The Vendue
Charleston, South Carolina, United States · 5 Star Hotel
The Vendue Dog Friendly Review
The Vendue carries a disappointing D Roch Rank, which is worth knowing before you set your heart on this Charleston stay with your dog in tow. That said, the hotel does have some genuine strengths for a travelling dog owner: it sits near green spaces and parks, which makes it easy to give your dog a proper stretch of the legs, and the staff are willing to share guidance on walking routes so you are not left guessing where to go. Most rooms here are dog friendly, so your choice of room is not unduly restricted, and the hotel has picked up dog friendly awards and hosts dog friendly events, suggesting a house that has put some genuine thought into welcoming four legged guests, even if the overall ranking tells a more mixed story.
Day to day, the practical details are reassuring in places. Your dog gets real food and water bowls rather than makeshift alternatives, plus free treats, a nice touch that costs you nothing extra. There is no damage deposit to worry about, which takes some of the financial anxiety out of travelling with a dog, though you will still pay a $120 one-time pet fee, a fairly steep charge given how little else is bundled into it beyond the bowls and treats already mentioned. The hotel also shares its pet policy with you before you book, so there should be no nasty surprises at check-in, and an emergency vet number is on hand should anything go wrong during your stay, which is a genuinely useful safety net for anxious owners.
Set against those positives are some firm limits you need to plan around. A 50 lb weight limit applies, so larger breeds are simply not going to be accommodated here, and only two dogs per room are permitted, which rules out larger multi-dog households. Your dog may not be left alone in the room, meaning your days will need to be structured around someone always being present, a real constraint if you were hoping for independent exploring time. There is no dog bed, no dog food for sale, no dog-walking or dog-sitting service, no poop bags provided, no grooming, no dog toys, and no dedicated dog space, garden, wash area, bar, restaurant, terrace or lounge access for dogs. This suits an owner with a single small or medium dog who plans to be present throughout the stay and values nearby parks over in-house extras; owners of larger dogs, multiple dogs, or those needing daytime independence should look elsewhere.
Roch Score: 18/77. 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 Vendue With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is The Vendue dog friendly?
The Vendue 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 Vendue?
Yes. The Vendue charges a pet fee of $120 one-time pet fee. 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 Vendue?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at The Vendue, 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 Vendue?
Yes. Dogs up to 50 lb are welcome at The Vendue. If your dog is heavier than that, it is worth speaking to the hotel before booking to see what can be arranged.
What amenities does my dog get at The Vendue?
The Vendue provides 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.
Is The Vendue pet-friendly?
The Vendue 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 Vendue?
Yes. The Vendue allows dogs 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 Vendue?
The pet policy at The Vendue covers the essentials: a pet fee of $120 one-time pet fee applies, up to 2 dogs per room and a weight limit of 50 lb. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.