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Pet friendly hotels in Chicago

Hotels in Chicago, Illinois where our source data confirms pets are allowed. Fees and room limits vary - confirm with the property.

  • Pets allowed
  • 49 qualifying stays

Pets allowed is a clean field in our source data, so this shortlist is one of the more reliable ones on the site. The conditions are not: fees, weight limits and eligible room types change often and are set by each property.

Chicago's hotel map follows the lake and the Loop. The Loop and River North put you inside the architecture, walking distance from the river and Millennium Park; Lincoln Park and Wicker Park sit further out and quieter. Winter changes the calculation - indoor connections and a bar you would actually use matter more here than in most cities.

What qualifies for this list

  • Pets-allowed flag set in the source data
  • Fees, weight limits and eligible rooms must be confirmed with the property

49 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in Chicago. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.4 Charming ScoreL7 Chicago by LOTTE, Chicago Loop, IL

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Chicago Loop, IL

9.1 guest rating from 704 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list704 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our Chicago cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $191 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreRay's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast, Chicago, IL

Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast

Chicago, IL

9.5 guest rating from 220 Booking.com reviews

  • Bed & breakfast
  • Independent
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #2 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 3 stars with a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $218 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreThe Guesthouse Hotel, Chicago, IL

The Guesthouse Hotel

Chicago, IL

9.5 guest rating from 180 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace

Why it made the list180 reviews average out at 9.5 - high enough to clear our Chicago cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $393 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreThe Emily Hotel, West Loop, IL

The Emily Hotel

West Loop, IL

8.9 guest rating from 395 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #4 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $242 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreSophy Hyde Park, Hyde Park, IL

Sophy Hyde Park

Hyde Park, IL

9.1 guest rating from 229 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 229 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $319 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreSwissotel Chicago, Chicago Loop, IL

Swissotel Chicago

Chicago Loop, IL

8.5 guest rating from 903 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list903 reviews average out at 8.5 - high enough to clear our Chicago cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $258 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreLevel Chicago - Old Town, Chicago, IL

Level Chicago - Old Town

Chicago, IL

8.9 guest rating from 426 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.9 guest rating across 426 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $294 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreKinzie Hotel, River North, IL

Kinzie Hotel

River North, IL

8.5 guest rating from 744 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.5 guest rating across 744 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $204 per night

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8.5 Charming ScoreLevel Chicago - River North, River North, IL

Level Chicago - River North

River North, IL

8.9 guest rating from 237 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #9 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $315 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreThe Langham Chicago, River North, IL

The Langham Chicago

River North, IL

9.4 guest rating from 356 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #10 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $598 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreThe Peninsula Chicago, River North, IL

The Peninsula Chicago

River North, IL

9.4 guest rating from 251 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the list251 reviews average out at 9.4 - high enough to clear our Chicago cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $558 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreHotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Lakeview, IL

Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Lakeview, IL

9.4 guest rating from 240 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listIt ranks #12 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $257 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreKasa Magnificent Mile Chicago, River North, IL

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

River North, IL

9.1 guest rating from 637 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 637 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $176 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreMoxy Chicago Downtown, River North, IL

Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, IL

9.0 guest rating from 529 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the listA 9.0 guest rating across 529 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $132 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreHyatt Place Chicago Wicker Park, Wicker Park, IL

Hyatt Place Chicago Wicker Park

Wicker Park, IL

9.0 guest rating from 439 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.0 over 439 reviews, which is what put it on the Chicago shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $158 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreHampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area, West Loop, IL

Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area

West Loop, IL

8.7 guest rating from 756 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.7 over 756 reviews, which is what put it on the Chicago shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $149 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreHomewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area, West Loop, IL

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area

West Loop, IL

8.9 guest rating from 504 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the listIt ranks #5 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $159 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreResidence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop, Chicago Loop, IL

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop

Chicago Loop, IL

8.9 guest rating from 437 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 437 reviews, which is what put it on the Chicago shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $169 per night

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Common questions

Do these hotels charge a pet fee?

Most do, and our source data does not carry the amount. Check the property's pet policy on Booking.com before you book.

How many hotels in Chicago made this shortlist?

38 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is L7 Chicago by LOTTE at 9.4, with a 9.1 guest rating from 704 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $191 to $598 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.