The Stratford Hotel London
London, Greater London, United Kingdom · 5 Star Hotel
The Stratford Hotel London Dog Friendly Review
The Stratford Hotel London holds a disappointing D Roch Rank, which is a shame given how much it opens up to a dog once you and your companion arrive. This is a place that lets your dog stay by your side through the sociable parts of the day, welcome with you in the bar, in the restaurant, out on the terrace and settled beside you in the lounge, so you are rarely forced to leave them behind while you eat or unwind. Most of the rooms take dogs, which gives you a decent chance of a suitable booking rather than a single grudging option. With green spaces and parks nearby and the front desk able to point you towards walking routes, the practicalities of getting your dog out and exercised are handled sensibly, and the whole pet policy is published openly so you can read the terms before you commit.
In the room you will find a dog bed already waiting along with real food and water bowls rather than flimsy disposables, which spares you packing the bulky basics and means your dog eats and sleeps in proper comfort from the first night. The costs, though, mount up quickly, because a flat dog fee of £50 per stay buys you little beyond that welcome and the modest kit, while a refundable damage deposit of £50 per night is charged on top, so a longer visit sees the deposit balloon well past the fee itself. The guidance on walking routes is a genuinely useful touch from the staff, and the public pet policy at least lets you budget honestly. Weigh the £50 against what it actually provides and it feels steep for the handful of comforts on offer.
The restrictions need weighing carefully before you book. Only one dog is allowed per room and a weight limit of 10 lbs applies, so this suits none but the smallest companion, and you cannot leave your dog alone in the room at any point, which ties your movements to theirs throughout the stay and rules out any outing where they cannot come. There is no garden set aside for dogs, no dog wash or grooming, no sitting or walking service to cover the hours you must otherwise stay put, no treats, toys or poop bags provided, and no staff trained specifically for canine guests. This stay suits the owner of a tiny lap dog who wants their companion at their side in the bar, restaurant and lounge and is content to plan the day around never leaving them alone. Anyone with a larger dog, or who needs to step out sans hound, should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 20/77. Meets 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 9 September 2026.
The Stratford Hotel London With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is The Stratford Hotel London dog friendly?
Yes. The Stratford Hotel London meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds a Rank D rating. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, so getting a room for you and your dog is rarely a problem.
Is there a pet fee at The Stratford Hotel London?
Yes. The Stratford Hotel London charges a pet fee of £50 per stay. A deposit of £50 per night 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 Stratford Hotel London?
Up to 1 dog is permitted per room at The Stratford Hotel London. 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 Stratford Hotel London?
Yes. Dogs up to 10 lb are welcome at The Stratford Hotel London. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
Where are dogs allowed in The Stratford Hotel London?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at The Stratford Hotel London, including the bar, restaurant, 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 Stratford Hotel London?
The Stratford Hotel London provides a dog bed and food and water bowls for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is The Stratford Hotel London pet-friendly?
The Stratford Hotel London 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. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank D rating.
Are pets allowed at The Stratford Hotel London?
Yes. The Stratford Hotel London allows dogs to stay. Dogs up to 10 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 Roch Dog rank does The Stratford Hotel London hold?
The Stratford Hotel London holds a Rank D rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It meets all six minimum requirements 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 Stratford Hotel London?
The pet policy at The Stratford Hotel London covers the essentials: a pet fee of £50 per stay applies, up to 1 dog per room, a weight limit of 10 lb and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant, terrace and lounge. A deposit of £50 per night may also apply. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.