Hilton Pet Policy: Fees, Weight Limits and Which Hotels Say No (2026)

Hilton does not publish one pet policy for every hotel. Each hotel lists its own pet rules on its page on hilton.com, and the rules differ more than most travelers expect. Across the 44 Hilton hotels we checked in Chicago, Dallas and Denver, the most common terms were a non-refundable fee of USD 75 for stays of one to four nights and USD 125 for five nights or more, a limit of two pets per room, dogs and cats only, and a weight limit of 75 pounds. About one hotel in nine we checked did not accept pets at all, and several charged more, set lower weight limits or took dogs only.

This guide is built from the pet details that each hotel publishes on its own hilton.com page, read in October 2026. Because the hotel sets its own terms and can change them, always check the page for the exact hotel you are booking, or call the front desk, before you travel with a pet.

Hilton pet policies we checked

The table shows what a sample of Hilton hotels across different brands published on their own pages. It is a snapshot, not a full list, and it is meant to show the range rather than the rule for any one brand.

The common Hilton pattern

Across the hotels we checked, the terms that came up again and again were:

• A one-time, non-refundable pet fee per stay, not per night.
• USD 75 for stays of one to four nights and USD 125 for stays of five nights or more.
• A maximum of two pets per room.
• Dogs and cats only, so no birds, rabbits or reptiles unless the hotel agrees.
• A weight limit of 75 pounds per pet at many hotels, sometimes lower.

That pattern showed up across Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, Embassy Suites, Tru, Spark and Canopy hotels. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop, for example, lists USD 75 for one to four nights, USD 125 for five nights or more, two pets maximum, dogs and cats only, and a 75 pound limit. Graduate Dallas, now part of Hilton, words it as adding a pet to your reservation for USD 75 per stay, or USD 125 for five nights or more, with two pets per room.

Where Hilton hotels differ

The exceptions matter more than the pattern, because they are what catch travelers out at the front desk. Some hotels charge less: Homewood Suites Chicago Downtown South Loop, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop, Hampton Inn and Suites Dallas Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center all list USD 50 for one to four nights and USD 75 for five or more.

Some charge more. Home2 Suites Dallas Medical District Love Field lists USD 100 and USD 150. Hilton Chicago lists a USD 100 non-refundable fee with a 75 pound maximum. thewit Chicago, a Tapestry hotel, charges USD 150 and limits pets to 25 pounds and two dogs. Lorenzo Hotel Dallas lists USD 100 with a 50 pound limit.

The biggest trap we found was a fee charged per night rather than per stay. Palmer House in Chicago describes its fee as USD 75 per evening, with a 75 pound limit. On a four night trip, that is USD 300 rather than USD 75, so read the wording, not just the number.

Even the length of stay that triggers the higher fee can change. Hampton Inn and Suites Denver Downtown Convention Center charges USD 75 for one to three nights and USD 125 for four nights or more, one night earlier than most.

Weight limits at Hilton hotels

Weight limits ranged widely in our sample. Many hotels set 75 pounds. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop and Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center set 50 pounds. Homewood Suites Chicago Downtown set 40 pounds. The Statler Dallas and thewit Chicago set 25 pounds, which rules out most medium dogs. At the other end, The Highland Dallas, a Curio hotel, lists a 100 pound limit, and The Art Hotel Denver lists 60 pounds for dogs only.

Some hotel pages list a fee but no weight limit. That does not mean any size is fine. It usually means the hotel decides at check-in, so if your dog is large, call and ask before you book a non-refundable rate.

Hilton hotels that do not allow pets

Five of the 44 hotels we checked said pets are not allowed: DoubleTree Dallas Market Center, DoubleTree Dallas Love Field, LondonHouse Chicago, the Silversmith Hotel in Chicago and the Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake in Chicago. That mix is a useful warning. A brand name does not tell you the answer, since other DoubleTree and Curio hotels do take pets, and timeshare style properties often do not.

Service animals are a separate matter. A no-pets hotel still has to admit a trained service dog, as explained below.

Dogs only or dogs and cats?

Most Hilton hotels we checked said dogs and cats only. A few said dogs only: Hilton Anatole in Dallas lists dogs only, a maximum of two, 75 pounds or less, with fees possible for damage, and The Art Hotel Denver lists dogs only. If you travel with a cat, look for "dog/cat" or "dogs and cats" in the pet policy line, and call if the page only says "pets allowed."

