Pet-Friendly Hotels in Montreal, Sorted by Dog Size
The pet-friendly hotel you can book in Montreal depends first on your dog's weight, then on where you want to walk it. For a small dog on a city break, Old Montreal works best: Hôtel Saint-Sulpice, Hotel Gault and Hyatt Centric Montreal put the Old Port promenade a few minutes from the door. For a dog over about 14 kg, the downtown luxury hotels mostly fall away, and Hotel Railwayparc in the west end or Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Midtown on Décarie Boulevard become the realistic choices. The nine hotels below average 8.8 out of 10 across more than 6,700 reviews, and they differ far more on pet rules than on comfort.
Montreal is a walking city built around two outdoor anchors, the St. Lawrence riverfront of the Old Port and the wooded slopes of Mount Royal above downtown, with neighbourhood parks such as La Fontaine on the Plateau in between. For a visitor with a dog, the city's own rules shape the day: leashes everywhere except fenced dog parks, a metro that takes muzzled dogs outside rush hours, and buses that do not. Winters are long and snowy, which makes a hotel near a short loop more useful than one near a long trail.
Which Montreal hotel fits your dog
Montreal hotels that accept pets set very different limits: one dog or two, cats or not, and caps that run from about 9 kg to 32 kg. I sort them here by what actually decides your booking, the weight of your animal, then by the walk you will do twice a day, the Old Port riverside or the slopes of Mount Royal.
Check the weight cap before anything else, because it rules out most of the luxury addresses. The Four Seasons Hotel Montreal, rated 9.3 and the highest on this page, takes dogs and cats up to about 9 kg. Warwick Le Crystal allows a single pet of about 11 kg, in designated rooms only. Hyatt Centric Montreal publishes a 30 lb limit per animal, or 60 lb combined for two, and Le Mount Stephen takes dogs only, one per stay, up to about 30 lb. A Labrador or a husky will not get past any of these four.
For a big dog, look west. Hotel Railwayparc Montreal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, on Rue Saint-Jacques, accepts dogs and cats up to 32 kg, the most generous cap among these nine, and has private parking with an electric vehicle charger. Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Midtown, on Décarie Boulevard, takes up to two dogs or cats of about 23 kg each. Neither has old-town charm, but both spare you circling the narrow one-way streets of Old Montreal with a crate, and the Hilton sits on the Décarie Expressway, the fastest road toward the airport highways.
Old Montreal suits a small dog and short, frequent walks. Hôtel Saint-Sulpice sits directly behind Notre-Dame Basilica, with many suites that have full kitchenettes, handy for keeping fresh food. Hotel Gault, rated 9.1, is a quieter boutique hotel on Rue Sainte-Hélène, allows up to two pets and does not let them stay alone in the room. Hyatt Centric Montreal is less than 1 km from Clock Tower Beach, but pets are not allowed in its rooftop pool area, fitness centre or restaurant, so plan meals out or in the room.
Downtown hotels trade the riverside for Mount Royal. The three closest to the mountain sit in or beside the Golden Square Mile: the Four Seasons, near the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; Le Mount Stephen, set in a mansion built in the early 1880s; and SENS Høtel on Sherbrooke Street West, two blocks from Guy-Concordia metro station. Warwick Le Crystal sits a few blocks further south, a short walk from the Bell Centre. On Mount Royal, dogs stay on a leash: the city allows off-leash running only inside fenced dog parks.
A dog changes how you get around. The STM metro takes one dog per rider, muzzled from the station entrance to the exit, on a leash with no more than 1.25 m of slack, outside weekday rush hours and all day on weekends, public holidays and in summer, though the STM can restrict dogs during major events. Halters do not count as muzzles. STM buses only accept animals in a closed carrier, which rules out the 747 airport bus, so a dog arriving at Montréal-Trudeau goes into town by taxi or rental car.
A traveler's takeWith a small dog I would book Hôtel Saint-Sulpice: the kitchenette suites make feeding simple and the Old Port promenade is a few minutes away. With a dog over 14 kg I would not waste time on the downtown luxury hotels; I would take Hotel Railwayparc for its 32 kg cap and on-site parking, accepting a car or metro ride into the centre. The Four Seasons is the one I would pick for a cat or a toy breed and a spa weekend. Skip Hotel Gault if you plan to leave the dog alone in the room for a long dinner out: pets cannot stay unattended there.
4.7Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
Pet-Friendly · 175 reviewsIndoor pool, spa and hot tub at a pet-friendly Montreal luxury hotel
Why guests love itFour Seasons Hotel Montreal is listed as family-friendly, and the indoor swimming pool is what I would mention first to parents, since it works in every season. A hot tub and a spa and wellness centre give adults their own time, and the rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and electric kettles for a warm drink. Pets are welcome too. For families arriving by electric car, the on-site charging station is a practical detail that is easy to overlook.
4.6Hotel Gault
Pet-Friendly · 517 reviewsLuxury boutique hotel in Old Montreal with heated bathroom floors and a cozy library
Why guests love itHotel Gault is a contemporary boutique hotel in Old Montreal, and its spacious rooms, heated bathroom floors and large picture windows make a family stay feel calm rather than cramped. Children may enjoy the library with its fireplace and the DVD rentals on a quiet evening, and the gourmet breakfast is a good start to a day of walking. Pets are accepted. With a 9.1 score from 517 reviews, I would choose it for a refined family weekend.
