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Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Palm Springs

United States

15 dog-friendly luxury hotels.

Where can my dog actually go?

Palm Springs is a bungalow town, and bungalows suit dogs. Of 20 hotels we researched through our booking partner, 15 take dogs, and most of them are low-rise places with walled gardens, private patios and a lawn or two. The standout is the Kimpton Rowan, which runs the full Kimpton policy: no fee, no weight limit, no breed rule, the dog can stay alone in the room, and it's welcome at the nightly wine reception. Nothing else in town comes close. The Thompson takes two dogs to 50 lb free. The Hyatt has its own small dog run and takes any size. The Hilton and Royal Sun take dogs to 75 lb, and Royal Sun is the only one that publishes dogs on its restaurant patio.

Read the fine print before you book, because it varies more here than in Las Vegas. Most hotels won't let the dog stay alone in the room, which matters in a town where you'll want dinner out. The exceptions are Kimpton Rowan, Hyatt, Ace, L'Horizon and La Serena. Half the boutiques are adults-only, which is a fact rather than a problem. Parker charges USD 200 per dog per night, the highest fee we've seen anywhere. L'Horizon asks you to walk the dog off the property to relieve itself. Several hotels keep the dog off their own lawns.

The other thing to know is that the famous trails are closed to dogs. The Indian Canyons and Tahquitz Canyon are tribal land with a flat no-animals rule, and the city bans dogs on the Museum, Lykken and Araby trails with fines up to USD 500. What you get instead is the fenced off-leash Palm Springs Dog Park on Mesquite, Ruth Hardy Park in Uptown, Demuth Park in the south, and the wide sidewalks and patios of Palm Canyon Drive. From June to September the pavement burns paws by mid-morning, so walk at dawn and after dark.

Daisy's picks

Where Daisy would book

  1. 01
    Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel

    No fee, no weight limit, no breed rule, the dog can stay in the room while you're out, and it joins the nightly wine reception in the lobby. The best pet policy in the desert, in the only downtown high-rise with a rooftop pool.

    Free

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  2. 02
    Thompson Palm Springs, by Hyatt

    Two dogs to 50 lb stay free on the Palm Canyon Drive strip, with beds and bowls in the room. Dogs stay out of the bars, restaurants and pools and can't be left alone, so it's a base rather than a hangout.

    Free · max 23 kg

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  3. 03
    Hyatt Palm Springs

    The only hotel in town with its own dog run, any size welcome, and the dog can stay in the suite. USD 100 per dog covers a full week. Second-floor pet rooms right on the strip.

    USD 100

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Before you go

What happens when you get there

No dogs on the trails
The Indian Canyons (Palm, Andreas and Murray) and Tahquitz Canyon are Agua Caliente tribal land and allow no animals at all. The City of Palm Springs bans dogs year-round on the Museum Trail, North and South Lykken Trails and the Araby Trail. Service animals are the only exception.
Where the dog can go
Palm Springs Dog Park on Mesquite Avenue is fully fenced and off-leash. Ruth Hardy Park in Uptown and Demuth Park at the south end take leashed dogs. Palm Canyon Drive has wide sidewalks and plenty of patios, though each restaurant decides its own patio rule.
Leaving the dog
Kimpton Rowan, Hyatt, Ace, L'Horizon and La Serena allow a well-behaved dog alone in the room. Parker, Thompson, Avalon, ARRIVE, Colony Palms, Holiday House, Triada and Hilton don't. Plan dinner accordingly.
Weight limits
No limit at Kimpton Rowan, Parker or Hyatt. 75 lb at Hilton and Royal Sun. 50 lb at Thompson. 45 lb at Avalon. 40 lb at Colony Palms, Holiday House and Triada. 35 lb at L'Horizon. 30 lb at ARRIVE and La Serena. 25 lb at Ace and Fleur Noire.
Adults-only
ARRIVE, Colony Palms, Holiday House, Fleur Noire, L'Horizon and La Serena are adults-only. Fine for a couple with a dog, not for a family.
The heat
June to September most days top 100°F and pavement burns paws within minutes. Walk at dawn and after dark, test the ground with your hand, stay on grass and shade. October to May is the season.
Best walks
Ruth Hardy Park and the leafy Movie Colony streets, the Palm Canyon Drive strip at dusk, Demuth Park and the Tahquitz Creek channel path, and the Palm Springs Dog Park on Mesquite for an off-leash run.
When to go
October to May. Summer is for people who can stay by the pool, and the dog can't join them there anyway.

Dog-friendly hotels in Palm Springs

Questions we get asked

Dogs in Palm Springs

Which Palm Springs hotels allow dogs?+

Kimpton Rowan, Thompson, Hyatt, Hilton, Parker, Avalon, ARRIVE, Colony Palms, Holiday House, Fleur Noire, L'Horizon, La Serena, Triada, Ace and Royal Sun. Renaissance and Descanso refuse, and Ingleside Estate doesn't publish a clear policy, so phone before booking there.

What is the best pet-friendly hotel in Palm Springs?+

Kimpton Rowan. No fee, no weight limit, no breed rule, the dog can stay alone in the room and it's welcome at the nightly wine reception. For a free stay with a mid-size dog, the Thompson. For an on-site dog run, the Hyatt.

Which Palm Springs hotels take large dogs?+

Kimpton Rowan, Parker and Hyatt have no weight limit. Hilton and Royal Sun take dogs to 75 lb. Thompson caps at 50 lb, Avalon at 45 lb, and the rest at 40 lb or under.

How much do Palm Springs hotels charge for dogs?+

Free at Kimpton Rowan and Thompson. USD 50 per stay at Fleur Noire, USD 50 a night at Royal Sun. USD 75 per stay at Triada and Hilton. USD 100 per stay at Avalon, ARRIVE, Holiday House, La Serena and Ace, and USD 100 per week at the Hyatt. USD 150 per stay at Colony Palms and L'Horizon. USD 200 per night at Parker.

Can dogs hike the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs?+

No. The Indian Canyons and Tahquitz Canyon are Agua Caliente tribal land with a strict no-animals rule. The city also bans dogs on the Museum, Lykken and Araby trails. Use the dog park on Mesquite, Ruth Hardy Park or Demuth Park instead.

Which Palm Springs hotels let you leave the dog in the room?+

Kimpton Rowan, Hyatt Palm Springs, Ace Hotel, L'Horizon and La Serena Villas, for well-behaved dogs. Most other hotels require the dog to be with you at all times.

Does Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs charge a pet fee?+

No. Kimpton's brand policy applies in full: no fee, no deposit, no weight or breed limit, and no cap on the number of pets. Beds, bowls and treats on request.

Can dogs eat on restaurant patios in Palm Springs?+

California lets each restaurant decide, and many patios on Palm Canyon Drive say yes. Among the hotels, only Royal Sun publishes dogs on its restaurant patio, and Colony Palms allows limited access. Ask on the day.

Is Palm Springs too hot for a dog?+

From June to September, yes, during the day. Highs average over 100°F and pavement burns paws. Walk at dawn and after dark and keep the dog inside otherwise. October to May is comfortable.

Which Palm Springs hotel has a dog park?+

Hyatt Palm Springs has a small on-site dog run and a grassy strip beside the hotel. Ace has a fenced relief patch. Parker, Avalon, Triada, Hilton and Fleur Noire have relief areas. Kimpton Rowan and Holiday House have no on-site grass, but Ruth Hardy Park is close.

Research updated 2026-09-11. Policies change, always confirm with the hotel.