Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in North Side
Seventeen pet-friendly hotels line North Side's suburban corridor, and the practical question for anyone traveling with a dog is less about which property allows pets and more about which one sits near somewhere to walk one. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein backs onto Mundelein Park & Recreation District, ten taxi-minutes away, while Comfort Inn & Suites Mundelein-Vernon Hills sits close enough to the same green space for a morning loop before checkout. Motel 6 properties in Prospect Heights, Glenview, Elk Grove Village and Arlington Heights cover the budget end, each pairing pet-friendly rooms with free parking so a dog and a rental car both travel without an extra fee stacking on top of the room rate.
Pet policies across North Side split cleanly by hotel tier: budget Motel 6 properties allow pets with no fuss and a lower nightly rate, while the Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt-branded stays fold pet-friendliness into a fuller amenity list that includes breakfast, a gym and sometimes a pool. Neither tier assumes a dog park on site, since this corridor's green space lives in forest preserves like Busse Woods and Chicago Botanic Garden rather than fenced hotel yards. A traveler choosing on pet-friendliness alone should weigh proximity to one of those preserves as heavily as the pet policy itself, since a dog stuck in a suburban office park for two days is a worse trip than a slightly pricier room near actual grass.
Where to stay
Where a Dog Can Actually Walk
A pet tag on a Chicago-suburb hotel usually means a straightforward policy: dogs allowed, no dedicated dog park, no turndown treats. What differs across this list is what sits nearby once the pet is settled. Suburban Studios Arlington Heights - Elk Grove sits three taxi-minutes from Busse Woods, a genuine forest preserve rather than a strip of hotel lawn, useful for a longer walk than a parking-lot loop allows. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie sits a short walk from Old Orchard Road, giving a dog owner somewhere to stretch legs on foot rather than driving to the nearest patch of grass.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein carries an 8.4 rating and backs its pet-friendly rooms with an indoor pool, a pan-Asian restaurant and bar, and a free weekday area shuttle, ten taxi-minutes from Mundelein Park & Recreation District. That park distance matters more here than on most pet-friendly listings: it is an actual place to walk a dog rather than a parking lot loop, and the free shuttle means a non-driving guest can still reach it without renting a car for the trip. The trade-off is a thirty-three-minute taxi ride to O'Hare, longer than several budget alternatives closer to the airport.
Suburban Studios Arlington Heights - Elk Grove sits three taxi-minutes from Busse Woods, a forest preserve big enough for a proper dog walk rather than a quick lawn stop, and backs that up with free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi at a 7.2 rating. The exercise room and full-service laundry on site suit a longer pet-friendly stay, where a guest is doing laundry between dog walks rather than passing through for one night. Business travelers extending a trip with a pet in tow get more out of this property than a one-night airport layover would.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie pairs an 8.8 rating with free breakfast, an indoor pool and a one-minute walk to Caribana Island Grill, alongside a pet-friendly policy that fits Skokie's denser, more walkable pocket of this otherwise car-first corridor. A three-minute walk to Old Orchard Road gives a dog owner somewhere to walk without driving, a rarer feature on this list than the pet policy itself. The twenty-five-minute O'Hare taxi run is a reasonable middle ground for anyone splitting time between a flight connection and a few days with a pet in Skokie.
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort closes this list at the top end, an 8.8 rating with a golf course, spa, multiple dining options and pools, all backed by pet-friendly rooms and a free lot big enough for a longer stay. The honest trade-off: none of North Side's pet-friendly hotels sit inside a walkable pedestrian district, so even a resort-scale property like this one means driving to a proper dog walk rather than stepping out the door onto one, with Busse Woods and Chicago Botanic Garden both a car ride rather than a stroll away.
A traveler's perspectiveWith a dog, I would book Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, rated 8.8 by guests: it accepts pets, parking is free and Busse Woods, six minutes away by taxi, gives room for long walks. For more comfort, my pick is Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield, an all-suite hotel with free breakfast and an indoor pool, one minute's walk from Cadwell's Grille. O'Hare is roughly twenty minutes by taxi from both.
