Pet Friendly Hotels for Families in Dallas
11 family-friendly hotels with pet friendly in Dallas . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Traveling to Dallas with kids and a dog narrows the hotel list fast, since not every family-suited property accepts pets. This list covers hotels that allow pets and also carry family amenities like pools or family rooms, from the Uptown rooftop-pool properties to the Residence Inn locations with kitchens useful for feeding both kids and a dog on a consistent schedule. Most properties charge a pet fee and cap the number or size of pets, so confirming details directly with the hotel before booking saves a surprise at check-in. Families flying in with a dog should also note that Dallas Love Field sits closer to most of these hotels than DFW International, which matters for a same-day pickup with a crate.
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🐕Why Dallas is Great for Hotels with Pet Friendly
Extended-stay style hotels tend to handle pets and kids best at once, since the layout already assumes longer visits. The Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas at The Canyon combines pet-friendly policy with fully equipped kitchens, useful for keeping a consistent feeding routine for both a dog and young kids, plus an outdoor pool and fitness centre for the humans. Virgin Hotels Dallas adds a rooftop pool, bicycle parking and a 24-hour front desk on top of its pet policy, letting a family split a day between swimming and a walk near the Katy Trail without watching the clock on check-in or check-out with a crate in tow.
Higher-end properties on this list, including Hotel ZaZa Dallas, Hôtel Swexan and Marriott Dallas Uptown, pair pet-friendly policies with rooftop or outdoor pools and full family rooms, useful for a trip where both the dog and the kids need space to unwind after a day out. Hôtel Swexan in particular runs a full restaurant program alongside its rooftop pool, so a family does not need to leave the pet in the room for every meal. The Bishop Arts Hotel by Qresorts also allows pets, though it is an adults-only property, so it fits a couple traveling with a dog rather than a family with kids.
Budget-conscious families with a pet do best at Residence Inn By Marriott Dallas By The Galleria, which combines a year-round outdoor pool, garden or pool-view rooms, and a child-friendly buffet alongside its pet policy, with Preston Center about 9 km away for errands. Omni Dallas Hotel rounds out the list with a heated infinity pool and family rooms near Dallas Convention Center, useful for a downtown-based trip that still needs to accommodate a dog for the full stay, including its onsite dry cleaning and laundry service for muddy walks after rain.
Our Top 11 Picks
Hotels in Dallas with pet friendly, sorted by guest rating.
Hôtel Swexan
Dallas
Wonderful
83 reviews
This 5-star hotel offers luxurious rooms with city views, a minibar and complimentary WiFi, plus a rooftop swimming pool, sauna and sun terrace. Five restaurants operate on site, and the hotel is an 8-minute walk from American Airlines Center and 6 km from Dallas Love Field Airport. Pets are allowed.
Why families love Hôtel Swexan
Families staying here will find the rooftop pool and sauna a strong combination for a higher-budget Uptown trip, and having five restaurants on site removes the need to plan dinner logistics with tired kids. The luxury positioning suits a special-occasion family trip more than a budget-conscious one.
Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Dallas
Wonderful
203 reviews
This 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa, fitness centre, family rooms and an on-site restaurant with fine dining. The Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center are five minutes away, and NorthPark Center is about six miles from the property. Pets are allowed.
Why families love Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Families staying here will find the poolside entertainment and nearby museums make for an easy day split between swimming and culture. The family rooms and pet-friendly policy work for a mixed group, though the Mediterranean decor and art focus lean toward an older-kid or teen crowd rather than toddlers.
Marriott Dallas Uptown
Dallas
Wonderful
49 reviews
This 4-star Uptown hotel offers rooms with private bathrooms and city views, plus a rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurant, bar and pool bar. It is a 19-minute walk from American Airlines Center and 6 km from Dallas Love Field Airport. Pets are allowed.
Why families love Marriott Dallas Uptown
Families staying here will find the rooftop pool and pool bar area a genuine draw for an afternoon swim with skyline views, and the on-site restaurant covers breakfast through dinner without needing to leave the hotel. The Uptown location suits families combining sightseeing with an evening out near American Airlines Center.
Excellent
223 reviews
This 3-star hotel offers rooms with garden or pool views, a sun terrace, garden and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. A child-friendly buffet and minimarket are on site, with the property about 13 km from Dallas Love Field Airport and 12 km from Highland Park Village. Pets are allowed.
Why families love Residence Inn By Marriott Dallas By The Galleria
Families staying here will find the year-round outdoor pool and child-friendly buffet a practical combination for a longer Galleria-area stay. The nearby ice-skating rink adds an indoor backup option on especially hot days, and the pet-friendly policy covers dogs traveling with the family.
