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Las Vegas doesn’t have a pet-friendly reputation. It’s a city built around casino floors, buffet lines, and 2 a.m. pool parties, not exactly a dog’s natural habitat. And in a strict legal sense, dogs really can’t go most places here: Nevada gaming regulations keep non-service animals off casino floors entirely, and many Strip resorts restrict pets to designated wings, elevators, or entrances.

But “no dogs on the casino floor” isn’t the same as “no dogs allowed.” A growing number of Strip resorts, including some of the biggest names in Vegas, now offer dedicated pet-friendly rooms, in-room dining menus for dogs, and even fenced dog runs a few floors from the world’s loudest slot machines. You just have to know which ones, and read the fine print before you book.

This guide ranks the 12 best pet-friendly hotels actually on or immediately adjacent to the Strip, with the pet fee, weight limit, nearby walking areas, and room restrictions for each, plus what to double-check before you hand over your credit card.

A quick note before you dive in: pet policies at hotels change often, fees especially. Every figure below reflects the latest publicly available policy at the time of writing, but always confirm directly with the hotel (or through Booking.com/BringFido’s live pet policy tool) before you book, and again a day or two before you check in.

How to Vet a “Pet-Friendly” Claim

Not all “pet-friendly” listings mean the same thing. Third-party booking sites often slap the label on a hotel that technically allows service animals, or that has since discontinued its pet program. Before you book anything on this list or anywhere else, check these four things directly with the property.

Weight limits. Vegas Strip resorts commonly cap combined pet weight at 100 lbs (usually two dogs, 50 lbs each, though the limit is typically a combined cap rather than per-dog), while budget and off-Strip chains often cap at 40-75 lbs per pet. A few properties, like the Four Seasons, waive weight limits entirely. If you have a large-breed dog, this is the detail that eliminates the most options, verify it before falling in love with a room photo.

Pet fees. These vary wildly, from zero to well over $150 per pet, per night. Fees are also usually charged per pet, and higher for suites than standard rooms. A “$50 pet fee” can mean $50 total for the stay, or $50 per pet per night; the wording matters, and hotel websites aren’t always clear about which. Call and ask directly if it isn’t spelled out.

Breed and number restrictions. Most properties cap you at two pets per room, cats are frequently excluded (dogs-only is the Strip norm), and some resorts maintain informal breed restrictions even when they don’t publish one. If you have a breed sometimes flagged as “aggressive” in insurance policies, call ahead.

Room type restrictions. This is the one people miss most often. Pet-friendly rooms are usually a limited inventory within the hotel, specific room types, floors, or wings, not something you can request in any category. If you book a room online without flagging your pet, you may show up to find no pet-approved rooms left. Always add the pet in the reservation notes or call to confirm at booking, not at check-in.

The 12 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip

1. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Best for: Larger dogs, center-Strip location

The Cosmopolitan is one of the only Strip resorts with no published weight limit, making it the strongest pick if you’re traveling with a big dog. It runs a “Pupjoy” welcome program with a treat-and-toy gift box at check-in, and it has two dedicated dog relief areas on property, including a fenced run near the Chelsea Pool.

• Pet fee: Varies by season/room; confirm at booking (has run in the $50-$100 range historically)
• Weight limit: No published weight limit
• Walking areas nearby: On-site fenced dog run near Chelsea Pool; Bellagio Fountains promenade across the street for a scenic (if crowded) walk
• Room restrictions: Pet-friendly rooms are limited inventory — request at booking

2. Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

Best for: Luxury pet-friendly stay

The Four Seasons occupies the top floors of the Mandalay Bay tower but runs as its own quiet, non-gaming, smoke-free property, which makes it one of the calmest options on this list for a dog that would be overwhelmed by casino noise.

It’s also one of the only luxury Strip-adjacent hotels with no weight limit and, frequently, one of the lowest pet fees among major resorts. Dogs get a plush bed and bowl at check-in, and pet-sitting can be arranged through concierge.

• Pet fee: Among the lowest of the major resorts (confirm current rate at booking)
• Weight limit: No published weight limit; up to two dogs
• Walking areas nearby: Quiet, less-trafficked entrance areas; Mandalay Bay’s grounds
• Room restrictions: Two-pet maximum per room

3. Bellagio Las Vegas

Best for: Iconic Strip location with a generous weight limit

Bellagio is dog-friendly with one of the more generous combined weight limits on the Strip. Dogs get access to designated pet relief areas on the property exterior, though as with all MGM Resorts properties, they can’t be left alone in the room unless crated, and must stay leashed anywhere outside the room.

• Pet fee: Roughly $150 per dog, per night for standard rooms; $200 per dog, per night for suites (plus tax)
• Weight limit: Two dogs, combined weight under 100 lbs
• Walking areas nearby: Two designated relief areas with waste stations on property
• Room restrictions: Pet-friendly rooms must be reserved in advance; unattended pets must be crated

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4. ARIA Resort & Casino

Best for: Modern CityCenter location, mid-Strip

ARIA allows two dogs with a combined weight up to 100 lbs, with an outdoor dog relief area on property and an in-room dining menu made for dogs. Note that ARIA itself doesn’t always guarantee pet-room inventory, its sister property Vdara, next door, is the more consistently pet-equipped option in the same CityCenter complex.

