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Top 9 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Nashville Your Dog Will Love

With a central location in the U.S. and a fun vibe that both partiers and families can enjoy, Nashville is one of the most popular destinations in the county. This is a place that many people drive to for vacation instead of flying to, which allows for greater flexibility in your schedule and even bringing your four-legged family member along. Fortunately, there are lots of pet-friendly hotels in Nashville that not only allow dogs but truly welcome them. Here are our favorite pet-friendly hotels in Nashville.

Hutton Hotel Dog at Hutton Hotel
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Hutton Hotel

The Hutton Hotel has a Paws-itively Perfect program that includes special perks for your pup. This includes food and water bowls, welcome treats from PrideBites, and a pet bandana, leash, and toy from Bubba Rose. Room service offerings are also available for hungry dogs! Pet owners pay a one-time $75 cleaning fee for seven days or less. Better yet, there are no size or weight restrictions for dog guests. For humans, it has a 5,000-square-foot cocktail bar and entertainment venue for performances. It’s in the West End neighborhood of Nashville, just minutes from Music Row. Guests who stay here also enjoy the modern renditions of classic diner food served at Mane & Rye Dinerant, which serves all-day breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch, and nightcap drinks.

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Exterior of Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
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Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown is a pet-friendly hotel in downtown Nashville that welcomes up to two pets per room with a one-time paid fee of $125. It’s a Marriott brand hotel that is near the Music City Center, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville Convention Center, and Nissan Stadium. Other perks for human guests are the 24-hour fitness center, over 50 varieties of bourbon available at Library Bar, and a beautiful rooftop venue for events. This Sheraton hotel also has a fitness center onsite and an indoor pool.

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Hilton Nashville Downtown

The Hilton Nashville Downtown welcomes pets up to 75 pounds as long as owners pay a $50 nonrefundable fee. When you stay here with your pup, you’ll be in the heart of Music City and experience true Southern hospitality. It is next to the Bridgestone Arena with upscale all-suite accommodations. There are four onsite dining options, a fitness center, and 17,800 square feet of meeting space. Special services are available for business travelers and families traveling with young children. Il Mulino is the onsite restaurant that serves Abbruzzese-inspired cuisine. Other options are Market Street by Roger Keenan, the Symphony Lounge, The Palm, and in-room dining.

Hayes Street Hotel Bar at Hayes Street Hotel
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Hayes Street Hotel

We also love staying at the Hayes Street Hotel with dogs because it provides some of the most dog-friendly accommodations in the city. You can bring up to two pets under 50 pounds for no additional fees. More or larger pets may be allowed too, so call the hotel to make arrangements. Leashed dogs are welcome at the onsite Hayes Street Bar while you enjoy local brews and custom cocktails. This is a boutique-style hotel in the Midtown area of Nashville, so it’s a prime location to visit Music Row, Nissan Stadium, and Vanderbilt University. Hayes Street Hotel is also a favorite place for Nashville bachelorette parties. It serves a complimentary breakfast each morning, offers complimentary Wi-Fi, and has a fitness center.

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Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

Loews loves pets and has a pet VIP program that includes gourmet room service for dogs and cats. Your pets will also get bedding, leashes, collars, and litter boxes and supplies. You can look forward to special treats, bowls, pick-up bags, dog-walking route maps, and even pet-walking and pet-sitting services at this Nashville hotel. There is a $50 charge per stay for up to two pets. It’s a mile from Broadway and minutes from downtown. Guests here enjoy Mason’s for Southern/European cuisine and Mason Bar for craft cocktails and local beers. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.

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Aloft Nashville West End

This is a Marriott brand hotel that’s pet-friendly. Contact the hotel for details about its pet policies. Aloft Nashville West End is a design-forward and tech-forward option near Music Row in the Midtown area. While staying here, you’ll love the eighth-floor terrace to get views of downtown overlooking Broadway. Sip cocktails and listen to live music at the WXYZ Bar in the hotel, and take advantage of the easy onsite parking for an extra fee. Continental breakfast is available, and there is a fitness center onsite to keep up with your workouts when you’re not out walking your dog.

Hermitage Hotel The entrance to The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, TN
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Hermitage Hotel

The Hermitage Hotel offers a pampered paws program that includes a welcome letter, pet turndown service nightly, treats, towels, in-room dining menu, leashes, collars, and spring water. You can also choose optional pet-walking services and pet chauffeur/pet excursion services. This historic hotel has been providing Southern hospitality since 1910 and is Nashville’s longest-standing hotel. Capitol Grill is onsite and serves fresh Southern cuisine.

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21c Museum Hotel Nashville

The 21c Museum Hotel brand offers artsy and unique places to stay, and the one in Nashville is dog-friendly too! It offers pet-friendly rooms, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, and the Gray & Dudley restaurant and bar. There are modern rooms and suites, at this hotel that doubles as a contemporary art museum with over 10,500 square feet of space.

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
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Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

You can also bring your dog to the Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown, which has lots of outdoor walking space and the riverfront just a block away. Pets stay for up to six nights here for $75 per day. Hyatt allows up to two dogs per room that are 50 pounds or lighter, or 75 pounds total. The hotel has spacious guest rooms, 24/7 dining, indoor pool, fitness center, and free internet access.

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