The Dog Friendly Standard is the framework we use to assess and compare dog-friendly hotels.
Rather than relying on labels or marketing claims, we look at the practical details that actually affect travelling with a dog: published pet policies, fees and restrictions, where dogs are allowed within the hotel, in-room provisions, access to shared spaces, and how consistently those rules are applied. Each hotel is reviewed against the same criteria and graded in the same way.
The result is a clear, comparable grade that shows how well a hotel performs relative to others, helping dog owners understand what staying there is really like before they arrive.
Hotels that do not meet the dog friendly standard are not listed in our public register.
Hotels are first assessed against our published standard on a pass/fail basis. Those that meet the standard are then ranked based on how they perform across clear published criteria.
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We assess every hotel using the same published criteria, looking at real policies, access, and restrictions, so we deliver clear and consistent assessments every time.
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Our reviews explain what staying at a hotel is really like with a dog, covering rules, access, fees, and limitations, so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.
Our standards and assessment framework are published and applied consistently, so you can see exactly what we measure and how dog-friendly hotels are evaluated.
Our rankings are based on structured data collected through our published standard and assessment framework. Hotels that meet the standard are ranked based on how they perform across the same criteria, so results are consistent, comparable, and grounded in evidence rather than marketing claims. This ensures that our rankings are fair, evidence-based, and unbioased.
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Reserved for hotels that demonstrate exceptional dog-friendly practice, with clear policies, high-quality provisions, and consistently welcoming access across the property..png)
High-performing dog-friendly hotels with clear policies, thoughtful provisions, and reliable access that make travelling with a dog straightforward and comfortable..png)
Reliable dog-friendly accommodation that meets core expectations, offering fair policies and essential provisions suitable for most stays, without major restrictions..png)
Meets the basic requirements for travelling with a dog, with standard provisions and some limitations that may affect longer or more complex stays..png)
Hotels that meet the minimum standard but offer limited dog-friendly provision, with restrictive policies or fees that may reduce overall comfort or value..png)
The lowest-performing hotels we assess, where dog-friendly provision is minimal and policies, access, or fees may significantly limit a stay with a dog.