• Pet fee: Around $150 per dog, per night in rooms; $200 per dog, per night in suites (plus tax)
• Weight limit: Two dogs, combined weight up to 100 lbs
• Walking areas nearby: On-site outdoor relief area with waste stations; shared with Vdara
• Room restrictions: Limited pet-room inventory — call ahead to confirm availability, especially for same-day arrivals

5. Vdara Hotel & Spa

Best for: Mid-price luxury, quiet non-gaming stay

Vdara is an all-suite, non-gaming, non-smoking property in the CityCenter complex just off the Strip, and it’s one of the few Vegas hotels with an actual small fenced dog park on-site, next to valet.

Every room is a suite with a kitchenette, which is a real advantage if you’re traveling with a pet for more than a night or two.

• Pet fee: Around $150 per dog, per night in standard suites; $200 per dog, per night in larger suites
• Weight limit: Two dogs, combined weight up to 100 lbs
• Walking areas nearby: On-site fenced dog park near valet
• Room restrictions: All-suite property; dogs must be crated if left unattended; cats not permitted

6. NoMad Las Vegas (at Park MGM)

Best for: No pet fee

NoMad is a boutique, European-styled hotel inside Park MGM, and it’s one of the very few resorts on the Strip that has, at times, waived pet fees outright, making it a standout if avoiding fees is your top priority.

It offers a dog relief area, a dog-specific room service menu, and doggie butler service. The tradeoff: dogs aren’t permitted in public areas of the hotel (pool included) under MGM Resorts policy, except when passing through.

• Pet fee: Historically $0 in rooms (has varied by suite category — confirm current policy)
• Weight limit: Two dogs, combined weight under 100 lbs
• Walking areas nearby: On-site pet relief area with waste stations
• Room restrictions: Dogs not permitted in pool areas or most public spaces; two-dog maximum

7. Park MGM

Best for: Mid-range Strip stay with dog-specific amenities

Park MGM’s renovated pet-friendly rooms come stocked with mats, food and water dishes, treats, and waste bags, more dog-specific in-room setup than most resorts bother with. It sits right in the heart of the Strip, an easy walk to several of the newer promenades and green spaces near T-Mobile Arena.

• Pet fee: Around $200 per stay (confirm current structure — may be nightly)
• Weight limit: Two dogs, 50 lbs each
• Walking areas nearby: Near The Park promenade (a landscaped outdoor walkway between Park MGM and T-Mobile Arena)
• Room restrictions: Renovated pet rooms are limited inventory — book early

8. New York-New York Hotel & Casino

Best for: Budget pet-friendly option on the Strip

New York-New York consistently runs one of the lowest pet fees among MGM Resorts properties on the Strip, making it the strongest budget pick on this list if your dog fits the weight limit. It has a dedicated fenced-in dog run near the garage, genuinely useful given how little green space exists at Strip level.

• Pet fee: Around $50 per dog, per night for rooms; $100 per dog, per night for suites (plus tax)
• Weight limit: Two dogs, combined weight under 100 lbs
• Walking areas nearby: Fenced dog run near the parking garage
• Room restrictions: Second-dog fee applied at check-in; dogs not allowed at pool or bar areas

9. Delano Las Vegas (at Mandalay Bay)

Best for: Quiet all-suite stay on the south Strip

Delano is an all-suite tower within the Mandalay Bay complex, sharing the calmer, less casino-heavy atmosphere of its neighbor the Four Seasons. It welcomes two dogs with a combined weight up to 100 lbs, giving larger-dog owners another option on the south end of the Strip beyond the Four Seasons.

• Pet fee: Around $150 per pet, per night (confirm current rate — may vary by suite category)
• Weight limit: Two dogs, combined weight up to 100 lbs
• Walking areas nearby: Mandalay Bay grounds; shared relief areas with Four Seasons
• Room restrictions: All-suite property; standard MGM Resorts unattended-pet crate rule applies

10. Trump International Hotel Las Vegas

Best for: Small dogs on the north Strip

Trump International sits just off the Strip near the north end, and while its weight limit is one of the tightest on this list, it’s a solid, quieter option for owners of small dogs who want a residential, all-suite feel with full kitchens. Well-behaved pets can be left unattended in the room here, which is a notable exception to the crate-only rule most Strip hotels enforce.

