Miami Hotels Raise the Bar for Luxury Pet Stays
Pet programs at South Florida luxury hotels now run $80 to $300 per dog stay, with more properties chasing the standard.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Hotels
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Miami travelers with dogs now have more luxury options than ever, as high-end hotels across the 305 pour resources into pet programs that can cost $80 to $300 a stay.
Why it matters
For Miamians who travel with a pup, or who work in the hospitality industry here, the bar for pet-friendly service is rising fast. Roch Dog's evaluation standard is now shaping how local hotels market themselves to dog owners.
Roch Dog, which evaluates more than 3,000 hotels in 56 countries, rated Miami's InterContinental its 2026 Hotel of the Year after reviewing more than 70 criteria. Curated pet programs at South Florida luxury hotels run $80 to $300 per dog stay, and the stub does not say how many Miami properties hold the designation.
The players
Roch Dog
Independent evaluator that rates more than 3,000 hotels in 56 countries for dog hospitality and named Miami's InterContinental its 2026 Hotel of the Year.
InterContinental Miami
Miami hotel named Roch Dog's 2026 Hotel of the Year that introduced the Rocco virtual canine concierge.
The Betsy
Miami Beach hotel that houses two resident goldendoodles as part of its pet hospitality.
St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
Bal Harbour luxury resort with two resident goldendoodles, Jack and Maddie.
The details
Roch Dog independently evaluates hotels against more than 70 criteria, including pet policies and whether dogs are welcome in restaurants, bars and public spaces, and hotels cannot pay for the canine hospitality designation. The InterContinental Miami introduced Rocco, an AI-powered virtual canine concierge reachable by QR code or WhatsApp, which recommends pet-friendly restaurants, parks and attractions, and the hotel will add an in-room dining menu for dogs. Loews hotels in Coral Gables and South Beach run upscale pet programs, and the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort keeps two resident goldendoodles, Jack and Maddie. Roch Dog expects more Miami properties to pursue the standard.
Timeline
Aug. 26: National Dog Day, when the InterContinental Miami hosts its End of Summer Paaawty event
Beyond the 305
Miami's luxury pet hospitality now runs on a standard set by Roch Dog's evaluation, which the InterContinental Miami earned as its 2026 Hotel of the Year. The InterContinental's Rocco concierge takes that standard digital, extending pet service beyond the room.
If you travel with a dog, you can now book a Miami hotel with an in-room dining menu for pups and a virtual concierge that recommends dog-friendly spots, though a curated stay can run $80 to $300. Check what each property actually includes before you book, since amenities vary widely across the 305.
The takeaway
Luxury pet hospitality in Miami is becoming a competitive standard, not a novelty. When you plan a stay with your dog, compare what each hotel actually includes, since the price and service range widely.
Further reading
For more on where to stay with your dog, browse Hotels for the latest Miami openings and pet-friendly picks.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tampa Bay Times.
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