Excellent
584 reviews
This 3-star adults-only hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a sun terrace and a year-round outdoor swimming pool with a view. It sits about 2.7 km from the Dallas Zoo and 11 km from Dallas Love Field Airport, with free on-site private parking. Pets are allowed.
Why families love The Bishop Arts Hotel by Qresorts
This property is adults-only, so it does not suit a family traveling with children despite its proximity to the Dallas Zoo. Couples traveling with a pet will find the year-round pool and pet-friendly policy useful, but families should look elsewhere on this list for a kid-appropriate stay near the Bishop Arts District.
Excellent
161 reviews
This 4-star Uptown Dallas hotel offers rooms with a desk and seating area, some with a terrace, plus a fitness centre and two restaurants. It sits 2.2 km from AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2.3 km from American Airlines Center, and 6 km from Dallas Love Field Airport. Pets are allowed and bicycle parking is available.
Why families love Canopy By Hilton Dallas Uptown
Families staying here will find the Uptown location convenient for reaching American Airlines Center or the Dallas World Aquarium without a long drive. Bicycle parking on site suits families who bring their own bikes for the Katy Trail, and the pet-friendly policy covers dogs traveling with the family.
Omni Dallas Hotel
Dallas
Excellent
1,595 reviews
This 4-star hotel offers a heated infinity pool, fitness centre and ten on-site restaurants, plus family rooms and scheduled activities including mini golf, billiards and bike tours. It sits 300 metres from Dallas Convention Center and about 9 km from Dallas Love Field Airport. Pets are allowed.
Why families love Omni Dallas Hotel
Families staying here will find the scheduled activities, from mini golf to movie nights, a genuine backup plan for hot afternoons or rained-out evenings. Ten on-site restaurants with kids' meals mean dinner logistics are simple, and the downtown location keeps sightseeing within walking distance.
Excellent
180 reviews
This 3-star extended-stay hotel offers rooms with kitchenettes, sofa beds and free WiFi, plus an indoor swimming pool, fitness room and daily buffet breakfast. It sits about 18 km from Dallas Love Field Airport and 12 km from AT&T Performing Arts Center and the Dallas World Aquarium.
Why families love Home2 Suites By Hilton Dallas East
Families staying here will find the kitchenette and sofa bed useful for a longer stay, letting kids settle into a routine rather than living out of suitcases. The indoor pool provides a reliable swim option regardless of Dallas weather, and the location suits families prioritizing space over walking distance to downtown.
Excellent
81 reviews
This 3-star Residence Inn offers family rooms with full kitchens, air-conditioning and a seasonal outdoor pool with an outdoor fireplace nearby. A fitness centre, free WiFi and a daily buffet breakfast round out the stay, with the property sitting about 10 km from Dallas Love Field Airport and near the Dallas World Aquarium. Pets are allowed.
Why families love Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas at The Canyon
Families staying here will find a full kitchen useful for keeping young kids on a normal meal schedule instead of eating out every night. The seasonal pool and outdoor fireplace suit an evening wind-down after a day of sightseeing, and the pet-friendly policy works for families traveling with a dog alongside their kids.
Excellent
228 reviews
This 3-star downtown hotel offers family rooms with sofa beds and full kitchens, an indoor swimming pool, free WiFi and complimentary bicycles. It is a 12-minute walk from the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial and 1.2 km from the Dallas World Aquarium, with Dallas Love Field Airport 8 km away.
Why families love Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown
Families staying here will find the indoor pool a reliable option regardless of Dallas summer heat, and the full kitchen in every family room simplifies breakfast and dinner with young kids. Walking distance to the Dallas World Aquarium and Sixth Floor Museum makes this a practical downtown base without needing a car.
Virgin Hotels Dallas
Dallas
Excellent
249 reviews
This 4-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies and free WiFi, plus a rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace. An American restaurant, bar and pool bar operate on site, and the hotel sits about 6 km from Dallas Love Field Airport and 1.4 km from American Airlines Center. Pets are allowed.
Why families love Virgin Hotels Dallas
Families staying here will find the rooftop pool a genuine draw, with skyline views that make an afternoon swim feel like an event rather than a routine. The proximity to American Airlines Center suits families combining a Dallas trip with an event, and the pet-friendly policy covers dogs traveling with kids.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Pet Friendly in Dallas
- 1Confirm the exact pet fee and any weight limit directly with the hotel before booking.
- 2Choose an extended-stay property with a kitchen to keep pet and kid feeding schedules consistent.
- 3Ask whether the pool area allows pets nearby, since most Dallas hotel pools do not.
- 4Book a ground-floor or low-floor room to shorten dog walks with kids in tow.
- 5Pack proof of vaccination; several Dallas properties request it at check-in for pet guests.
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