The Mandrake
London, United Kingdom · 5 Star Hotel
The Mandrake Dog Friendly Review
The Mandrake holds a failing F Roch Rank, which is worth knowing before you weigh what the hotel does get right for you and your dog. What stands out most is that there is no weight or size limit here, so whether you travel with a small terrier or a large hound you will not be turned away on the strength of the scales, and there is a dedicated dog space set aside alongside the bed provided in the room, meaning your dog has somewhere of its own to settle. There is also no damage deposit to find at check-in, which spares you the usual upfront outlay and the wait to have it returned. Add to that the welcome your dog has on the terrace and patio, and you have a handful of genuine comforts that make the stay workable for the two of you.
In practice, the day-to-day here rests on a modest footing rather than a generous one, so plan around what is actually there. Your dog sleeps on the bed the hotel provides and has its own dedicated space, but you will need to bring your own bowls, food, poop bags and anything else your dog relies on, because none of that is supplied and there are no treats or toys waiting either. The fee is £70 per stay, and set against a bed, a dog space and the absence of a deposit, that is a steep charge for what little it secures you, with no dog-walking or dog-sitting service, no grooming and no dog wash to justify it further. Only one dog may share your room, and access beyond the bedroom runs to the terrace and patio, so your movements together are fairly contained.
The restrictions bite hardest in two places you should plan around from the outset. Only some rooms are dog friendly rather than all of them, so you must book carefully and confirm you have secured one of them, and crucially your dog may not be left alone in the room, which ties you to its side throughout the stay and rules out any outing where the dog cannot come along. Your dog is not welcome in the bar, the restaurant or the lounge, there is no garden it may use and no green space or park nearby, so exercise and dining together both take planning off-site. This suits an owner who wants their dog beside them at all times, who is happy to bring every bowl and bag themselves and who values a no-deposit, no-size-limit stay with terrace access. An owner who needs to leave a dog while they head out, or who wants full run of the hotel, should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 4/77. 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 15 September 2026.
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Is The Mandrake dog friendly?
The Mandrake 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 The Mandrake?
Yes. The Mandrake charges a pet fee of £70 per stay. 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 Mandrake?
Up to 1 dog is permitted per room at The Mandrake. If you are travelling with more than one dog, speak to the hotel directly before you book so they can advise on the best way to accommodate you.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at The Mandrake?
No. The Mandrake 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 Mandrake?
Dogs are welcome in the terrace at The Mandrake. 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 Mandrake?
The Mandrake provides a dog bed for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is The Mandrake pet-friendly?
The Mandrake 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 The Mandrake?
Yes. The Mandrake allows dogs 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 Roch Dog rank does The Mandrake hold?
The Mandrake 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 The Mandrake?
The pet policy at The Mandrake covers the essentials: a pet fee of £70 per stay applies, up to 1 dog per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the terrace. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.