• Pet fee: Around $125 per stay for two pets (confirm current structure)
• Weight limit: Two pets, 25 lbs each
• Walking areas nearby: On-site pet relief area
• Room restrictions: All-suite property; both dogs and cats accepted, unusual for the Strip

11. Horseshoe Las Vegas

Best for: Small dogs, budget-conscious

Formerly Bally’s, Horseshoe offers one of the lower flat pet fees among Strip casino resorts and includes a genuinely useful welcome kit, gourmet treats, a plush bed, water bowl, toys, and even a map of dog-friendly parks around the city. The weight limit is tight, so this one’s really built for small-breed travelers.

• Pet fee: Around $50 per stay (confirm current structure)
• Weight limit: Two pets, 25 lbs each
• Walking areas nearby: Near the Linq Promenade, a short walk away
• Room restrictions: Center-Strip casino resort — dogs excluded from casino floor and most F&B areas per Nevada gaming law

12. The Venetian Resort / The Palazzo

Best for: Space and comfort for longer stays

The Venetian (and its connected Palazzo tower) is an all-suite resort with rooms starting around 700 square feet, which matters a lot if you’re stuck inside with a dog during the desert heat. It’s a long-time favorite among Strip travelers with pets specifically because of the extra room to spread out.

• Pet fee: Confirm current policy directly — has varied by season and suite category
• Weight limit: Confirm at booking; historically capped in the 40-50 lb range for standard categories
• Walking areas nearby: Near the Strip’s Venetian/Palazzo promenade and Grand Canal Shoppes exterior walkways
• Room restrictions: Pet rooms are limited inventory in an already-massive resort — book and confirm well ahead

Quick Picks by Category

Best for Small Dogs: Trump International Hotel Las Vegas or Horseshoe Las Vegas — both cap around 25 lbs but offer genuinely dog-specific amenities and lower fees than the mega-resorts.

Best for Larger Dogs: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas — the rare Strip property with no published weight limit, plus two dedicated dog runs.

Best Budget Pet-Friendly Option: New York-New York Hotel & Casino — the lowest per-night pet fee among major Strip resorts, with an on-site fenced dog run.

Best Luxury Pet-Friendly Option: Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas — no weight limit, one of the lowest fees among luxury properties, and a genuinely quiet, non-gaming atmosphere.

Tips for Traveling with Pets in Las Vegas

Take the heat seriously. Las Vegas sidewalks and asphalt can reach dangerous temperatures well before the air temperature feels unbearable to you — often 40-60°F hotter than ambient air. From late spring through early fall, walk dogs only in early morning or late evening, and check pavement with the back of your hand before setting out. Never leave a pet in a parked car, even briefly, even with windows cracked.

Plan around scarce green space. The Strip itself is almost entirely concrete, casino floor, and retail promenade — actual grass and dirt for a dog to do its business on is limited to the relief areas hotels build specifically for this purpose. Most of the hotels above have one; use it, since public lawns and landscaping elsewhere on the Strip are often off-limits.

Casinos are legally off-limits. Nevada gaming regulations keep non-service animals off casino floors at every property, no exceptions. If your route to your room crosses the casino floor, most hotels have pet-friendly elevator banks or side entrances — ask at check-in.

Book pet-sitting or dog-walking in advance if you’ll be out for long stretches. Most of the resorts above can arrange in-house or third-party pet-sitting through concierge, but availability during weekends and major conventions can be tight — reserve before you arrive rather than day-of.

Keep pets crated or attended per policy. Nearly every MGM Resorts property (Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara, NoMad, Park MGM, New York-New York, Delano) requires dogs to be crated if left alone in the room. Bring a collapsible crate if your dog isn’t used to one — housekeeping and security do check.

FAQ

Can dogs stay on the Las Vegas Strip? Yes. Most major Strip resorts, including MGM Resorts properties (Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara, NoMad, Park MGM, New York-New York, Delano), the Four Seasons, the Cosmopolitan, and the Venetian, offer designated pet-friendly rooms. Dogs are the norm; cats are much less commonly accepted.

Which Las Vegas Strip hotels have no pet fee? NoMad Las Vegas has historically been one of the only Strip hotels to waive pet fees for standard rooms, though this has varied by suite category and can change. Always confirm current policy directly before booking if a zero-fee stay is your priority — this is one of the details most likely to shift between when an article is written and when you actually check in.

Are casinos pet-friendly in Las Vegas? No. Nevada gaming law prohibits non-service animals on casino floors at every property, without exception. This applies even at hotels that are otherwise very pet-friendly in their guest rooms — your dog can stay in the room, but can’t come with you to the tables.

Do I need to tell the hotel about my pet when I book, or can I just bring it? Always disclose it at booking, and again by phone if the online reservation system doesn’t let you flag it. Pet-friendly rooms are a limited pool within the hotel, not every room — showing up unannounced risks getting turned away or charged an undisclosed fee at check-in.

Are there weight limits on all Strip hotels? Most cap combined pet weight around 100 lbs (typically two dogs), though a handful — the Four Seasons and the Cosmopolitan among them — have no published limit. Budget and extended-stay chains near, but not directly on, the Strip sometimes cap per-pet weight lower (40-75 lbs).