Best dog-friendly hotels in London 2023

The capital of England is a dynamic and buzzy city for a weekend break – some of the world’s best food, fine art galleries and most iconic buildings are packed into one place. It’s a veritable hedonist’s playground, and, these days, hedonists with hounds will find much to delight them in London, too.

From walkies in wide open spaces such as Greenwich and Regent’s Parks, to adventures at some of the city’s coolest attractions – try the glass walkway on Tower Bridge, for starters – London is one of the UK’s most dog-friendly cities. There are fine-dining restaurants with seats reserved for dogs, endless traditional English pubs serving thirsty pets, and street food markets where pets can watch their owners enjoy American barbecued brisket, Nepalese momos or arepas from Argentina.

When all the adventure is over, there are plenty of exceptional dog-friendly hotels in London for dog-tired explorers – here are some of the capital’s finest pet-friendly properties, from budget bookings to indulgent spa breaks.

Location: Bloomsbury

Kimpton Hotels is renowned for its love of animals, and the Fitzroy property is no exception: if it fits in the elevator, it can stay, they say. So, bring your biggest or smallest dogs and bag a room that overlooks Russell Square Gardens – the ideal morning or late-night wee spot for your pet. Bedrooms are all cool monochrome, while the public areas are all grand marble and elegant mosaic floors. Here, you’re only a 10-minute walk from Oxford Street and Soho, where there’s plenty of retail therapy to be had.