Pet-Friendly Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is a sprawling city, and where you stay decides how easy it is to walk a dog. Midtown has Piedmont Park and the BeltLine close by, downtown has Centennial Olympic Park, Buckhead has big shopping streets around Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, and the airport and the Battery near Truist Park are separate hubs. The hotels on this page are described as pet-friendly in their listings, from a rooftop-pool hotel in Midtown to suites with kitchens downtown and a stay at the airport. I describe each as its listing does. Pet fees and size limits are not stated, so ask the hotel before you arrive with an animal.
Atlanta mixes a leafy residential feel with a big-city skyline: Midtown's arts district and Piedmont Park, Buckhead's shopping and dining, and downtown's stadiums and museums. Most visitors move between districts by car or MARTA, so a hotel with parking and a nearby walk matters.
Pet-friendly stays from Midtown to Buckhead
Pet-friendly travel in Atlanta is easiest when you pick the district first and the hotel second. A dog needs green space and a short walk, a driver needs parking, and a flight needs an airport hotel. I list hotels whose descriptions say pets are welcome and add what each one adds: a pool, a kitchen, a location near a park or a stadium. I never guess at fees or weight limits.
Downtown and Midtown have the strongest choices for a city break with a dog. Twelve Downtown, Autograph Collection is a luxury hotel in a high-rise in downtown Atlanta, with spacious, pet-friendly, self-catering suites that have fully equipped kitchens and a rooftop pool. It is close to Centennial Olympic Park and the World of Coca-Cola, and holds an 8.8 rating from 473 reviews. The Tess, Autograph Collection offers luxurious rooms with balconies and city views, a rooftop pool, a sun terrace, a restaurant and a bar, and it is pet-friendly, with a 9.0 rating from 165 reviews.
Element by Marriott Atlanta Midtown is a pet-friendly and family-friendly hotel within steps of the Fox Theatre. It has air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness center, a terrace and complimentary bicycles, rated 8.8 from 200 reviews. Hotel Phoenix Atlanta offers family rooms with city views, a rooftop swimming pool, a sun terrace, a fitness center and a restaurant serving French and American cuisine, and it is pet-friendly with a spa and wellness experience. It has a 9.1 rating from 78 reviews, so I read it with some caution. Details such as policies and facilities can change, so I would confirm them with the hotel for your dates before booking.
Buckhead suits a different trip, built around shopping and dining. The Westin Buckhead Atlanta is a pet-friendly and family-friendly hotel on Peachtree Road, adjacent to Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza, with a spa and wellness center, a restaurant and parking, and a 9.1 rating from 312 reviews. The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta-Buckhead sits in the Tower Place complex close to offices, restaurants, shops and theaters, with a pet-friendly policy and access to a large fitness facility, rated 7.6 from 1,817 reviews, so it is a practical rather than a stylish choice. The ratings and review counts come from the listings as published, and I would still read recent guest feedback before booking a stay.
Two more are useful for specific plans. The Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta sits inside Truist Park, with a year-round outdoor pool, spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant, private parking and pet-friendly options, rated 9.3 from 500 reviews, which fits a baseball weekend. The Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport is next to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with pet-friendly rooms that have a microwave and refrigerator, a daily hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, a hot tub and free WiFi, rated 8.9 from 1,504 reviews. Details such as policies and facilities can change, so I would confirm them with the hotel for your dates before booking.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a pet-friendly base in the center, I would choose Twelve Downtown, Autograph Collection: pet-friendly suites with fully equipped kitchens, a rooftop pool and easy access to Centennial Olympic Park and the World of Coca-Cola. For a shopping and dining weekend, I would pick the Westin Buckhead Atlanta, next to Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza. My advice is to pick the district first, then confirm pet rules with the hotel.
Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta
Atlanta
500 reviews
Outdoor pool and spa within Truist Park, a mile from Cobb Energy Centre
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta sits within the Truist Park complex, so a family baseball outing needs no drive at all. The year-round outdoor pool keeps children busy before or after a game, while parents can use the spa and wellness facilities. The on-site restaurant simplifies meals, private parking helps families arriving by car, and pets are accepted. The Cobb Energy Centre is a mile away for a show.
