There are several hotels in Chicago where they allow their guests to bring pets with them. After all, if you want a family vacation you wouldn't really want to leave those feathered or 4-legged family members of yours.

Although some hotels allow their guest to bring their family pet along with them but they do have some policies regarding this and they have restrictions to the number of pets or the maximum weight of pets.

The Westin Michigan Avenue hotel in Chicago allows 1 dog per family with a maximum weight of 30 lbs. In Whitehall, 7 lbs is the maximum, in Fairmont, 25 lbs but you can't leave your pet unattended, Sutton Place, 45 lbs, in Monaco hotel it's also 30 lbs and in Palmer House it's an amazing 85 lbs maximum weight limit for dogs.

Usually, hotels charge a pet fee either per night or a one-time fee. This is because our lovely pets need some extra care and it takes more energy to clean the room where pets also sleep in.

Hilton Chicago's pet policy limits up to 85 lbs with a deposit of $25.00. They also allow pet services in their hotel. Hotel Monaco is a dog-friendly hotel where your dogs can also get their own bed & bowl as well as a treat to welcome their stay. Cats are also welcome here and they get the same treatment plus a litter box! Their pet packages are as expensive as your accommodation stay that starts with the rate of $149 a night!

For more information about these limitations and restrictions, check:

http://www.pets-allowed-hotels.com/us/Illinois/CHICAGO/index.html

The Downtown Chicago hotels provide nice places to stay and the good thing is that you can bring your pet along. There is normally a small fee charged by the pet friendly hotels but this is nothing compared to the quality time you will have with your pet.

http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/uscities/guides/us/cities/usonlinecityILChicago.shtml

Examples of the Pet friendly hotels

The pet friendly Downtown Chicago hotels range from the budget to the luxury hotels in Chicago area.

1. Budget Hotels

If you plan to stay in a budget hotel, the Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown will be a more appropriate choice for a pet friendly hotel. This hotel is good for extended stays and allows one pet per room.

2. Four and Five star hotels

Some of the four star hotels you can select where your pet will be most welcome include the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, House of Blues Hotel and the Hotel Monaco Chicago. Five star hotels include Hotel Allegro, Hilton Chicago, Ritz Carlton Hotel, and Four Seasons Hotel.

3. Other information

Most of the pet friendly hotels in Downtown Chicago have their own pet policy which you will be expected to adhere to. The prices will depend on the hotel you have chosen.