The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Colorado, USA

Off US-36, five minutes away from Downtown Boulder and 10mi (16km) from Eldorado Canyon State Park, the Embassy Suites welcomes pets with open arms. All of the bright and spacious, air-conditioned rooms have pool or mountain views, and some rooms even offer balconies. Amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. An on-site restaurant, Brickstones Kitchen and Bar, serves up craft beer and American comfort food, or you can opt for room service.

This impeccably designed spot in Downtown Denver makes for a very comfortable place to park your pet. As part of the Kimpton boutique hotel portfolio, all pets are welcome “no matter their size, weight or breed, all at no extra charge.” Specially curated amenities include water bowls, mats, and door hangers alerting other hotel guests and staff that your beloved pet is in the room. Other hotel highlights are a spectacular living-room-style lobby area and authentic Italian cuisine from Panzano, which has scored Four Diamonds by AAA six years in a row.

In town on business with your pooch in tow? Pets can check into this Downtown Denver hotel for $75 for up to six nights. Staybridge Suites 111 apartment-like spaces offer a home-away-from-home atmosphere, with fully equipped kitchens and workspaces. There is an on-site laundry facility if you plan to stay awhile, and on the fitness front, you can enjoy its gym and heated outdoor pool. Stays include complimentary breakfasts and evening socials.

Renovated in 2018, this four-diamond hotel, housed within a 20th-century Renaissance Revival building, is in the heart of Denver’s theater and music district. It prides itself on being pet-friendly; in 2019, 5280 Magazine named it one of the Top 10 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels. All pet stays are free of charge, and the hotel works with a certified canine massage therapist in the area, with special therapeutic services for dogs on offer. “Pawdicures” are available at a nearby pet spa.

This Downtown Denver hotel, just three minutes from the Colorado Convention Center, welcomes your four-legged family members. If you’re in town to explore its cultural landmarks, the Curtis places you within walking distance of top attractions such as the Coors Field, Pepsi Center, and the Denver Art Museum. The bright rooms and suites feature modern furnishings, while business travelers can catch up on work in comfort at the workstation with an ergonomic desk chair and complimentary wifi. An on-site restaurant off the lobby serves up international flavors, and room service is available.

If you’re traveling with your dog, that’s no problem at the Armstrong Hotel in Fort Collins. There are 54 individually styled rooms and suites blending old with new, and several of the bedrooms are suitable for pets. A plush dog bed and bowl are provided for use during your stay, along with some local treats. Two dogs per bedroom are allowed – but no larger than 100lb (45kg) – with an additional charge of $35 per night.

Surrounded by picturesque mountain views, this sprawling resort features 316 well-appointed guest rooms and suites with sliding patio doors, allowing natural light to flood in. Here, dogs under 80lb (36kg) are welcome, although there is a limit of two canines per room, with each incurring a fee of $35 per night. A welcome bag, complete with treats and clean-up bags, is provided at check in. There is plenty of space for your pooch to stretch its legs, with landscaped grounds and a 35-acre (14ha) lake to explore.