Pet-Friendly Family Hotels in Hannover

A pet-friendly hotel matters in Hannover because the best family outings are outdoors and on foot: the Eilenriede, the Maschsee shore and the parks around Herrenhausen. Bringing the dog saves a kennel booking and keeps the whole family together. Three of these hotels clearly accept pets, and two offer family suites. Ask each hotel about size limits and whether dogs may stay alone in the room, since the listings give no details.

Hotel Alpha is the practical choice for families arriving by train. This family-run three-star hotel is about five minutes on foot from Hannover Central Station and offers modern rooms and apartments, family suites, rich breakfast buffets, free tea and coffee in every room and bicycle rental. Pets are accepted. It holds an 8.6 rating from about 2,750 reviews, the most on this list. I would choose it for a short city stay where the dog can stretch its legs on the way to the old town, and for the apartments, which give a family with children a little more room than a standard hotel double.

NH Hannover, a four-star rated 8.6 from almost 2,600 reviews, is a straightforward option with air-conditioned rooms, tea and coffee makers, free WiFi, a fitness centre, a bar and lounge, a 24-hour front desk and concierge service. It describes itself as pet-friendly and offers a variety of breakfast options. Its listing does not mention family suites, so I would book it for a family with one child or with older children who can share, and ask the hotel about connecting rooms. The reliable rating and the round-the-clock reception make it an easy base for a weekend.

Kastens Hotel Luisenhof is the upmarket choice. The five-star superior hotel sits centrally, about 300 metres from the State Opera House, with elegant rooms, family suites, spa and fitness facilities, MARY's Restaurant for fine cuisine and bicycle rental. Pets are accepted, which is less common at this level. It holds an 8.8 rating from about 1,350 reviews. I would book it for families who want a central, comfortable base and a spa for the parents, with the Maschsee and the New Town Hall within an easy walk for the morning dog round.

Best Western Premier Parkhotel Kronsberg is the most family-equipped hotel here, but its listing does not confirm that pets are accepted, so ask before you book. This four-star hotel has family rooms with air-conditioning and minibars, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a steam room, a sun terrace, a playground, a game room and a restaurant serving a range of dishes. It is rated 8.7 from about 1,350 reviews. If the hotel confirms your dog is welcome, I would choose it for younger children, who will spend more time in the pool and playground than in the city.