Cat-Friendly Hotels (2026): Which Hotel Chains Allow Cats
The quick answer
The hotel chains that reliably accept cats are Kimpton, Loews, Drury, Motel 6, Red Roof and La Quinta. Kimpton and Motel 6 charge nothing, and Red Roof takes one pet free. Many other pet-friendly hotels, including many Hyatt hotels and the UK's Travelodge, take dogs only.
Best for | Chain | Why |
|---|---|---|
Free, anywhere | Kimpton | Every Kimpton takes cats, with no fee, at hotels in the US, Europe and Asia |
Cat amenities | Loews | Takes cats at every hotel, and its pet program offers litter boxes and scratching posts |
Budget in the US | Motel 6 or Red Roof | Motel 6 lets two pets stay free, and Red Roof takes one pet free |
Budget in Europe | ibis (Accor) | Hundreds of pet-friendly hotels that take cats as well as dogs, for a small nightly fee |
Long stays | Home2 Suites or Residence Inn | Suites with space for a litter box, at hotels that usually accept cats |
Even at these chains, confirm with the hotel that "pets" includes cats before you book.
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Which hotel chains allow cats
Six chains take cats at every hotel or nearly every hotel. At the rest, each hotel decides whether cats count as pets.
Chain | Where | Cats accepted | Typical fee | Pets per room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kimpton (IHG) | US, Europe, Asia | Every hotel | Free | Usually no limit |
Loews | US, Canada | Every hotel | $50–$200 per stay | 2 |
Drury Hotels | US | Every hotel | Set by hotel | 2 |
Motel 6 | US, Canada | Every hotel | Free | 2 |
Red Roof | US | Most hotels | First pet free, then $15 per night | 1 free, 2 max |
La Quinta (Wyndham) | US, Latin America | Most hotels (cats and dogs only) | $25 per night, max $75 per stay | 2 |
Home2 Suites (Hilton) | US and worldwide | Nearly all US hotels | $75–$150 per stay | 2 |
Residence Inn (Marriott) | US and worldwide | Most hotels | Set by hotel | Usually 2 |
Best Western | US, Canada, Europe, UK | At the manager's discretion | Up to $30 per night, max $150 per week in the US | 2 |
ibis (Accor) | Europe and worldwide | Pet-friendly hotels take cats and dogs | Small nightly fee, set by hotel | Set by hotel |
Novotel and Mercure (Accor) | Europe and worldwide | Many hotels | About €10–€25 per night | Set by hotel |
Hyatt Place and Hyatt House | US and worldwide | Some hotels; many take dogs only | $100 for 1–6 nights | 1–2 |
Travelodge | UK, Ireland, Spain | Dogs only | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Premier Inn | UK | No pets at all | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fees were checked on 30 September 2026. Cats almost never have a weight limit, but many hotels ask that a cat stays in its carrier outside your room.
To skip the guesswork, compare pet-friendly hotels and vacation homes that show their pet rules on every listing, including whether pets stay free.
"Pet-friendly" often means dogs only
A hotel that calls itself pet-friendly may still refuse your cat. Many hotels write their policies for dogs, with weight limits, dog beds and dog-walking areas, and never mention cats.
These are the most common places cat owners get turned away:
Hyatt: many Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and Hyatt Regency hotels say they welcome "canine companions", which means dogs only.
Travelodge (UK): takes up to two dogs at its UK hotels, but not cats.
Premier Inn (UK): takes no pets at all, only assistance dogs.
Aloft and Element (Marriott): their pet programs are built around dogs up to 40 lb. Some hotels take cats, but many don't.
Luxury and boutique hotels: many state "dogs welcome" and limit pets to small dogs.
If a policy only mentions dogs, assume cats are not included until the hotel confirms it in writing.
What to ask the hotel before you book with a cat
A two-minute call or email saves you from being turned away at check-in. Ask these six questions, and keep the answer in writing:
Do you accept cats, not just dogs? Ask it in those words.
What is the fee? Check whether it is per night or per stay, per cat or per room, and whether there is a deposit.
How many cats can stay in one room? Two is the usual limit.
Can my cat stay in the room while I'm out? Some hotels allow it only if the cat is in a carrier.
How does housekeeping work? Ask whether staff will skip your room, or clean it only while you're there, so your cat can't slip out.
Is there a pet room available on my dates? Most hotels have only a few, so add your cat to the booking.
If you're crossing a border, your cat also needs the right documents, such as a microchip, a rabies vaccine and a health certificate. A Pet Holiday Club checklist lists every requirement for your route.
How to keep your cat calm in a hotel room
Most cats find a new room stressful. The first hour matters most, so set up the room before you let your cat out of the carrier.
Cat-proof the room first. Check under the bed, behind furniture and around the air conditioning unit, and close the windows. Cats often hide in gaps you can't reach.
Set up the litter box straight away. Bring a disposable litter tray and a small bag of your usual litter. Put it in the bathroom, and show your cat where it is.
Use the carrier as a safe base. Leave it open on the floor with a familiar blanket inside. Many cats will stay in it for the first few hours.
Keep the door rule strict. Put the "Do not disturb" sign on the door whenever your cat is in the room, and check where your cat is before anyone opens the door.
Tell housekeeping. Ask them to service the room only while you're there, or to skip it on short stays.
Bring familiar smells. A blanket or toy from home helps, and some cats settle faster with a pheromone spray.
When you check out, look under the bed and in the bathroom before you pack the carrier. Leaving the room clean, with the litter bagged and thrown away, helps keep hotels willing to take cats.
The bottom line
For a cat, book a Kimpton if you can: every Kimpton takes cats, with no fee. Loews is the best choice for cat amenities, Motel 6 and Red Roof are the cheapest in the US, and ibis is the most widespread option in Europe. Anywhere else, ask whether "pets" includes cats before you book.
For places that state their pet rules on every listing, browse Pet Holiday Club's pet-friendly vacations.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel chains allow cats?
Kimpton, Loews, Drury and Motel 6 accept cats at every hotel. Red Roof and La Quinta accept them at most hotels. In Europe, ibis, Novotel and Mercure take cats at many of their pet-friendly hotels.
Can I bring my cat to a hotel for free?
Yes, at Kimpton and Motel 6, which charge no pet fee. Red Roof takes the first pet free at most of its hotels.
Are cats allowed in hotels that say "pet-friendly"?
Not always. Many pet-friendly hotels take dogs only, including many Hyatt hotels and Travelodge in the UK. Always ask whether cats are included.
Can I leave my cat alone in a hotel room?
Some hotels allow it, and some only if your cat is in a carrier. Put the "Do not disturb" sign on the door, so staff don't open it while you're out.
Do hotels provide litter boxes for cats?
A few do, such as Loews, whose pet program offers litter boxes and scratching posts. At most hotels, bring your own disposable litter tray.
Does Travelodge allow cats?
No. Travelodge takes up to two dogs at its UK hotels, but not cats. Premier Inn doesn't take pets at all.