4.4Guest scorePet friendlyLincolnshire Marriott Resort
Golf, spa and four dining options in one resort
View hotel →Why guests love itWith a golf course, pools, a hot tub and a spa on one site, the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort lets a family spend a full day without driving anywhere, which is why I like it for a weekend. Four dining options keep meals varied for children. Par-King Skill Golf, eight taxi-minutes away, is an easy outing for younger players. O'Hare is about twenty-five minutes off, and an 8.8 rating from 2,353 reviews backs it.
4.4Guest scorePet friendlyMotel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL
An 8.8-rated budget stay with whirlpool tubs
View hotel →Why guests love itMotel 6 Elk Grove Village scores an 8.8 from 3,750 reviews, unusually strong for a budget motel, and I would use it as a simple family base near O'Hare, twenty-two minutes away by taxi. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs, worth requesting if that matters to you. Busse Woods is six taxi-minutes away for an outdoor break with children. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and pets are accepted.
4.4Guest scorePet friendlyResidence Inn by Marriott Chicago Deerfield
Full kitchens built for a longer family stay
View hotel →Why guests love itFull kitchens in every suite are the reason I would send families to the Residence Inn Deerfield for a longer stay: meals for children become easy to manage. Breakfast is free, the outdoor pool works in summer, and pets are welcome. Chicago Botanic Garden is nine minutes away by taxi and O'Hare about twenty-two. An 8.8 rating from 422 reviews supports it as a calm, self-sufficient base.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-North Shore/Skokie
Free breakfast steps from Old Orchard Road
View hotel →Why guests love itOld Orchard Rd is three minutes away on foot, so this Hampton Inn & Suites in Skokie is one of the few places on this list where I would leave the car parked. Breakfast is free, and the indoor pool gives children an evening activity in any season. Parents get a fitness center and a business center. O'Hare is about twenty-five minutes by taxi, and an 8.8 rating from 1,846 reviews backs it.
4.2Guest scorePet friendlyDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein
A pan-Asian restaurant and bar under one roof
View hotel →Why guests love itThe free weekday area shuttle is the detail I would plan a family stay around at this DoubleTree between Libertyville and Mundelein, since it saves a car on working days. The indoor pool keeps children busy in any season, and the pan-Asian restaurant and bar handle dinner on site. Pets are accepted. Mundelein Park & Recreation District is ten taxi-minutes away, O'Hare thirty-three, and the rating stands at 8.4 from 1,236 reviews.
4.2Guest scorePet friendlyLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bannockburn-Deerfield
Indoor pool and a full breakfast near Deerfield's offices
View hotel →Why guests love itAn indoor pool and a hot tub make this La Quinta in Bannockburn an easy family pick in any season, and the free breakfast covers mornings without planning. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and the on-site restaurant helps on evenings when nobody wants to go out. Lake Forest is seven minutes away by taxi and O'Hare about twenty-two. An 8.4 rating from 978 reviews backs my choice.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield
All-suite comfort with a bar one minute away
View hotel →Why guests love itEvery room at the Embassy Suites Deerfield is a suite, and with free breakfast, an indoor pool and a hot tub, I find it one of the easiest family bases in Deerfield. The restaurant and bar cover evenings, and Cadwell's Grille is a one-minute walk for a change. O'Hare is about twenty minutes away by taxi. An 8.4 rating from 1,949 reviews supports the choice for a stay of several nights.
4.2Guest scorePet friendlyComfort Inn & Suites Mundelein-Vernon Hills
An indoor pool between Mundelein and Vernon Hills
View hotel →Why guests love itKitchen-equipped rooms, free breakfast and an indoor pool make this Comfort Inn & Suites a practical family base between Mundelein and Vernon Hills, and I would pick it for a stay of several nights. The hot tub and fitness center are there for parents. Vernon Hills is six taxi-minutes away, while O'Hare is about thirty-two, so it suits a car-based trip. An 8.4 rating from 159 reviews supports it.
4.1Guest scorePet friendlyChicago Marriott Suites Deerfield
All-suite comfort with a cocktail bar downstairs
View hotel →Why guests love itEvery room at Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield is a suite, and that separate space is what I value most for a family sharing one room. Parkway Grill is two minutes away on foot, the outdoor pool works in summer and parking is free. O'Hare is about twenty minutes by taxi. With an 8.2 rating from 1,047 reviews, I see it as a reliable 4-star base for a few nights in Deerfield.
