5 Pet Friendly Luxury Hotels in Boston, MA

Are you on a search for hotel accommodations in Boston that are higher than average in quality and pet friendly as well?

You are traveling to the right place. The city of Boston offers dozens of upscale hotels that are cat and dog-friendly and some that even allow other types of pets. Some hotels do have certain animal weight restrictions, but as long as your dog (or gigantic oversized cat) is 50 lbs. or less, the pet friendly hotel search should be a cinch. The question of where to stay comes less down to which Boston hotel will accept pets and more down to which one has what you prefer in hotel amenities, location and price.

With so many pet friendly options, then, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the choices. This article aims to get you started in your search, with an overview of 5 of the best pet friendly luxury hotels in Boston, highlighting the basic rules, for each, regarding overnight pet stays and detailing the most prominent hotel specs, including amenities offered.

Pet policies vary by each Boston hotel, but most of them share similar restrictions; guests are required, for instance, to keep pets on a leash and accompanied (by a human) at all times. Many pet friendly hotels also charge an extra fee per stay to cover cleaning expenses for the room after you have completed your stay.

The hotels featured here are all conveniently located near famous Boston landmarks and a short distance away from Cambridge, MA. Each hotel description includes its proximity in miles to the Boston Common as well to Harvard Square in Cambridge, two sites that are central to most of the area's most popular activities. All of the Boston luxury hotels below are also easily accessible to the MBTA Subway System, which is also known as the "T".

The 5 pet friendly luxury and boutique Boston hotels listed below are only a handful of the many accommodations in Boston that allow pets and are listed in no particular order.

The Liberty Hotel
215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
(866) 507 5245 (JAIL)

The Liberty is located at the foot of the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood and just steps away from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary. The hotel, which was at one time the famous Charles Street Jail, still resembles a prison in structure, though a very modernized and luxury one. Guest rooms keep to the jail theme as well. In addition to its tower of guest rooms, The Liberty Hotel also offers four places to drink and dine, including the CLINK restaurant and Alibi cocktail bar, both of which are said to be popular hotspots for Boston professionals and celebrities.
*This hotel accepts pets under 40 lbs. for a fee of $100 per stay.
Distance to Harvard Square: 7.5 miles drive or 4.7 miles walk
Distance to Boston Common: 1.4 miles drive or .6 miles walk

The Langham Hotel, Boston
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 451 1900

The Langham Boston Hotel is located at Post Office Square in Downtown Boston's Financial District, and is a short walk away from Faneuil Hall, The Freedom Trail, North End, Quincy Market and Boston's Waterfront. The hotel, which was, until 1981, the Federal Reserve Bank, offers 318 guest rooms, a spa and fitness center and luxury dining and bar establishments within the historic building. The Café Fleuri restaurant is especially well known in the Boston area for its Sunday Brunch and its All-You-Can-Eat Chocolate Bar. The Langham Boston Hotel is a 100% smoke-free building.
*This hotel accepts pets that weigh 50 lbs. or less for a fee of $100 per stay.
Distance to Harvard Square: 5.6 miles drive or 3.8 miles walk
Distance to Boston Common: .9 miles drive or .7 miles walk

The Lenox Hotel
61 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-536-5300

The Lenox is a historic luxury boutique hotel located in the Copley Square area of Boston's famous Back Bay neighborhood. The hotel is within walking distance to Newbury Street upscale shopping, fine dining establishments, the Prudential Center and the Hynes Convention Center. There are also restaurants, lounges and bars on site. The hotel is run by Saunders Hotel Group, a third generation family owned and operated business, and has won numerous awards from prestigious experts in the travel and hospitality industry. One such achievement was for the hotel's environmentally friendly efforts; US News & World Reports listed The Lenox as 1 of the 5 Greenest Luxury Hotels of America.
*This hotel accepts pets under 50 lbs. for a fee of $125 per stay.
Distance to Harvard Square: 4.6 miles drive or 3 miles walk
Distance to Boston Common: 1.4 miles drive or .8 miles walk

Boston Park Plaza & Towers
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-426-2000

The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers is one of Boston's most historic hotels and landmarks, dating back to 1927 when it was first established be E.M. Statler as The Statler Hotel. The luxury hotel is located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, just around the corner from the Boston Common and Public Garden parks. It is also within walking distance to the Freedom Trail and other historic sites, Copley Square and the Copley Place Mall, and the Prudential Center Mall. The hotel in itself is also a mecca of activity, with 9 restaurants and lounges located directly on the property. Park Plaza is particularly popular for business conventions and wedding events.
*This hotel accepts pets for a fee of $50 per stay.
Distance to Harvard Square: 6 miles drive or 5.4 miles walk
Distance to Boston Common: No need to drive, .3 miles walk

The Westin Copley Place, Boston
10 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
617-262-9600

The Westin Copley Place is located in Back Bay and is a perfect place to stay in Boston for those interested in the shopping experience offered by the city. The hotel is attached to the Copley Square Mall and is just bridge walk away from the Prudential Center Mall. Newbury Street, prestigious shopping strip, is about a five minute walk from the hotel. The Westin is also very close to Hynes Convention Center, and so is particularly appealing to business travelers. The Westin is surrounded by upscale as well as casual drinking and dining establishments and also offers some directly on the property, such as Turner Fisheries. Hotel amenities include a business center, fitness center and indoor pool, spa, and activities and services designed especially for kids.
*This hotel accepts pets under 40 lbs.
Distance to Harvard Square: 5.6 miles walk or drive
Distance to Boston Common: 1.4 miles drive or .8 miles walk