The Standard
New York, New York, United States · 4 Star Hotel
Dogs Stay Free
Dogs In The Bar
No Weight LimitThe Standard Dog Friendly Review
The Standard (New York) holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, which sits oddly alongside a stay that clearly makes an effort for dog owners. This is a hotel with a distinct, sociable personality, and that extends to your dog being welcomed alongside you in both the bar and the restaurant, so evenings needn't mean leaving your companion behind in the room. There are green spaces and parks nearby, giving you somewhere proper to walk and let your dog stretch its legs beyond the building itself. Most rooms are dog friendly, and with no weight or size limit imposed, this is a place that opens its doors to dogs of any build rather than only the smaller breeds many hotels favour. For an owner wanting their dog included in the social parts of a stay, these headline strengths count for a great deal.
Day to day, the practicalities are handled with a reasonable amount of thought. A dog bed is provided in the room, so you needn't cart your own bedding across the city, and staff offer guidance on walking routes, which is useful if you don't know the neighbourhood. Dogs stay free of charge, and there is no dog fee at all, so your bill won't be inflated simply for travelling with a companion. The hotel also keeps an emergency vet number to hand, a small but reassuring detail should anything go wrong, and it shares its pet policy with you before you book, so there are no surprises at check-in. A refundable damage deposit is charged, which is worth budgeting for even though it should return to you if the room is left undamaged. You may bring up to two dogs per room, and dogs may not be left alone in it, so any outing without your dog will need planning around that rule.
Set against those positives are some real gaps worth weighing up. There is no terrace or patio, no lounge, and no garden for your dog to use, and there is no dedicated dog space or wash area either, so this isn't a stay built around canine comforts beyond the room and the shared bar and restaurant. You won't find real food or water bowls provided, nor dog food, treats, or poop bags, so you'll need to bring your own supplies for feeding and cleaning up. There is no dog-walking or dog-sitting service, no grooming, no toys, and staff are not specifically trained for canine guests, which means you're largely on your own for anything beyond the basics. The hotel doesn't run dog friendly events or activities, hasn't picked up awards or press coverage on this front, and doesn't support a pet charity, and cats aren't welcome either. This suits an owner with a well behaved, sociable dog who mainly wants inclusion at meals and drinks and is happy to handle walks and supplies independently; an owner wanting a fully staffed, dog-pampering stay should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 20/77. 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 The Standard dog friendly?
The Standard 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 Standard?
No. The Standard does not charge a pet fee. A deposit of $200 per night incidental (capped at $500) may also apply. Your dog stays with you at no extra cost, which is still rarer than it should be across the hospitality industry.
How many dogs can stay per room at The Standard?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at The Standard, 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 Standard?
No. The Standard 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 Standard?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Standard, including the bar and restaurant. 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 Standard?
The Standard 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 Standard pet-friendly?
The Standard 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 Standard?
Yes. The Standard 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 Standard hold?
The Standard holds a Rank D 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 Standard?
The pet policy at The Standard covers the essentials: dogs stay free with no pet fee, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar and restaurant. A deposit of $200 per night incidental (capped at $500) may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.