3.8Guest scorePet friendlyExtended Stay America Suites- Chicago - Itasca
A kitchen and free breakfast for the long stay
View hotel →Why guests love itStudio suites with a full kitchen are the reason I would consider this Extended Stay America in Itasca for a family on a longer stay, since meals for children are easy to prepare. Breakfast and parking are free and pets are accepted. Busse Woods, seven taxi-minutes away, is the nearest green outing, and O'Hare is about twenty-three minutes off. A 7.6 rating from 493 reviews points to a plain, functional 2-star stay.
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Motel 6 Prospect Heights, IL
A no-frills stop, seventeen taxi-minutes from O'Hare
View hotel →Why guests love itMotel 6 Prospect Heights is a budget stopover, and I would use it that way: one night before or after O'Hare, seventeen minutes away by taxi. River Trail Nature Center, four taxi-minutes away, gives children a place to stretch their legs. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, pets are accepted and the coin laundry helps on a long trip. A 7.6 rating from 1,184 reviews matches a simple, no-frills stay.
3.7Guest scorePet friendlyMotel 6 Arlington Heights, IL - Chicago North Central
A simple budget stop near Arlington Heights
View hotel →Why guests love itMotel 6 Arlington Heights is a budget stop, and I would treat it as a one or two night base before or after O'Hare, fourteen minutes away by taxi. Busse Woods is four taxi-minutes off, a useful place for children to run around between travel days. Wi-Fi and parking are free, pets are accepted, and the Arlington Heights Metra corridor is close by. A 7.4 rating from 946 reviews matches a simple stay.
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Motel 6 Glenview, IL - Chicago North
Two minutes from Kohl Children's Museum
View hotel →Why guests love itKohl Children's Museum is two minutes away on foot, and that single fact is why I would mention this budget Motel 6 in Glenview to families. The rooms are simple, but parking is free, pets are accepted and a coin laundry helps on a longer trip. O'Hare is eighteen taxi-minutes away. A 7.2 rating from 1,105 reviews fits a no-frills stay planned around the museum rather than the motel itself.
3.6Guest scorePet friendlyExtended Stay America Suites- Chicago - Woodfield Mall
A kitchen suite steps from Woodfield Mall
View hotel →Why guests love itWoodfield Mall is close, and Egg Harbor Cafe is four minutes away on foot, so this Extended Stay America works for a family that wants meals and errands nearby, which is how I would use it. The kitchen-equipped studios make longer stays with children easier, parking is free and pets are accepted. The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology is the same short walk away. A 7.2 rating from 438 reviews suggests a basic 2-star stay.
3.6Guest scorePet friendlySuburban Studios Arlington Heights - Elk Grove
A kitchen and laundry for a longer stay
View hotel →Why guests love itA kitchen and a full-service laundry make Suburban Studios a practical choice for a family staying a week or more near Elk Grove, and that is how I would use it. Breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi are free, and there is an exercise room for parents. Busse Woods, three taxi-minutes away, gives children room outdoors, and O'Hare is fourteen minutes off. A 7.2 rating from 1,060 reviews suggests modest expectations.
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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG
A heated pool in Skokie's walkable pocket
View hotel →Why guests love itA heated indoor pool and a hot tub are the family assets I would highlight at this Holiday Inn & Suites in Skokie, useful in any Chicago season. The restaurant and bar cover dinner on site, parking is free, and Touhy/Carpenter is four minutes away on foot. O'Hare is about twenty-two minutes by taxi. With a 7.2 rating from 2,800 reviews, I would book it for practicality rather than polish.
Local tips
- 1Book Suburban Studios Arlington Heights - Elk Grove or DoubleTree Libertyville - Mundelein if a real forest preserve walk matters more than a hotel amenity list.
- 2Confirm pet fees directly. Free parking is standard here, but pet fees vary by property and are rarely waived alongside it.
- 3Choose Hampton Inn & Suites Skokie for the rare pocket of this corridor where a dog can walk to a street without driving first.
- 4Pack for car trips between walks. Most pet-friendly hotels here sit a drive, not a stroll, from any real green space.
- 5Ask about weight or breed restrictions before booking. Chain hotels in this corridor vary policy by brand even within the same city.
- 6Pick a Motel 6 property for the lowest pet-friendly rates on this list if the dog cares more about a walk than a pool.