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Pet-friendly hotels in Manhattan, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 21 of the 58 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Central Park South and Columbus Circle: choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife. Herald Square and Penn Station: the practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Lower East Side and East Village: stay for food and late nights; choose elsewhere for reliable sleep. Midtown East and Grand Central: the easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square.

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Pet-friendly hotels in Manhattan, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

Every hotel here takes pets, by Google’s listing. Fees and size limits vary, so check the hotel page before you book. Manhattan here means the neighborhoods with real hotel choice, from the Financial District to Central Park South.

Compound search: pet-friendly hotels, located in Manhattan (the island); check-in 2027-01-08, check-out 2027-01-10, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Central Park South & Columbus Circle; Herald Square & Penn Station; Lower East Side & East Village; Midtown East & Grand Central. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2027-01-08 to 2027-01-10; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (21 of 58 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: Choose park access and polished surroundings over downtown nightlife. Typical $683 a night. Subway: A/B/C/D/1 serve Columbus Circle, with N/Q/R/W nearby along 57th–59th Streets.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: The practical choice for train arrivals, arena nights and full sightseeing days. Typical $542 a night. Subway: Penn has 1/2/3/A/C/E.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: Stay for food and late nights; choose elsewhere for reliable sleep. Typical $548 a night. Subway: F/M/J/Z serve Delancey–Essex, F serves Second Avenue, and 6 or L suit parts of the East Village.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: The easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Typical $493 a night. Subway: Grand Central has 4/5/6/7/S and LIRR.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown — 4-star, DoubleTree by Hilton

2. Wyndham Garden Chinatown — 4-star, Wyndham

3. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG — 4-star, Hotel Indigo

4. Ace Hotel New York — 4-star, Ace Hotels

5. Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street by IHG — 4-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

6. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection — 4-star, Autograph Collection

More hotels in the area (52)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Jan 8 to 10, 2027
  1. DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown, Lower Manhattan
    #1 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

    4-star · DoubleTree by Hilton

    $149a night · Jan 8 to 10

    A practical downtown base near subways, ferries and restaurants. You accept long elevator waits and some cramped, tired rooms. 15 minutes' walk to the 9/11 Memorial.

    $111/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $766 vs $988 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $298 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Wyndham Garden Chinatown, Lower East Side & East Village
    #2 of 6 · Lower East Side & East Village

    Wyndham Garden Chinatown

    4-star · Wyndham

    $166a night · Jan 8 to 10

    A cheaper Chinatown base with comfortable beds and breakfast for two. You accept dated furnishings, extra-occupant charges and restricted rooftop access. 15 minutes' walk to SoHo.

    $67/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $741 vs $874 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $331 all in for 2 nights, of which $60 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG, Lower East Side & East Village
    #3 of 6 · Lower East Side & East Village

    Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG

    4-star · Hotel Indigo

    $196a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Cheaper Lower East Side rooms with skyline views and a lively rooftop bar. You accept club bass, late street noise and a closed rooftop pool. 20 minutes' walk to SoHo.

    $102/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $808 vs $1,012 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $392 all in for 2 nights, of which $83 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Ace Hotel New York, Herald Square & Penn Station
    #4 of 6 · Herald Square & Penn Station

    Ace Hotel New York

    4-star · Ace Hotels

    $199a night · Jan 8 to 10

    A cheaper NoMad base with a characterful social lobby and helpful staff. You accept dim, worn rooms, variable noise and reported restaurant construction. Six minutes' walk to the Empire State Building, 20 minutes' walk to Grand Central.

    $271/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $398 all in for 2 nights, of which $96 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street by IHG, Lower Manhattan
    #5 of 6 · Lower Manhattan

    Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street by IHG

    4-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

    $200a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Compact downtown rooms with comfortable beds, coffeemakers and mini-fridges. You accept limited storage, an amenity fee and unreliable rooftop access. 15 minutes' walk to the 9/11 Memorial.

    $47/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $616 vs $710 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $400 all in for 2 nights, of which $69 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection, Midtown East & Grand Central
    #6 of 6 · Midtown East & Grand Central

    The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection

    4-star · Autograph Collection

    $201a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Historic Midtown character and comfortable beds near Grand Central. You accept compact rooms, dated bathrooms and uneven condition. Seven minutes' walk to Grand Central, 20 minutes' walk to Times Square.