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
Atlanta
312 reviews
Pet-friendly hotel in Buckhead, steps from first-rate shopping and dining
Check availabilityWhy guests love itLenox Square and Phipps Plaza are both next to the Westin on Peachtree Road, so families can mix shopping, food courts and a rainy-day backup without moving the car. The hotel welcomes children and pets alike, which is rarer than it should be in Buckhead. Parents get the spa and wellness center, and the on-site restaurant keeps dinner easy. A 9.1 score from 312 reviews is the best signal here. I would choose it for a Buckhead weekend.
Hotel Phoenix Atlanta
Atlanta
78 reviews
Rooftop pool, family-friendly dining, and a pet-friendly welcome in Atlanta
Check availabilityWhy guests love itHotel Phoenix Atlanta gives families a reason to stay in: the swimming pool is on the rooftop, next to a sun terrace, and the family rooms come with city views, air-conditioning and free WiFi. The restaurant is family-friendly and serves French and American cuisine, which keeps dinner simple for mixed tastes. Parents can use the fitness center and the spa and wellness facilities, and the hotel is pet-friendly. A 9.1 score across 78 reviews suggests guests leave happy.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina
Atlanta
1,514 reviews
Outdoor pool, on-site dining, and a fitness center near Perimeter Mall
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe outdoor pool is the family highlight at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina, a good way to end a day out in the Georgia heat. The on-site restaurant keeps dinner simple, and the shared lounge gives everyone room to spread out. Pets are welcome, and parents can use the fitness center and the spa and wellness options. A 9.0 score from more than 1,500 reviews is excellent. I would book it for a calm family base in north Atlanta.
The Tess, Autograph Collection
Atlanta
165 reviews
Luxury rooms with city views, a rooftop pool, and spa wellness
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would pick The Tess for an Atlanta stay that wants a rooftop pool and some polish. Rooms have private balconies and expansive city views, and guests rate the hotel 9.0, though 165 reviews is a modest base. The rooftop pool comes with a sun terrace, and a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center are on site. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, and pets are welcome.
Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport
Atlanta
1,504 reviews
Airport convenience with hot breakfast, a pool, and pet-friendly rooms
Check availabilityWhy guests love itBeing right next to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the reason I would suggest the Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport to families with an early flight or a late arrival. A hot breakfast is included every day, rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator for snacks and milk, and the outdoor pool and hot tub help everyone recover after travelling. Pets are welcome, there is a fitness center, and WiFi is free throughout. An 8.9 from 1,504 reviews is an excellent score.
Twelve Downtown, Autograph Collection
Atlanta
473 reviews
Luxury high-rise suites with a rooftop pool in downtown Atlanta
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would choose Twelve Downtown for an Atlanta stay that wants space and a rooftop pool. It is a high-rise hotel with spacious suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen, and guests rate it 8.8 across 473 reviews. The rooftop pool gives city views, an American restaurant is in the building, and pets are welcome. Centennial Olympic Park and the World of Coca-Cola are easy to reach, which suits families and longer stays.
Element by Marriott Atlanta Midtown
Atlanta
200 reviews
Comfortable, pet-friendly stays near FOX Theatre with free bikes
Check availabilityWhy guests love itElement by Marriott Atlanta Midtown sits within steps of the FOX Theatre, so an evening show with older children ends with a short walk back. Free bicycles make a family outing around Midtown easy, and the Georgia Aquarium and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights are within reach for daytime visits. The restaurant serves American dinners, there is a terrace and a fitness center, and pets are welcome, so nobody has to stay home.
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta-Buckhead
Atlanta
1,817 reviews
Comfortable Buckhead hotel with a pet-friendly policy and fitness access
Check availabilityWhy guests love itHilton Garden Inn Atlanta-Buckhead sits in the Tower Place complex, with offices, restaurants, shops and theaters close by, so families can find dinner or an evening show without a long drive. Guests have access to a large fitness facility and health club, useful for parents who keep up a routine on the road. Pets are accepted, a practical point for families travelling with a dog through Buckhead.
Local tips
- 1Choose the district first: Midtown for Piedmont Park and the BeltLine, downtown for Centennial Olympic Park, Buckhead for shopping.
- 2Confirm pet fees, weight limits and the number of animals per room with the hotel, since listings do not state them.
- 3Ask for a ground-floor room or one near an exit if the dog needs frequent short walks.
- 4Check whether the hotel has parking and what it costs, since many city hotels charge separately for it.
- 5Use MARTA or a ride-share for a day without the car, and ask in advance if pets can ride, as rules differ between services.
- 6Plan dog walks early in the morning or after sunset in summer, because Georgia afternoons are hot and humid.