The best pet-friendly hotels in Boston for 2026 are the Fairmont Copley Plaza (home of canine ambassador Cori), the Kimpton Marlowe in Cambridge, which charges no pet fee at all, The Eliot and XV Beacon, which accept dogs of any size, and the Liberty and The Whitney on Beacon Hill. Below, every hotel is grouped by neighborhood, with its current pet fee, weight limit and whether cats are welcome.
Boston is an easy city to explore with a dog. The Public Garden, the Comm Ave Mall and the Charles River Esplanade are all a short walk from most of these hotels, and many of them now go well beyond a bowl at check-in. Policies change, so confirm the details with the hotel when you book and note your pet’s name and weight on the reservation.
Back Bay
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Location: Copley Square
Fairmont Copley Plaza is a luxurious, historic hotel that warmly welcomes pets, and in 2026 USA Today 10Best readers voted it the No. 1 pet-friendly hotel in America. The hotel’s own canine ambassador, a black Lab named Cori Copley, is usually in the lobby greeting guests and their dogs. The program dates to 2004 and the hotel’s first ambassador, Catie Copley.
Beyond the beds, bowls and treats, there is an in-room dining menu for dogs, cooked in the hotel kitchen, and a Fairmont Furiend package with a Boston Barkery biscuit box. The hotel even offers a wedding package where your dog can serve as witness. Situated in Copley Square, it’s close to the Comm Ave Mall and the Public Garden for walks. Expect a pet fee, and confirm the current amount and any size rules when you book.
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street
Location: Back Bay
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street offers a luxurious experience for both you and your dog. Located at the edge of Back Bay, it’s near dog-friendly green spaces like the Comm Ave Mall and the Boston Public Garden. The hotel welcomes dogs and provides pet beds, bowls and treats, and booking listings currently show pets staying with no added fee. Their concierge team is happy to assist with arranging dog-sitting or walking services. Dinner can be downstairs at LPM Restaurant & Bar, and my staycation at Four Seasons One Dalton has more on the hotel itself.
The Eliot Hotel
Location: Back Bay, Commonwealth Avenue
The Eliot Hotel, an elegant boutique hotel on Commonwealth Avenue, provides a welcoming atmosphere for pet owners. Its FAQ welcomes pets of all sizes with no size limitations, and cats are listed as welcome alongside dogs. Pets left alone in the room need to be crated, and housekeeping won’t enter while an animal is inside. The Puppy Love Package adds a one-bedroom suite, welcome treats for your dog and Champagne for you. The location makes it easy to reach the Esplanade and the Comm Ave Mall.
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Location: Back Bay, Boylston Street
Mandarin Oriental, Boston accepts dogs and cats, with booking listings showing up to two pets, a 40-pound maximum and a $150 fee per stay. It’s close to Newbury Street and the Comm Ave Mall. My Mandarin Oriental staycation covers the rooms and spa.
Raffles Boston
Location: Back Bay
Raffles Boston says it welcomes pet companions of every size, with a $150 pet fee per stay. It’s a good pick for a big dog in Back Bay.
Beacon Hill
The Liberty Hotel
The Liberty Hotel, a former jail transformed into a luxury hotel, offers a unique stay at the foot of Beacon Hill. Steps from the Charles River Esplanade, it’s a great base for walks with your dog. The hotel provides pet beds and food and water bowls, and charges a $100 non-refundable pet fee per stay; Marriott lists a 40-pound maximum and up to two pets per room. Its seasonal “Yappier Hour” on the outdoor patio runs every Wednesday from mid-May through the end of October, where you and your dog can socialize with other guests. For more on the hotel, read my Q&A with the Liberty’s general manager.
The Whitney Hotel
The Whitney Hotel, located in Beacon Hill, embraces a warm and cozy vibe for guests traveling with pets. It welcomes two pets of 50 pounds or less each for $125 per stay per room, in designated pet-friendly rooms on the second floor. Its Whitney Wags program adds gourmet treats and plush dog beds. The Whitney’s location provides easy access to the Charles River Esplanade, perfect for walks along the water. I wrote about a Beacon Hill staycation at the Whitney if you want to see the rooms and Peregrine, the restaurant.