4.5Warwick Le Crystal - Montréal
Pet-Friendly · 1994 reviewsElegant downtown hotel with a spa, saltwater pool, and city-view hot tub
Why guests love itWarwick Le Crystal offers families contemporary rooms with kitchenettes in downtown Montreal, which makes breakfasts and snacks simple. The saltwater pool is the main draw for children, and the hot tub on an open deck with city views is a memorable spot for parents, especially in winter. A gym and a spa with a sauna complete the facilities. The Bell Centre is a short walk away for a hockey game, and pets are accepted too.
4.5Le Mount Stephen
Pet-Friendly · 375 reviewsHistoric elegance meets modern luxury in Montreal's Golden Square Mile
Why guests love itLe Mount Stephen combines an 1880 mansion with a modern tower in Montreal's Golden Square Mile, and that mix decides whether it suits your family. It is a five-star address with 90 rooms and suites, marble bathrooms and a spa, so it fits older children and parents who want a refined city stay more than a playful one. Pets are welcome, which helps if the family dog travels too. Bar George, on site, makes dinner simple after a day around downtown.
4.5Hotel Railwayparc Montreal, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Pet-Friendly · 128 reviewsComfortable rooms, fitness centre, and local cuisine near the airport
Why guests love itHotel Railwayparc Montreal has an excellent 9.0 rating from 128 reviews, and its on-site restaurant, bar and minimarket make meals and snacks with children easy to sort out. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and the sun terrace and outdoor seating give some fresh air. Private parking and an EV charging station help families arriving by car, and pets are accepted. There is no pool mentioned.
4.5Hôtel Saint-Sulpice
Pet-Friendly · 1054 reviewsSpacious suites in Old Montreal, steps from Notre-Dame Basilica
Why guests love itSpacious suites, many with a fully equipped kitchenette, make Hôtel Saint-Sulpice one of the easier Old Montreal addresses for families. The hotel stands directly behind Notre-Dame Basilica, so the cobbled streets of the old town start at the door, and having a kitchenette helps with breakfasts and snacks for children. The restaurant has a garden terrace, parents can use the spa, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.9 across 1,054 reviews.
4.4Hyatt Centric Montreal
Pet-Friendly · 1547 reviewsRooftop pool and courtyard-view rooms near Place Jacques-Cartier
Why guests love itThe rooftop pool is what families tend to remember at Hyatt Centric Montreal, a welcome break after a day in Old Montreal. Place Jacques-Cartier and the Clock Tower Beach in the Old Port are less than 1 km away, so outings with children stay on foot. Rooms are air-conditioned, some facing the inner courtyard, which is quieter at night. A restaurant and a sun terrace are on site, and pets are accepted.
4.1Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Midtown, Quebec, Canada
Pet-Friendly · 437 reviewsComfortable stay with an indoor pool and Italian dining near the airport
Why guests love itHilton Garden Inn Montreal Midtown gives a family the practical extras that matter on a city break: every room has a refrigerator and a microwave for snacks and simple breakfasts, plus air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Children can use the indoor pool after a day of sightseeing, and the traditional Italian restaurant on site keeps dinner easy. There is also a fitness centre. With an 8.2 score from 437 reviews, I would book it as a reliable Montreal base.
4.0SENS Høtel
Pet-Friendly · 487 reviewsDowntown Montreal hotel with spa, pet-friendly rooms, and a restaurant
Why guests love itTwo blocks from Guy-Concordia metro station, SENS Høtel lets families get around downtown Montreal without a car. Pets are welcome, so the whole household can come along, and laundry services help on a longer trip with children. Rooms have a minibar, cable TV and WiFi, and room service is available when everyone is too tired to go out. The restaurant, the spa area and the tour desk are on site. Guests rate it 8.0 across 487 reviews.
Local tips
- 1Weigh your dog before you pick a hotel: the caps here run from about 9 kg at the Four Seasons to 32 kg at Hotel Railwayparc, and four of the central hotels stop between about 9 and 14 kg.
- 2Ask for a pet-designated room when you book Warwick Le Crystal, Le Mount Stephen or Hotel Railwayparc, since animals are only allowed in certain rooms at these three hotels.
- 3Pack a basket muzzle if you plan to use the metro: the STM requires it from the station entrance to the exit, and halters such as a Gentle Leader do not count.
- 4Do not count on the 747 bus from Montréal-Trudeau with a dog outside a closed carrier: STM buses do not accept them, so book a taxi or pick up a rental car.
- 5For the walk up Mount Royal, the Four Seasons, Le Mount Stephen and SENS Høtel, all near Sherbrooke Street West, are the closest starting points among these nine hotels; Warwick Le Crystal is a few blocks further south.
- 6Keep the dog on a leash in every Montreal park, Mount Royal included; off-leash running is only allowed inside the city's fenced dog parks.
- 7At Hyatt Centric Montreal, plan meals outside or in the room: pets are barred from the rooftop pool, the fitness centre and the restaurant.
- 8With two dogs, look at Hotel Gault, Hyatt Centric Montreal and Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Midtown, which accept two pets, while Warwick Le Crystal and Le Mount Stephen take one only.