When I lived in Washington, D.C., I hadn’t adopted my dog yet, but I always noticed a lot of fun places to take pets around the city. D.C. is a very dog-friendly place with many dog parks, breweries, and shops that welcome pets. Even the National Mall allows dogs to walk on the grounds! There are also numerous hotels that allow pets if you are just traveling to the city and don’t want to leave your pup behind. Here are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in Washington, D.C., to choose from.
The Dupont Circle
One of the top luxury hotels in Washington D.C., The Dupont Circle welcomes four-legged friends, including dogs and cats, who weigh up to 50 pounds. One pet is allowed per guest room, and there is a $100 pet fee per stay. You can dine in the outdoor patio area with your pet or use the in-room dining service if you don’t feel like going out. There are multiple on-site restaurant and bar options at the hotel. Other amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, daily newspapers, and laundry and dry cleaning services for an additional fee.
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Dogs and cats up to 50 pounds welcome
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Pet-friendly outdoor dining area
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Access to a 24-hour fitness center
1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA— +1 202-483-6000
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
A pet-friendly option for your D.C. trip is The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C., which allows one dog or cat up to 25 pounds in weight per room. The pet fee is $165 per stay. This historic hotel dates back to 1932 and has an on-site spa and some of the most scenic views in D.C. There is a stylish restaurant at the hotel, and long-term stays are possible here. Packages are available to help you celebrate something special, and there are event spaces at the Ritz-Carlton for both indoor and outdoor social gatherings.
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Small dogs and cats up to 25 pounds are welcome
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Historic hotel with a spa
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Stylish restaurant and event spaces
Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown
There are several Residence Inn options in D.C. that allow pets, including the Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown. It welcomes dogs and cats that weigh up to 50 pounds. You can have one pet in your room if you pay an extra $150 fee per stay. The all-suite hotel is in a beautiful historic building with classic style and modern amenities. It is just a short walk from many famous attractions, and the suites have fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, and complimentary Wi-Fi. There’s also a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and a 24-hour fitness center
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Dogs and cats up to 50 pounds welcome
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Suites feature full kitchens
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Free daily breakfast buffet
1199 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA— +1 202-898-1100
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Capitol-Navy Yard
Near baseball games and national monuments, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Capitol-Navy Yard welcomes pets. It allows pets when you pay a $75 fee for one to four nights or $125 for five or more nights. The hotel accommodates both dogs and cats with a two-pet limit and an extra $50 fee for a second pet. This all-suite hotel offers full kitchens in the suites and free hot breakfasts daily. There’s also free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Join the complimentary evening socials on Wednesdays.
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Up to two dogs or cats are welcome
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Free daily breakfast and Wednesday evening socials
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Indoor pool and fitness center
Hyatt House Washington DC / The Wharf
A pet-friendly option in D.C. is the Hyatt House Washington DC / The Wharf. For an extra $75 fee (for a stay of one to six nights), you can bring up to two dogs along. The two dogs should have a combined weight of no more than 75 pounds. If you stay here between seven and 30 days, there will be an additional $100 cleaning fee on top of the standard pet fee. The National Mall is just three blocks from the hotel, so it’s easy to walk your dog over there to see the iconic monuments and memorials from the grounds together. This hotel also offers lovely views of the Potomac River. Amenities offered include free daily breakfasts, an on-site restaurant, a fitness center, a pool, and meeting facilities.
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Up to two dogs welcome, 75-pound combined weight
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Three blocks from the dog-friendly National Mall
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Free daily breakfast, a pool, and a fitness center
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
One of the top Hilton hotels in D.C., Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center allows larger dogs than many other city hotels, up to 75 pounds. The pet fee is $75 for one to four nights and $125 for five or more nights, and you can have two pets in your room. The hotel is a seven-minute walk to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and 15 minutes from the Capital One Arena. When you stay here, you’ll enjoy free hot breakfasts daily, a full kitchen in your suite, and free Wi-Fi.
