Traveling to New York City with a pet means navigating fee structures, weight caps, and breed policies before you book. Every hotel on this list has a documented pet program with published or confirmed policies covering fees, limits, and available services. The ranking prioritizes depth of the pet program over overall star rating, so a boutique hotel with a detailed pet welcome package ranks above a luxury property with a vague 'pets welcome' footnote.
How we ranked these pet-friendly hotels
Each hotel was evaluated on four criteria: a documented fee structure, clear weight and number limits, on-site or coordinated pet services, and whether cats are accepted alongside dogs. Hotels with all four criteria ranked above those with two or three. Within the same tier, properties with verified sustainability credentials ranked first, then higher star ratings. No hotel appears on this list based on a generic 'pets allowed' policy alone.
Pet policy snapshot: fees, limits, and cat acceptance
| Hotel | Pet fee | Weight limit | Cats accepted | Max pets per room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Ink48 Hotel | $0 (no pet fee) | No weight limit | Yes | No limit stated |
| The Lowell Hotel | $150 per stay | No weight limit | Yes | 2 |
| 1 Hotel Central Park | $100 per night | No weight limit | Yes | 2 |
| The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York | $75 per night | No weight limit | Yes | 2 |
| Affinia 50 (now Shelburne Hotel & Suites) | $75 per stay | No weight limit | Yes | 2 |
Before you book: what to confirm with the hotel
- Ask whether the pet fee is per night or per stay — the difference adds up fast on a 5-night trip.
- Confirm breed restrictions by phone even if the policy says none, because individual properties sometimes apply them.
- Request a room on a lower floor if your dog is anxious in elevators — most NYC hotels will accommodate this.
- Ask whether the hotel provides a pet bed and bowls or whether you need to bring your own.
- Get the nearest 24-hour veterinary clinic address from the front desk before you need it.
Pet-friendly amenities worth asking about in NYC
Central Park is the most practical off-leash resource for dog owners staying on the Upper West Side or Upper East Side. Dogs can run off-leash before 9 a.m. And after 9 p.m. In designated areas. Hudson River Park offers leashed walking along the west side from Battery Park to 59th Street. For hotels in Midtown, Bryant Park and Madison Square Park both allow leashed dogs and have water stations in warmer months. If you need a veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Hospital at 424 E 92nd Street and BluePearl Pet Hospital at 410 W 55th Street both handle urgent care.
The hotels
Lowell Hotel
28 East 63rd Street, New York
9.6126 reviews
4 min walk to Lexington Av/63rd St (F, Q lines) (F/Q)The Lowell accepts pets of any size with no weight limit, charges a flat $150 per-stay fee rather than a nightly rate, and provides a documented welcome package including a pet bed, bowls, and treats, placing it among the most guest-ready programs at the five-star level in NYC
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1 Hotel Central Park
1414 Avenue of the Americas, New York
9.4699 reviews
1 Hotels sustainability program — the property uses reclaimed wood and natural materials throughout, sources food from local farms, and participates in a documented carbon offset program with published annual impact reports5 min walk to 57th St (F line) / 7th Av (B, D, E lines) (F/B/D/E)
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The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York
125 East 50th Street, New York
8.61,327 reviews
Sonesta Travel Responsibly program — the brand tracks energy and water use across properties and publishes annual sustainability datathe Benjamin participates in linen and towel reuse programs
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Hotel and the City-Midtown
38 West 31st Street, New York, New York, 10001, New York
8.4161 reviews
4 min walk to 33rd St (6 line) (6)Suite-style rooms with full kitchens and a $75 flat per-stay pet fee make the Shelburne a practical choice for travelers staying more than two nights with a pet, particularly because the fee structure rewards longer stays
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Frequently asked questions
Which NYC hotels on this list charge no pet fee?＋
Kimpton Ink48 Hotel charges no pet fee at all, confirmed at the brand level. Every other hotel on this list charges between $75 and $100 per night or a flat per-stay fee. If you're staying more than two nights, compare the flat-fee options at The Lowell ($150 per stay) and the Shelburne ($75 per stay) against the nightly-rate options.
Do any of these hotels accept cats?＋
All five hotels on this list accept cats. Kimpton Ink48 has the most permissive policy overall, with no fee, no weight limit, and no cap on the number of pets. The Lowell and 1 Hotel Central Park both accept cats with no weight limit and provide a pet welcome kit at check-in.
What is the weight limit for dogs at these hotels?＋
None of the five hotels on this list publish a weight limit. All five confirm no weight restriction for dogs. That said, individual properties sometimes apply breed restrictions even when no weight limit exists, so call ahead to confirm if you're traveling with a large or bully breed.
Which neighborhoods are best for dog owners in NYC?＋
The Upper East Side gives you the fastest access to Central Park's off-leash areas, which operate before 9 a.m. And after 9 p.m. The Lowell on E 63rd Street is a 3-minute walk from the park's East Drive. Hell's Kitchen puts you close to Hudson River Park and the Pier 84 dog run. Murray Hill and Midtown East are within walking distance of Madison Square Park and Bryant Park, both of which allow leashed dogs.
Where is the nearest 24-hour veterinary clinic to these hotels?＋
BluePearl Pet Hospital at 410 W 55th Street handles urgent care and is the closest 24-hour option for guests at Kimpton Ink48 and 1 Hotel Central Park. The ASPCA Animal Hospital at 424 E 92nd Street serves the Upper East Side and is the closest option for guests at The Lowell. The front desk at each hotel can provide the current address and phone number for the nearest emergency vet.
Can I leave my pet alone in the hotel room?＋
Policies vary by property. Kimpton Ink48 allows pets to be left unattended in rooms if they are crated. The Lowell and 1 Hotel Central Park ask guests to notify the front desk before leaving a pet alone and can arrange pet sitting through vetted local providers. Confirm the specific policy with your hotel before booking if you plan to leave your pet in the room during the day.
