Travelling to Beijing With a Pet?
6 Hotels That Genuinely Allow Them — With Clear Policies

If you're travelling with a larger dog and worried about steep pet fees, the Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing has the most generous policy we could verify in Beijing — the hotel's own policy page and BringFido agree that it takes dogs up to 30 kg with no pet fee, just a refundable RMB 800 deposit returned at checkout (no cats). You simply let the hotel know in advance so they can prep the room. The hotel itself is a solid 5-star Hyatt in Wangjing, in northern Chaoyang near the airport expressway, which makes it handy for a transit stop or for work in this part of the city. What to know: it's a fair way from the Forbidden City and old town, and you can't take a dog on the Metro, so you'll rely on taxis.

If you want your dog to have the most luxurious stay on this list, Rosewood Beijing runs a proper 5-star pet-welcome programme — the hotel's policy states it takes dogs under 10 kg, up to two per room, for RMB 500/night (which includes the cleaning fee), along with pet accessories and one premium pet meal per stay. Pets are allowed in the guest room only — not in restaurants, the pool or the gym — and must be leashed in public areas. The hotel itself scores 9.2/10 from 3,600 reviews, with spacious residential-style rooms in the heart of the CBD, opposite CCTV, within a stroll of Sanlitun. What to know: the pet policy can change, so confirm the current terms when you book.

Bringing a dog for a longer stay, wanting to cook for yourself and skip the pet fee — Fraser Suites CBD Beijing is the best fit for that. BringFido and Frasers' own information agree that it takes up to two small dogs with no extra fee (pets should be current on vaccinations). It's an international serviced-apartment brand, with full kitchens in every unit from a 33 sqm studio up to two-bedroom apartments — better suited to staying several days or weeks with a pet than a nightly hotel. It sits in the heart of the CBD inside the China World Trade Centre, an easy walk to the malls and offices. What to know: it takes small breeds only (in line with the inner-city rule capping a dog's height at 35 cm), so confirm your dog's weight/breed at booking.

If you have a cat rather than a dog, Artyzen Habitat Dongzhimen is the only place on this list we could verify takes both dogs and cats. Booking lists it as allowing pets in designated rooms, up to 10 kg, for an additional fee (reported at around RMB 200 per pet, per night — confirm the current amount with the hotel), with pet bowls provided. It's a design-led aparthotel with a small kitchen in each unit, in Dongzhimen near the Lama Temple, well served by Metro Lines 2/13. It suits anyone after a stylish base plus flexibility on pets. What to know: the fee and the number of pet-friendly rooms are limited, so call ahead to book and to nail down the amount.

Among the serviced apartments that take pets, Lee Garden is the most central — in Dongcheng, north of the Wangfujing shopping street and west of the CBD, so getting around the old city centre with a pet is easier than from the further-out CBD options. The policy states pets are allowed on request, paid directly at the hotel, and you need to state your pet's weight first so they can confirm the terms. The units are apartment-style with kitchens, and some have a spa tub — well suited to a longer stay. What to know: the fee isn't fixed and depends on weight/breed, so you'll need to talk to the hotel first, and it still falls under the inner-district rules.

If you're planning a longer stay in Beijing with the family and a dog, Millennium Residences @ Beijing Fortune Plaza is a CBD residence that takes small dogs. The property lists itself as pet-friendly for small dogs, sitting in the CBD near landmarks like the Kerry Centre, China World Trade Centre and the China Zun tower. The units are residences with kitchens, from one to three bedrooms — geared to stays of several weeks or more. The key thing to stress: this is in Chaoyang, an inner district that only permits small dogs no taller than 35 cm at the shoulder — so confirm your dog's breed/size and the fee terms with the front desk before you book, every time.