How to check a Hilton hotel's pet policy

Every Hilton hotel page on hilton.com has a hotel information section with a pets entry. It shows whether pets are allowed, the non-refundable fee, the maximum weight, sometimes a maximum size of small, medium or large, and a short pet policy note. That note is where the details live, such as the five night threshold, the two pet limit and whether cats are accepted.

1. Open the hotel's page on hilton.com and go to hotel info or amenities.
2. Find the pets entry and read the pet policy note, not just the fee.
3. Check whether the fee is per stay, per night or per pet.
4. Call the hotel if your pet is near the weight limit, if you have a cat or a third pet, or if the page lists no details.
5. Tell the hotel you are bringing a pet when you book, since pet rooms can be limited.

Our guide on how to find pet-friendly hotels covers the same checks across other chains.

What the fee usually covers

The Hilton pet fee is described as non-refundable, so it is a cleaning charge, not a damage deposit. If your pet damages the room, the hotel can charge you separately on top of the fee. Hilton Anatole says so directly in its pet policy. Hilton pages we checked did not list refundable pet deposits, although the hotel information layout does have a field for one, so a few hotels may take a deposit too.

Service animals at Hilton hotels

Service animals are not pets under US law, and a hotel cannot charge a pet fee for one. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, hotel staff may only ask whether the dog is required because of a disability and what task it has been trained to perform. They cannot ask for paperwork or demand that the dog demonstrate the task. The rules are set out in the ADA service animal guidance from the Justice Department. Emotional support animals are not service animals under the ADA, so a Hilton hotel can treat one as a pet and charge the normal fee. Our guide to service dog hotel rights explains what to do if a hotel pushes back.

Hilton for a move with a dog

Hilton's long-stay brands, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites, suit a relocation better than a standard hotel. They have kitchens, more floor space and, at most hotels we checked, the same one-time fee for a week as for five nights. A two week stay at a Homewood Suites with a USD 125 fee costs far less in pet charges than a hotel that bills per night.

On a long drive, the per-stay fee works against you, because one night costs the same as four. If you are crossing the country, look at our guides to a road trip with a dog and hotels with no pet fee, which can save real money on one night stops. If you are moving and the drive itself is the problem, a cross-country pet transport service may be the better option.

Large dogs and Hilton

With a dog over 75 pounds, your choices narrow. Look for hotels that list a higher limit, like the 100 pound limit at The Highland Dallas, or hotels that list no weight limit at all, then call to confirm. Do not rely on the hotel accepting a heavier dog at check-in, because the front desk can refuse a pet that does not meet the policy, and the room may be non-refundable.

Tips for a smooth Hilton stay with a pet

• Bring a crate if your pet will ever be alone in the room, and ask whether the hotel allows pets to be left unattended. Many do not.
• Keep your dog on a leash in public areas and out of restaurants and the pool.
• Pack your pet's own bedding, bowls and a few familiar toys so the room smells like home.
• Put the "pet in room" sign on the door if the hotel gives you one, so housekeeping does not walk in unannounced.
• Carry your pet's vaccination record. A few hotels ask for it, and you will want it in an emergency.

Comparing the cost of short and long stays

Here is how the common pattern plays out. One night at a hotel charging USD 75 for one to four nights costs USD 75 in pet fees, which is steep for a single stop. Four nights costs the same USD 75, or under USD 19 a night. Five nights jumps to USD 125, and two weeks stays at USD 125, or under USD 9 a night. At a hotel that bills USD 75 per night, like Palmer House, two weeks would cost over USD 1,000. Read the policy line before you book.

Common mistakes with Hilton pet stays

• Assuming a brand has one policy. Two Hampton Inns a few miles apart can have different fees.
• Missing "per night" wording on a hotel that does not use the per-stay pattern.
• Bringing a cat to a dogs only hotel.
• Booking a hotel with a 25 or 40 pound limit for a medium or large dog.
• Not telling the hotel about the pet, which can lead to an extra charge or being asked to leave.

How Hilton compares with other chains

Hilton's common pattern sits between the cheaper and dearer chains. Hyatt hotels we checked usually charge about USD 100 for up to six nights, with a 50 pound limit per dog, as explained in our Hyatt pet policy guide. Some chains, like Kimpton, do not charge at all. Hilton's per-stay fee works out cheaper than a per-night chain for stays of four nights or more.

Before you book

Hilton is one of the easier chains to travel with because each hotel page states its pet rules in a standard format. The work is in reading that line for the exact hotel, because the fee, the weight limit, the species allowed and even whether pets are allowed at all change from one hotel to the next. Check the page, call if anything is unclear, and tell the hotel about your pet when you book.

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