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Pets up to 75 pounds welcome
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Free hot breakfasts daily
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Full kitchens in every suite
465 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA— +1 202-628-4663
Washington Hilton
One of the best pet-friendly hotels in Washington, D.C., and one of the best business hotels too, is the Washington Hilton, which allows dogs up to 75 pounds. There is a $75 non-refundable fee that applies for bringing your dog for one to two nights or $125 for three or more nights. You can have two pets in your room. This hotel is in the heart of the Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan neighborhoods and has hosted presidents and other notable figures since opening in 1965. The hotel is known for its outdoor, heated, seasonal rooftop pool with views of the Washington Monument. There are multiple on-site dining venues and a health club here too.
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Up to two pets allowed, maximum 75 pounds
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Rooftop pool with Washington Monument views
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Multiple on-site dining venues
1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA— +1 202-483-3000
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. Downtown
Bring your dog or cat along to Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. Downtown, and enjoy a lovely vacation with your furry friend. The hotel charges a $75 non-refundable pet fee for one to four nights and $125 for five or more nights, and there is a two-pet maximum. The hotel is a half-mile from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and offers free daily breakfasts. There are also complimentary evening socials on Wednesdays. Other amenities at the hotel include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and a business center.
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Dogs and cats welcome, two-pet maximum
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Free hot breakfast daily
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Complimentary socials every Wednesday evening
1475 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA— +1 202-265-8000
The St. Gregory Hotel
Dogs are welcome to stay with you at The St. Gregory Hotel, and the hotel even offers a variety of pet amenities, including personalized dog bowls, doggie treats, waste bags, embroidered dog beds, and a dog-friendly guide to D.C. The hotel partners with a charity and proceeds from pet stay fees go towards supporting free vet care for retired military and law enforcement K-9s. The dog fee is $50 per day, and the weight limit is 50 pounds for one dog or a combined 75 pounds for two dogs. This sophisticated hotel is home to a bistro with an excellent wine selection that serves breakfast and dinner daily with a contemporary twist on French classic fare.
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Pet amenities, including personalized dog bowls
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Pet fees go towards supporting free vet care for retired K-9s
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Restaurant specializing in contemporary French classics
Residence Inn Washington, DC National Mall
At Residence Inn Washington, DC National Mall, one of the best Marriott hotels in D.C., you can bring one or two pets weighing up to 100 pounds for a $150 cleaning charge per stay. The hotel is near the U.S. Capitol Building, Smithsonian Museums, and the National Mall. It is also a block from the Federal Center SW Metro to get around town easily. The spacious suites have full kitchens, ergonomic desks, sectional sofas, and updated bathrooms. There are free grab-and-go breakfasts available daily with healthy and freshly made options to start your day. The hotel also has an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center.
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Up to two pets are welcome at a weight limit of 100 pounds
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All-suite hotel with full kitchens in the suites
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Free daily breakfast, pool, hot tub, and fitness center
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf
With views overlooking the Potomac River and a location within walking distance of the Arena Stage, Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf is a waterfront D.C. hotel that allows large dogs up to 75 pounds for a $50 non-refundable fee. The National Mall is one mile from the hotel. The hotel has a fitness center with a Peloton bike, an on-site restaurant, a boutique, and meeting rooms. There is a bistro and bar at the hotel that serves lunch, dinner, and evening drinks, and there’s a rooftop bar that serves small plates, too.
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Large dogs up to 75 pounds are allowed
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Restaurant and rooftop bar
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A fitness center with a Peloton bike
Glover Park Hotel
The entire 5th floor of the Glover Park Hotel has pet-friendly rooms. There is a one-time fee of $125 to bring your pet here, and the maximum pet weight is 50 pounds. The hotel offers waste bags at the front desk, and there are dog parks and promenades throughout Georgetown to explore with your pup. The hotel also has a full gym with CrossFit and HIIT workout equipment, a paid parking garage, complimentary Wi-Fi, and shuttle service available within a 1.5-mile radius of the hotel. The hotel has a grill-style restaurant with an outdoor deck and happy hour specials, plus room service is available.
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Entire floor dedicated to pet-friendly rooms
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Dog waste bags available at the front desk
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Restaurant with outdoor deck and happy hour specials
2505 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA— +1 202-337-9700
