The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chicago
![Claridge House is a home away from home for you and your hound](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1e4e10f7.webp)
Travelling to Chicago with your dog or cat? Then discover the best pet-friendly hotels in the Windy City with nearby dog-walking parks and special pet amenities such as treats, comfy baskets and even a gourmet doggie room service menu.
Taking your furry friend on a trip to Chicago? Finding a top-notch hotel that allows dogs and cats can be a challenge but you’re in luck, as there’s a growing collection of hotels with generous pet policies in the Windy City. These are some of the best pet-friendly places to stay in Chicago.
1. The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
Hotel
![Stylish lounge with velvet armchairs, leather couch, wood floors and fireplace at the Blackstone, Autograph Collection, Chicago](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/e05a185d.webp)
2. The Whitehall Hotel
Independent Hotel
![High chairs at a counter facing the pizza oven and high tables under atrium ceiling at Fornetto Mei, Whitehall Hotel, Chicago](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2b7a5f5b.webp)
This four-star boutique hotel lies on Delaware Place, close to two parks for dogs to run around. The Whitehall allows dogs and cats up to 30lbs for a daily fee of $30 per pet and they can be left unattended if the front desk has your contact details. There’s a vintage feel to the Whitehall, which reflects the building’s 1920s history. The décor features marble floors and chandeliers. There’s a popular rooftop terrace with city views.
3. Swissotel Chicago
Hotel
![Seating in a lounge at Swissotel Chicago, with a view of the lake and Navy Pier](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/32068350.webp)
The Swissotel Chicago is an award-winning hotel that overlooks the river and Lake Michigan. Its glassy exterior gives way to a sleek interior décor with alpine flair, conceived by Chicago architect Harry Weese. Think ballrooms, a swanky restaurant and penthouse fitness centre. You can bring one dog weighing up to 25lbs to Swissotel for a night fee plus a $250 deposit. Dogs can’t be left unattended and the nearest green area is a block away at Lakeshore East Dog Park.
4. Claridge House
Hotel
![Stylish lobby with designer chairs at a long table, artworks, contemporary chandelier and fireplace at Claridge House, Chicago](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/3d2bfc43.webp)
Two pets up to 15lbs can stay for free at Claridge House, a rarity in Chicago. Both cats and dogs are welcome but must be crated if left alone. Pet-friendly amenities include a nearby park and dog walking paths, bowls and treats. Set in downtown, Claridge House has deluxe rooms and suites featuring Netflix and pillowtop beds, as well as a spa and the Juniper restaurant and bar.
5. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Luxury
![Stylish bar with hanging lights over long table, silver barstools and intricate stone floors at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/39423ec4.webp)
The Sofitel’s eye-catching 32-floor prism exterior was designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier and is one of the most striking skyscrapers in Chicago. Picture lavish interiors with granite floors and high ceilings, plus views of the John Hancock Center and Lake Michigan. The pet policy at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile allows for dogs up to 30lbs to stay for free with a $200 refundable deposit. Dogs are given a bowl and bed upon arrival, and there’s a park close by.
6. Virgin Hotels Chicago
Hotel
![City-view terrace with large red umbrella over curved seating and cat mural painted on window at Virgin Hotels Chicago](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1ce984ed.webp)
7. Hotel Lincoln
Boutique Hotel
![High chairs along the stylish bar and restaurant at the Hotel Lincoln, with some tables set for dining](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/abfe6e79.webp)
Set in the Lincoln Park neighborhood near the zoo, this hotel is ideal for pets. The park is just next door and two pets of any size are welcome for free. Pets are given bowls, beds and treats and there’s even a doggie room service menu with gourmet food from Side by Side Pet. The Lincoln boasts a retro design with thrift-store art and shabby-chic furnishings. Some of the most expensive rooms have lake views and its rooftop bar is one of Chicago’s best.
8. The Hoxton Chicago
Hotel
![The rooftop pool at the Hoxton, with guests swimming and the Chicago skyline as a backdrop](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/58acff78.webp)
Stay in the trendy Fulton Market district at The Hoxton, which allows you to bring one dog for free. There are designated pet-friendly rooms at this Chicago hotel and, although animals can’t be left unattended, the property’s on-trend co-working space allows hounds. This modern hotel has a warehouse style, with floor-to-ceiling windows, concrete ceilings and local Chicago art. Check out the rooftop restaurant, Peruvian Cabra Cevicheria, for a seafood dinner.
9. Aloft Chicago Downtown
Budget Hotel, Chain Hotel
![Tables set for dining in the modern restaurant at Aloft Chicago City Centre](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/8fcf4072.webp)
Aloft Chicago Downtown welcomes dogs of up to 40lbs for free and provides treats, bowls, beds and toys. Dogs can’t be left alone but there’s a grassy area nearby for toilet breaks. The hotel enjoys an enviable location near the river and Magnificent Mile, with nine-foot-high ceilings and huge windows. The hotel also has a gym, bar, coffee house and acclaimed restaurant, Beatrix.
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