Hotel Chain Pet Fees Compared: La Quinta, Drury, Kimpton, Red Roof, Motel 6

Most big hotel brands let each hotel set its own pet fee, so the only real answer is to call. A few chains post one brand-wide policy. Here's what each chain's own pet-policy page says, checked October 28, 2026. Fees are before tax.

Chain	Posted pet fee	Pets per room / size	Source
Kimpton (IHG)	No pet fee, no deposit	No size, weight or number limit ("if your pet fits through the door").	Kimpton pet policy
Motel 6	Free	2 pets per room	Motel 6 policies
Red Roof Inn / Red Roof PLUS+	First pet free. Second pet $15/night	2 pets, each 80 lb or less	Red Roof pet policy
La Quinta by Wyndham	Optional fee, up to $25/night, max $75 per room per stay. Non-refundable.	2 dogs or cats. Some hotels have weight limits. A few locations don't allow pets.	La Quinta pet policy
Drury Hotels	At least $50/night (varies by hotel)	2 pets, combined weight 80 lb or less	Drury FAQ, Drury pet policy

What it costs for a 3-night Indiana road trip with one dog

Motel 6 or Red Roof (first pet): $0 in pet fees.
La Quinta: up to $75 (3 × $25, which is also the $75 stay cap).
Drury: at least $150 (3 × $50). Ask the hotel for its exact rate.
Kimpton: $0, where there's a Kimpton on your route. Kimpton has announced a downtown Indianapolis hotel in the old Odd Fellows Building (IBJ). We couldn't confirm it's open yet, so check before you plan around it.

Fine print to check at any chain

Leaving the dog alone: Drury and Red Roof say pets can't be left alone in the room (Red Roof makes an emergency exception if you tell the front desk). Motel 6 has its own rules. See where dogs stay free.
Damage and noise: Drury and Red Roof both say you pay for damage your pet causes. Drury also bills for revenue lost to noise complaints and may ask you to leave without a refund.
Emotional support animals are charged as pets at Drury. Trained service dogs are free everywhere under the ADA (see questions to ask before booking).

Also see: Indianapolis hotel pet fees · Indiana state park inns with pets · road trip with a dog checklist · crash-tested harnesses and crates

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