Is Best Western dog-friendly, and what does it charge?
Best Western's typical pet policy at pet-friendly locations allows up to 2 dogs per room, each up to 80 lb, for a fee of up to $30 per day and no more than $150 per week. A refundable damage deposit may also apply. Not every Best Western accepts pets, and policies vary by property.
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What is the standard Best Western pet policy?
The table shows the policy Best Western Hotels & Resorts typically applies. Every row is marked "typical — varies by property" because individual hotels can set
their own fee and limits. The fee a specific hotel has published is shown on that hotel's page.
Best Western pet policy (typical — varies by property)
Policy
Best Western
Status
Pet fee
Up to $30 per day, with a maximum of $150 per week
typical — varies by property
Weight limit
Up to 80 lb per dog
typical — varies by property
Max dogs per room
2 dogs per room
typical — varies by property
Dogs left alone
Varies by property
typical — varies by property
Pet amenities
Varies; many roadside locations have outdoor relief areas
typical — varies by property
Parent company
BWH Hotels
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What should I know before booking Best Western with a dog?
Best Western is a membership association of independently owned hotels rather than a conventional franchise, and that explains both the strength and the weakness of its pet policy. The brand publishes a clear guideline for properties that opt in: two domestic dogs, up to 80 lb each, with a daily fee ceiling and a weekly maximum. Other animals may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. But each owner chooses whether to take pets at all, and where they do, the actual fee can be anything from nothing up to the ceiling.
The 80 lb guideline makes Best Western one of the more useful mainstream brands for large dogs, well above the 40 to 50 lb limits common at lifestyle chains. It also has a wide footprint in small towns and near national parks, where the alternatives are limited. Because the weekly maximum caps the cost, it is competitive for stays of five nights or more. Always confirm that the specific hotel accepts pets; the listings on this site only include properties that LiteAPI flags as pets allowed.
Which Best Western hotels can I book here, and what do they publish?
We currently list 12 Best Western hotels in 10 cities. 2 of them publish an exact pet fee in the hotel content we receive through LiteAPI; those figures are the hotels' own and override the typical policy above.
Best Western hotels on Dog Friendly Rooms and their published pet policy
Best Western's guideline is up to $30 per day per room, with a maximum of $150 per week. Individual hotels set their own fee within that ceiling, and a refundable damage deposit of up to $150 may be requested. Amounts vary by property.
What is the Best Western weight limit for dogs?
The typical guideline is up to 80 lb per dog, with a maximum of 2 dogs per room. Some properties accept larger dogs on request. Confirm with the hotel at booking.
Are all Best Western hotels pet-friendly?
No. Each Best Western is independently owned and decides whether to accept pets. A large share of North American locations do, but always check the individual hotel's policy before booking.