Dog-Friendly Hotels by City 🐾
Finding a hotel that welcomes your dog is one thing. Finding the best one — and booking it free with points — is what this section is for.
Each guide covers one city, one hotel pick, and exactly how to book it without paying for the room.
🌴 FLORIDA
The Sunshine State has more dog-friendly hotels than almost anywhere, but quality varies wildly. These are the ones worth booking.
| City | Best Hotel | Pet Fee | Book Free With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | Home2 Suites Flamingo Crossings | $75-125 | Hilton points |
| St. Augustine | Hilton Garden Inn | $50-75 | Hilton points |
| Panama City Beach | Embassy Suites | $75-125 | Hilton points |
| Key West | DoubleTree Grand Key | $75/night | Hilton points |
| Tampa | Coming soon | — | — |
| Miami | Coming soon | — | — |
| Destin | Coming soon | — | — |
| Naples | Coming soon | — | — |
More cities added regularly.
🍑 GEORGIA
The Peach State has some of the most dog-friendly cities in the Southeast. Kimpton properties make Atlanta a standout.
| City | Best Hotel | Pet Fee | Book Free With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | Kimpton Brice Hotel | None | IHG points |
| Atlanta | Kimpton Sylvan Hotel | None | IHG points |
More cities added regularly.
🌲 NORTH CAROLINA
From mountain towns to the Queen City, North Carolina has solid dog-friendly options — especially if you know where to look.
| City | Best Hotel | Pet Fee | Book Free With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel | None | IHG points |
| Asheville | Coming soon | — | — |
More cities added regularly.
🚗 ALREADY NEAR JACKSONVILLE?
If you’re local to Northeast Florida, these spots are close enough for a day trip — no hotel needed:
- Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island — 45 min, full guide with beaches, restaurants, and patios
- Best Dog-Friendly Beach Towns Near Jacksonville — Jacksonville Beach, Flagler Beach, New Smyrna, and more
📍 MORE STATES COMING
I’m starting with the Southeast because I live here and can actually visit these places. But I’m planning to expand to:
- Texas (Austin, Houston, San Antonio)
- Tennessee (Nashville)
- South Carolina (Charleston)
Traveled with your dog to any of these cities? Leave your pawprint and let me know.
💳 HOW TO BOOK THESE FREE
Every hotel in this section is bookable with points. If you’re new to this:
- Start Here — The basics of earning hotel points
- Best Credit Cards for Dog Travelers — Which cards to get
- Free Guide (PDF) — Download my 4-page quickstart
The short version: get a hotel credit card, hit the sign-up bonus, book award nights, pay only the pet fee.
Have a hotel recommendation for a city I haven’t covered? Email me — I’m always looking for the next trip.