Bringing your dog to Detroit? These 10 Detroit hotels welcome dogs, from downtown boutique hotels with pup welcome kits to a Victorian inn in Midtown and a casino hotel with its own dog park. For each one we list the pet fee, the weight and pet limits and the house rules, taken from the hotel’s own website, and every stay is pinned on our Dog Fun Map (look for the slate-blue pins).
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Before you book: Pet fees and limits change, and most hotels have only a few pet-friendly rooms. Tell the hotel you’re bringing a dog when you book, and confirm the current fee with them. Service animals aren’t pets, so pet fees don’t apply to them.
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Pet fees at a glance
| Hotel | Pet fee | Dogs allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Shinola Hotel | $125 + tax per stay | 2 dogs, no weight or breed limit |
| Detroit Foundation Hotel | $75 per stay (cleaning fee) | 2 pets, 50 lb each |
| The Siren Hotel | $45 per stay | Not stated; ask the hotel |
| Hotel David Whitney | Not listed; ask the hotel | 1 dog, 40 lb |
| Element Detroit at the Metropolitan | Not listed; ask the hotel | 1 pet, 40 lb |
| Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown | $100 per pet, per stay | 2 pets, 50 lb |
| MGM Grand Detroit | $100 per dog, per night (suites $150) | 2 dogs, under 100 lb combined |
| AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle | $50 per night | 1 pet, 40 lb |
| The Inn on Ferry Street | $50 per stay | Dogs up to 75 lb |
| Trumbull & Porter Hotel | $50 per night, max $150 per stay | Dogs under 50 lb |
Downtown
Shinola Hotel
Pet policy: Up to 2 dogs with no weight or breed restrictions, for a $125 + tax pet fee per stay. $25 of every pet fee goes to Michigan Humane.
Detroit’s splurge pick for dog owners. Your pup gets a Shinola bandana, collar and toy, a dog bed and bowls in the room, access to the fourth-floor pet terrace and a $10 gift card to Premier Pet Supply, a pet shop less than a quarter mile away on Washington Avenue. Guests also get free access to Barkside, an off-leash dog park and bar in the West Village, a short drive east. Book this stay →
Address: 1400 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Hotel website · Policy source: Shinola Hotel pet page
Detroit Foundation Hotel
Pet policy: Up to 2 pets per room, 50 lb max each. A non-refundable $75 pet cleaning fee applies. Let the hotel know before you arrive that your pet is coming.
Set in Detroit’s old fire department headquarters, the Foundation puts a dog bed and food and water bowls in your room. Its optional Pet Add-On brings treats made by the hotel’s pastry team, a fire-hydrant chew toy and waste bags. The RiverWalk and the Grand Circus and Capitol Park dog parks are all close by. Book this stay →
Address: 250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226
Hotel website · Policy source: Detroit Foundation Hotel pet page
The Siren Hotel
Pet policy: Pets are welcome for a $45 fee per stay, and $15 of it is donated to Michigan Humane. Pets can’t be left alone in the room at any time. The hotel doesn’t publish a weight or number limit, so ask when you book.
A 106-room boutique hotel in the restored Wurlitzer Building, close to Comerica Park, Ford Field and the theater district. It has the lowest published pet fee on this list. Plan to take your dog along when you go out: housekeeping comes only when your pet is out with you. Book this stay →
Address: 1509 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
Hotel website · Policy source: The Siren pet policy
Hotel David Whitney
Pet policy: Dogs only, 1 per room, 40 lb max (per Marriott’s hotel page). Marriott doesn’t list a pet fee, so confirm the current charge when you book.
This grand 1915 tower sits right on Grand Circus Park, so your morning walk starts at the front door, and the Capitol Park dog park is a few blocks away. The hotel has two outdoor patios, one off the Library Bar and one at Presley’s outdoor café, where dogs can relax with you, and it says treats are provided. Book this stay →
Address: 1 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Hotel website · Policy source: Marriott: Hotel David Whitney · Hotel pet page
Element Detroit at the Metropolitan
Pet policy: 1 pet per room, 40 lb max. You sign a pet policy on arrival. Marriott doesn’t list a pet fee, so confirm the current charge when you book.
Element fills a restored 1920s building a block off Woodward. Rooms have full-size kitchens, which makes feeding schedules easy, and breakfast is included for you. It’s a good pick for one smaller dog on a longer stay. Book this stay →
Address: 33 John R St, Detroit, MI 48226
Hotel website · Policy source: Marriott: Element Detroit
Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown
Pet policy: Up to 2 pets per room (dogs and cats only), 50 lb weight limit. The fee is a one-time, non-refundable $100 per pet, per stay.
A 241-room, 17-floor hotel on Washington Boulevard with a pet walking area. It’s an easy walk to the Capitol Park dog park. Parking is valet only (from $40 a day) or the city lots and garages nearby. Book this stay →
Address: 1020 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Hotel website · Policy source: IHG: Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown
MGM Grand Detroit
Pet policy: Up to 2 dogs with a combined weight under 100 lb. The charge is $100 per dog, per night plus tax in rooms and $150 per dog, per night plus tax in suites. Dogs can’t be left alone in the room unless they’re in a kennel or carrier, and they must be leashed everywhere outside your room.
