Pet policy · Checked Nov 7, 2026
Short answer: An “80 lb limit” can mean two very different things. Red Roof checks each pet (80 lb per pet), so two 80 lb dogs fit. Drury uses 80 lb combined, so two 50 lb dogs fail. Motel 6 uses 150 lb combined in its FAQ. Kimpton and Sonesta publish no brand weight limit (some hotels still set one). Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Choice, Loews and La Quinta leave the number — and often whether it’s per dog or combined — to each hotel.
Four ways hotel brands write weight rules, from pages we re-read Nov 7, 2026.
Red Roof Inn / Red Roof PLUS+
“Each pet must weigh no more than 80 pounds.” Two 80 lb dogs fit; one 90 lb dog does not.
Motel 6 · Drury
Motel 6 FAQ: 150 lb combined. Drury: 80 lb combined. Both dogs are added together.
Kimpton · Sonesta (incl. Red Lion)
Kimpton: “No size/weight limit.” Sonesta PAWS: “no breed or weight restrictions,” up to 2 pets. Some hotels still set a lower limit.
Hilton · Marriott · IHG · Choice · Loews · La Quinta
No brand-wide pound figure that settles per dog vs combined. Choice Comfort/Quality say “maximum weight per pet” without naming the number.
These sites blocked automated page readers on Nov 7, 2026 (HTTP 403), so we left them out of the groups above. Open the official page in your browser or call the hotel. (Earlier guides: Best Western listed 80 lb per dog; Extended Stay America uses a 36 in size limit, not weight. Hyatt is still blocked.)
The same number — especially 80 lb — can mean two different booking outcomes. Look for these words on the hotel’s own page:
When you call, say both dogs’ real weights in pounds, then ask: “Is that limit per dog or for both dogs combined?”
Using the three brand rules we re-read Nov 7, 2026: Red Roof 80 lb per pet, Motel 6 150 lb combined, Drury 80 lb combined. This is not a booking promise — hotels can set a lower limit, and Motel 6’s FAQ also has a conflicting “no strict size restrictions” line (see callouts).
| Your dogs | Red Roof 80 lb each | Motel 6 150 lb combined | Drury 80 lb combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 × 40 lb | Fits | Fits | Fits |
| 1 × 60 lb | Fits | Fits | Fits |
| 1 × 75 lb | Fits | Fits | Fits |
| 1 × 80 lb | Fits | Fits | Fits |
| 1 × 100 lb | Over | Fits | Over |
| 2 × 40 lb (80 total) | Fits | Fits | Fits |
| 2 × 60 lb (120 total) | Fits | Fits | Over |
| 2 × 75 lb (150 total) | Fits | Fits | Over |
| 2 × 80 lb (160 total) | Fits | Over | Over |
| 2 × 100 lb (200 total) | Over | Over | Over |
The insight in one line: two 80 lb dogs fit Red Roof and fail Motel 6 and Drury; one 100 lb dog fails Red Roof and Drury but fits Motel 6’s combined FAQ.
Quoted or closely paraphrased from each chain’s own pet page, re-read Nov 7, 2026.
Checked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See official Red Roof pet policyChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See official Motel 6 pet policyChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See official Drury pet policyChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See official Kimpton pet policyChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See official Sonesta PAWS policyChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See official Comfort pet policySee official Quality Inn pet policyChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See official La Quinta pet policyChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See Hilton’s official pet-friendly pageChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See Marriott’s official pet-friendly pageChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See IHG’s official pet-friendly pageChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See official Loews pet pageThese four Hilton hotels show why you cannot assume “75 lb” means the same thing twice. Brand page re-read Nov 7, 2026; individual hilton.com hotel pages returned HTTP 403 tonight, so the property quotes below are carried carefully from our Nov 1, 2026 direct reads and flagged.
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See this hotel’s official pet infoChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See this hotel’s official pet infoChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See this hotel’s official pet infoChecked Nov 7, 2026 on the official site
See this hotel’s official pet infoRead Nov 7, 2026 unless noted. When pages disagree, confirm by phone.
The FAQ says pets may stay “provided their combined weight does not exceed 150 lbs,” and the same FAQ says Motel 6 “generally… does not enforce strict breed or size restrictions.” Treat 150 lb as the working limit and ask the hotel. (official Motel 6 pet page)
Sonesta’s PAWS page says “no breed or weight restrictions.” Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosts dogs up to 40 pounds, up to two pets, for $100 per day up to $300 per stay. (PAWS · Hilton Head resort page)
Both use the number 80. Red Roof checks each pet; Drury adds every pet in the room. Two 50 lb dogs fit Red Roof and fail Drury.
La Quinta says select locations may have a weight limit but does not say whether that limit is per dog or combined. Loews’ brand page does not mention weight at all. Not stated — call property.
Pet weight limits and pet fees do not work the same way for service animals. ADA.gov says that if a business charges a pet fee or deposit, “it must waive the charge for service animals,” though a hotel that normally charges guests for damage may charge for damage a service animal causes. Under the ADA, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. “Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify.” (ADA.gov: service animal requirements)
Brand pages re-read Nov 7, 2026, directly on the chains’ own websites and ADA.gov (WebFetch of the official URLs; curl used for HTTP status on blocked sites). No search-engine copies were used as primary sources. Hilton hotel-page quotes are flagged as Nov 1, 2026 reads because those URLs returned HTTP 403 tonight. These are plain links to official pages, not affiliate links.
Every value comes from the chain's own website, checked on the date shown. "Not stated — call property" means the official source doesn't say. Policies change and individual hotels can differ, so confirm with the hotel before you book.