XV Beacon
XV Beacon permits well-behaved dogs of any size with advance notice at booking. The pet fee is $85, and the hotel donates half of it to a local animal organization. Dogs can’t be left alone in the room, so plan your dinners around that. Boston Common is a short walk away.
Downtown and the Public Garden
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Four Seasons Hotel Boston allows dogs and cats under 25 pounds, one pet per reservation. Pets must be leashed outside your room and can’t be left unattended. This is the hotel for a small dog and a lot of walking in the Public Garden.
The Langham, Boston
The Langham, Boston, downtown, welcomes dogs of 50 pounds or less, up to two per room, with a $100 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay. Pets are allowed in common areas but not the restaurants, club lounge, fitness studio or pool.
Seaport
The Seaport’s harborwalk makes it one of the best neighborhoods in Boston for a morning dog walk. Two hotels stand out:
- Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport: dogs and cats welcome, one pet per room (call ahead for two), medium-size pets, and a $125 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay.
- Seaport Hotel Boston: pets under 25 pounds, a $100 non-refundable cleaning fee, treats and toys on arrival, and grassy areas on the campus. Designated pet-free rooms are available for guests with allergies.
Fenway and Kenmore Square
Hotel Commonwealth
Located near Fenway Park in Kenmore Square, Hotel Commonwealth is the pet-friendly hotel near Fenway Park to book. It allows one pet per room with a one-time $150 deep-cleaning charge, and dogs get a bowl, treat and toy at check-in. Pets can’t be left alone in the room, but the concierge can arrange a sitter with notice, which helps on game night. The nearby Comm Ave Mall is perfect for long walks with your dog. Hotel Commonwealth also has a Red Sox package if the game is the reason for the trip.
Cambridge
The Charles Hotel
Location: Harvard Square, Cambridge
The Charles Hotel, located in Cambridge’s Harvard Square, offers a stylish and pet-friendly stay with a one-time $75 deep-cleaning fee per stay. The surrounding area is filled with green space, including the Charles River paths, perfect for long walks. The hotel’s relaxed, yet sophisticated atmosphere makes it a great option for pet owners who want to explore both Cambridge and Boston with their dog. It’s also my pick for Head of the Charles weekend.
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
The Hotel Marlowe is the best-value pet-friendly hotel in the Boston area: Kimpton charges no pet fee and no deposit, and its line is “if your pet fits through the door, we will welcome them in.” Cats are welcome too. IHG lists beds, bowls, toys, treats, waste bags and pet-sitting and walking services. It overlooks the Charles River near Kendall Square, and I wrote about the hotel and its funky style in Summer in Cambridge.
Boston pet-friendly hotels at a glance
- No pet fee: Kimpton Marlowe (Cambridge); Four Seasons One Dalton (per booking listings)
- Any size dog: The Eliot, XV Beacon ($85), Raffles Boston ($150), Kimpton Marlowe
- Cat-friendly: Four Seasons Hotel Boston (under 25 lb), Omni Seaport, Kimpton Marlowe, The Eliot, Mandarin Oriental
- Big dogs up to 50 lb: The Whitney ($125), The Langham ($100)
- Near Fenway Park: Hotel Commonwealth ($150)
- Seaport: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport ($125), Seaport Hotel ($100, under 25 lb)
FAQ
Which Boston hotels have no pet fee?
Kimpton Marlowe in Cambridge charges no pet fee or deposit under Kimpton’s brand-wide policy. Booking listings also show no pet fee at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street; confirm with the hotel when you reserve.
Are there cat-friendly hotels in Boston?
Yes. Four Seasons Hotel Boston allows dogs and cats under 25 pounds, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport accepts dogs and cats, and Kimpton Marlowe welcomes cats with no fee. The Eliot and Mandarin Oriental are also listed as accepting cats.
What is the best pet-friendly hotel near Fenway Park?
Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square is a short walk from Fenway Park, allows one pet per room and charges a one-time $150 cleaning fee.
Which Boston hotel has a resident dog?
The Fairmont Copley Plaza. Its canine ambassador, Cori Copley, a black Labrador, greets guests in the lobby, and the hotel has had a resident dog since 2004.
Boston has plenty of pet-friendly hotels to choose from, from luxury to boutique. For more ideas around the city, see my historic Boston walking tour, which makes a good long walk with a dog.