The Nest
Palo Alto, California, United States · 5 Star Hotel
The Nest Dog Friendly Review
The Nest holds an acceptable C Roch Rank. Dogs stay in designated dog friendly rooms, so tell the hotel you are bringing one when you book, and up to two are allowed per room. The outdoor patio and courtyard is the heart of it for a dog owner, since your dog is welcome to sit with you there while you have a drink. The property also has a designated pet relief area, with bags provided at it.
There are several parks and green spaces nearby, and the front desk will recommend walking areas to suit what you are after. Inside the room you are on your own for kit. The hotel does not provide dog beds or food and water bowls, so pack both. The fee is $40 per pet, per night, which adds up quickly over a longer stay or with two dogs, and it buys access rather than any extras.
A weight limit of 50 lbs applies per pet. Your dog can be left unattended in the room for short periods, and the hotel asks that he is crated or that you hang the Do Not Disturb sign while you are out. This suits an owner with a small or medium dog on a short stay who is content to bring everything with them. For a long stay the nightly fee is hard to justify, and owners of big dogs are excluded by the limit.
This hotel welcomes cats, click to see more cat friendly hotels.
Roch Score: 22/77. 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 30 September 2026.
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Is The Nest dog friendly?
The Nest 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 Nest?
Yes. The Nest charges a pet fee of $40 pet fee per pet, per night. There is no additional deposit. 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 Nest?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at The Nest, 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 Nest?
Yes. Dogs up to 50 lb are welcome at The Nest. 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 Nest?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at The Nest. 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 The Nest?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Nest, including the bar, terrace, lounge and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
Are cats welcome at The Nest too?
Yes. The Nest 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 Nest pet-friendly?
Yes. The Nest 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 Nest?
Yes. The Nest allows dogs and cats to stay. Dogs up to 50 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 Nest?
The pet policy at The Nest covers the essentials: a pet fee of $40 pet fee per pet, per night applies, up to 2 dogs per room, a weight limit of 50 lb and dogs welcome in the bar, terrace, lounge and garden. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.