    $99/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $834 vs $1,031 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $402 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

21 of 58 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Ace Hotel New York · Herald Square · 4-star$271/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $1,104 vs $1,646 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  2. 2. M Social Hotel New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $708 vs $996 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  3. 3. OYO Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $1,069 vs $1,441 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  4. 4. Hotel Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza · Midtown East · 4-star$121/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $712 vs $953 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  5. 5. The Westin New York Grand Central · Midtown East · 4-star$145/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $859 vs $1,149 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  6. 6. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel · Times Square · 4-star$117/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $729 vs $963 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  7. 7. DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$111/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $766 vs $988 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  8. 8. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG · Lower East Side · 4-star$102/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $808 vs $1,012 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Empire Hotel · Central Park South · 4-star$205Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  2. 2. Moxy NYC Times Square · Herald Square · 4-star$57/night less than Expedia (11%)$214Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  3. 3. The Westin New York Grand Central · Midtown East · 4-star$145/night less than Expedia (25%)$217Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  4. 4. OYO Times Square · Times Square · 4-star$186/night less than Expedia (26%)$219Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  5. 5. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel · Times Square · 4-star$117/night less than Expedia (24%)$220Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  6. 6. Hotel Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza · Midtown East · 4-star$121/night less than Expedia (25%)$226Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  7. 7. Park Central Hotel New York · Central Park South · 4-star$96/night less than Expedia (19%)$230Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  8. 8. Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square · Herald Square · 3-star$242Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  9. 9. Dream Downtown, by Hyatt · Chelsea · 4-star$84/night less than Expedia (9%)$244Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  10. 10. Pod 39 · Midtown East · 3-star$86/night less than Expedia (15%)$246Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  11. 11. M Social Hotel New York Downtown · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (29%)$250Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  12. 12. The New Yorker Hotel by Lotte Hotels · Herald Square · 4-star$254Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  13. 13. Pod Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (11%)$255Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  14. 14. Hotel 50 Bowery, part of JdV by Hyatt · Lower East Side · 4-star$258Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  15. 15. Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South-Midtown West · Central Park South · 3-star$260Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  16. 16. Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York · Lower Manhattan · 4-star$36/night less than Expedia (10%)$262Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  17. 17. Hotel 48LEX New York · Midtown East · 4-star$274Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  18. 18. New York Hilton Midtown · Times Square · 4-star$285Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  19. 19. Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel, Midtown · Herald Square · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (7%)$290Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  20. 20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Times Square South · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$291Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  21. 21. Arlo Midtown · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$336Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  22. 22. Hotel Hugo · SoHo · 4-star$343Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  23. 23. PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel · Lower East Side · 4-star$343Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  24. 24. Park Lane New York · Central Park South · 5-star$348Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  25. 25. Homewood Suites New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square · Herald Square · 3-star$369Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  26. 26. Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park · Central Park South · 3-star$372Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  27. 27. Element by Marriott New York Times Square West · Hell's Kitchen · 3-star$387Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  28. 28. Conrad New York downtown · Lower Manhattan · 5-star$388Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  29. 29. The Maritime Hotel · Chelsea · 4-star$44/night less than Expedia (8%)$393Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  30. 30. InterContinental New York Times Square by IHG · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$393Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  31. 31. Lotte New York Palace · Midtown East · 4-star$393Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  32. 32. ModernHaus SoHo · SoHo · 4-star$395Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  33. 33. The Marlton Hotel · SoHo · 4-star$428Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  34. 34. The Standard East Village · Lower East Side · 4-star$431Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  35. 35. Gansevoort Meatpacking · Chelsea · 5-star$475Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  36. 36. The Manner, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt · SoHo · 5-star$481Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  37. 37. The Wall Street Hotel · Lower Manhattan · 5-star$490Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  38. 38. The High Line Hotel · Chelsea · 4-star$77/night less than Expedia (13%)$491Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  39. 39. The Standard High Line · Chelsea · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (3%)$498Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  40. 40. The Westin New York at Times Square · Hell's Kitchen · 4-star$516Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  41. 41. The Dominick · SoHo · 5-star$527Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  42. 42. The Hotel Chelsea · Chelsea · 4-star$615Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  43. 43. Thompson Central Park New York, by Hyatt · Central Park South · 4-star$652Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  44. 44. The Ned NoMad · Herald Square · 5-star$692Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  45. 45. Nine Orchard · Lower East Side · 5-star$737Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  46. 46. Pendry Manhattan West · Hell's Kitchen · 5-star$766Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  47. 47. The Bowery Hotel · Lower East Side · 4-star$873Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  48. 48. Refinery Hotel New York · Herald Square · 5-star$893Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  49. 49. The Peninsula New York · Midtown East · 5-star$1,037Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  50. 50. The Sherry Netherland · Central Park South · 4-star$1,064Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  51. 51. Park Hyatt New York · Central Park South · 5-star$1,236Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  52. 52. Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York · Times Square · 5-star$1,396Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
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