The only casino hotel on this list, with its own outdoor dog park on the property and dog relief areas with waste bags outside. The concierge can arrange dog walking or a sitter, and a $29.99 Buddy’s Box adds treats, toys and a bandana. Dogs aren’t allowed in the restaurants, spa or pool areas. You must be 21 to check in. Book this stay →
Address: 1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Hotel website · Policy source: MGM Grand Detroit dog-friendly rooms
Midtown & Brush Park
AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle
Pet policy: 1 pet per room, 40 lb max, with a non-refundable pet fee of $50 per night.
A modern hotel at Woodward and Eliot on the edge of historic Brush Park, within walking distance of Little Caesars Arena and the Fox Theatre. Book this stay →
Address: 10 Eliot St, Detroit, MI 48201
Hotel website · Policy source: Marriott: AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle
The Inn on Ferry Street
Pet policy: Dogs up to 75 lb are welcome for a $50 fee per stay. The hotel doesn’t publish a limit on the number of dogs, so ask when you book.
Four restored Victorian homes and a carriage house in the Cultural Center, steps from the Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State. On-site parking is included in the $25-a-night destination fee. Not every building has an elevator, so ask for a ground-floor room if your dog is older. The inn is open during a 2026 renovation that’s adding a full-service restaurant. Book this stay →
Address: 84 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI 48202
Hotel website · Policy source: Inn on Ferry Street FAQ
Corktown
Trumbull & Porter Hotel
Pet policy: Dogs under 50 lb, $50 per night with a maximum of $150 per stay. You sign a pet agreement at check-in. Pets can’t be left unattended and must be leashed or in a carrier outside your room. Email ahead so the hotel can give you a pet-friendly room.
A 144-room boutique hotel in Corktown, renovated in 2024, with a courtyard and secure on-site parking (no mandatory valet), which makes it the easiest road-trip base on this list. Corktown’s dog-friendly patios are close by, and the Detroit Dog Park at 17th and Rose is about a mile west. Book this stay →
Address: 1331 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Hotel website · Policy source: Trumbull & Porter FAQ · Hotel overview
Tips for staying in Detroit with a dog
- Match the hotel to your dog’s size. Element, Hotel David Whitney and the AC Bonstelle take one dog up to 40 lb. For a bigger dog, look at Shinola (no weight limit), the Inn on Ferry Street (75 lb) or MGM Grand (two dogs under 100 lb combined).
- Plan potty breaks downtown. In the Downtown Detroit Parks, dogs may relieve themselves only inside the Grand Circus and Capitol Park dog parks, not on the lawns or in planting beds. See our Detroit dog parks guide for off-leash spots near your hotel.
- Don’t plan on leaving your dog in the room. The Siren, Trumbull & Porter and MGM Grand (unless your dog is in a kennel or carrier) say pets can’t be left alone. Plan dinners at dog-friendly restaurants in Detroit instead.
- Budget for parking. Most downtown hotels are valet only, at about $40–$52 a night. MGM Grand has free self and valet parking for guests, Trumbull & Porter has secure on-site parking, and the Inn on Ferry Street includes parking in its destination fee.
- Pack for elevators and lobbies. A short leash and a secure harness make busy lobbies and elevators easier. See our elevator and city-walk harness guide, and bring a collapsible bowl for days out.
More dog-friendly Detroit
Looking beyond downtown? See our dog-friendly hotels in Metro Detroit roundup for budget picks in the suburbs. For the rest of your trip, see our dog-friendly restaurants in Detroit and Detroit dog parks guides, or all our City Guides. For trails, beaches and dog parks around the state, browse Dog Fun in Michigan or the full Dog Fun Map.
FAQ
Which Detroit hotels allow large dogs?
Shinola Hotel has no weight or breed limit for up to two dogs. The Inn on Ferry Street takes dogs up to 75 lb, and MGM Grand Detroit allows two dogs with a combined weight under 100 lb. Element, Hotel David Whitney and the AC Hotel at the Bonstelle cap dogs at 40 lb.
Which Detroit hotel has the lowest pet fee?
The Siren Hotel charges $45 per stay, and the Inn on Ferry Street charges $50 per stay. Per-night fees add up faster: the AC Hotel at the Bonstelle is $50 a night, and Trumbull & Porter is $50 a night but caps at $150 per stay.
Can I leave my dog alone in a Detroit hotel room?
Usually not. The Siren and Trumbull & Porter don’t allow pets to be left unattended, and MGM Grand Detroit allows it only if your dog is in a kennel or carrier. Ask your hotel about its rule before you book.
Which Detroit hotels are closest to a dog park?
Hotel David Whitney sits on Grand Circus Park, which has a fenced off-leash dog park. Shinola, the Detroit Foundation Hotel and Hotel Indigo are a short walk from the Grand Circus or Capitol Park dog parks. MGM Grand has its own outdoor dog park on the property, and Shinola guests get free access to Barkside.
Do Detroit hotels charge a fee for service animals?
No. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals aren’t pets, so hotels can’t charge pet fees for them. Marriott, IHG and Trumbull & Porter say this on their hotel pages.
Disclosure: City Pups is reader-supported. “Book this stay” links go through our booking partner Stay22, and if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. No hotel paid to be listed. Pet policies come from each hotel’s own website or its Marriott, IHG or MGM page, checked on October 30, 2026. Fees are listed as published at that time and may change, so confirm with the hotel when you book.