Kimpton is the most generous major US hotel brand for dogs. Its typical policy is $0 pet fee, no weight limit, no breed restrictions and no cap on the number of pets, at every Kimpton hotel. Policies are set brand-wide but can vary by property, so each hotel listing here shows the fee that hotel published.
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What is the standard Kimpton pet policy?
The table shows the policy Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants 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.
Kimpton pet policy (typical — varies by property)
Policy
Kimpton
Status
Pet fee
No pet fee
typical — varies by property
Weight limit
No weight or size limit
typical — varies by property
Max dogs per room
No stated limit on number of pets
typical — varies by property
Dogs left alone
Usually allowed if the pet is quiet; the front desk asks for a cell number
typical — varies by property
Pet amenities
Loaner beds, bowls and mats; treats at the desk
typical — varies by property
Parent company
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Fact
What should I know before booking Kimpton with a dog?
Kimpton built its pet policy decades before pet-friendly became a marketing term, and the wording has stayed simple: if your pet fits through the door, it is welcome. In practice that means large and giant breeds, multiple dogs and pets other than dogs are all accepted without a surcharge. Because Kimpton hotels are city-center boutique properties, usually in converted historic buildings, the trade-off is space and grass rather than rules. Rooms can be compact and few hotels have a lawn, so the front desk will point you to the nearest park.
The no-fee policy matters most on short stays. A typical flat pet fee elsewhere adds a meaningful amount to a one-night booking, so a Kimpton room that looks more expensive on the nightly rate can come out level or cheaper once the dog is counted. Kimpton room rates sit in the upper-midscale to upscale range, and many properties add a daily amenity fee payable at the hotel. The total on each listing here includes mandatory fees so you can compare like for like.
Which Kimpton hotels can I book here, and what do they publish?
We currently list 5 Kimpton hotels in 5 cities. None of them publishes an exact pet fee in the hotel content we receive through LiteAPI, so each is marked "confirm at booking".
Kimpton hotels on Dog Friendly Rooms and their published pet policy
Kimpton's typical brand policy is no pet fee and no pet deposit. This is a brand standard, but it can vary by property, so check the fee shown on the individual hotel listing before you book.
Does Kimpton have a weight limit for dogs?
No. Kimpton's typical policy has no weight limit, no size limit and no breed restrictions. Large and giant breeds are accepted. Individual properties can set their own rules, so confirm at booking if your dog is very large.
How many dogs can I bring to a Kimpton hotel?
Kimpton's typical policy does not cap the number of pets per room. If you are traveling with more than two dogs, tell the hotel in advance so they can assign a suitable room.