hotel holds an acceptable C Roch Rank, and for dog owners visiting New York it offers a genuinely sociable stay. Most rooms here are dog friendly, so you are not confined to a handful of designated doubles, and there is no weight or size limit to worry about before you book, which is a rare and welcome freedom if you travel with a larger breed. The bar, terrace and lounge all welcome dogs, so your companion can settle beside you rather than being left out of the sociable parts of the hotel, and with green spaces and parks nearby you will have somewhere proper to stretch your dog's legs beyond the building itself. Cats are also accepted here, which speaks to a broader animal tolerant ethos running through the place rather than a token dog policy bolted on for appearances.
Day to day, the practical touches make life easier than at many hotels of this kind. A dog bed and real food and water bowls are provided in the room, so you need not haul your own kit across the city, and free treats are a nice unexpected extra for your dog on arrival. Grooming is available too, useful if your dog picks up city grime on its walks. You may bring up to two dogs per room, which suits owners travelling with a pair. There is a $25 nightly pet fee, reasonable enough given the bedding, bowls, treats and grooming access it sits alongside, and a refundable damage deposit is also charged, which is worth budgeting for even if you expect to get it back in full at checkout.
The clearest restriction is that your dog may not be left alone in the room, so this is not the hotel for owners planning long days out without their dog in tow; any excursions without your companion will need to work around that rule. There is no dog-walking or dog-sitting service, no dedicated dog space or wash area, and no poop bags or toys supplied, so you will need to come prepared for the practical side of dog ownership yourself. Dogs are not welcomed into the restaurant, which limits mealtime options somewhat. Even so, between the bed, bowls, treats, grooming and open access to the bar, terrace and lounge, this suits an owner with a well socialised, manageable sized dog who plans to keep their companion close throughout the stay. Owners needing all-day pet care support elsewhere should look further afield.
This hotel welcomes cats, click to see more cat friendly hotels.
Roch Score: 23/77. 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 Ludlow Hotel With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is The Ludlow Hotel dog friendly?
The Ludlow Hotel 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 The Ludlow Hotel?
Yes. The Ludlow Hotel charges a pet fee of $25 nightly pet fee. A deposit of $75 nightly incidentals may also apply. 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 The Ludlow Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at The Ludlow Hotel, 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 The Ludlow Hotel?
No. The Ludlow Hotel has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Where are dogs allowed in The Ludlow Hotel?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Ludlow Hotel, including the bar, terrace and lounge. 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 The Ludlow Hotel?
The Ludlow Hotel provides a dog bed, food and water bowls and 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 The Ludlow Hotel too?
Yes. The Ludlow Hotel 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 The Ludlow Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes. The Ludlow Hotel 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 The Ludlow Hotel?
Yes. The Ludlow Hotel allows dogs and cats to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. 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 Ludlow Hotel?
The pet policy at The Ludlow Hotel covers the essentials: a pet fee of $25 nightly pet fee applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, terrace and lounge. A deposit of $75 nightly incidentals may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.