Cotswolds & Oxfordshire Cheltenham
The Queens Hotel Cheltenham
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're happy with a standard hotel-room stay where the property explicitly welcomes dogs
- You're basing yourself in Cheltenham / the Cotswolds & Oxfordshire and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.8/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee: £30 per pet (max 2 pets) - research-verified; confirm at booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 35 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.8/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Up to 2 dogs per room, £30 per night (charged on arrival)
- Dog beds, bowls, treats and a welcome goody bag provided
- Dogs welcome in classic, superior, executive and deluxe rooms (without a view); not in suites or view rooms
- Dogs allowed in the bar, lounge and garden, but not the restaurant
Pet-friendly summary
The Queens Hotel is one of Cheltenham's grand old hotels, and it turns out to be a genuinely dog-friendly one too. Overlooking the Promenade and Imperial Gardens in the heart of town, this handsome four-star hotel pairs a sense of occasion with a warm welcome for dogs, making it a lovely choice for owners who want a touch of elegance without leaving their pet behind.
The hotel puts real thought into its canine guests. Dogs arrive to a welcome goody bag, and the hotel supplies beds, bowls and treats, so there is no need to pack the basics. Up to two dogs can share your room for £30 per night, and they are welcome to join you in the bar, the lounge and the garden, which makes settling in for a relaxed drink or a quiet evening easy. Guests travelling with dogs describe a genuinely warm, dog-friendly atmosphere and attentive, pleasant staff.
The location is hard to beat for a dog owner. Imperial Gardens and the tree-lined Promenade are right on the doorstep for easy walks, and Cheltenham's elegant streets, Montpellier and the wider Cotswolds are all within easy reach. It is the kind of central base where you can fit in a stroll before breakfast and be back in time for the excellent food.
A few practical notes help with booking. Dogs are welcome in the classic, superior, executive and deluxe rooms without a view, but not in the suites or the view rooms, so choose your room type accordingly. Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, though the bar and lounge more than make up for it. For a refined, central Cheltenham stay where your dog is genuinely looked after, The Queens Hotel earns a strong 4.6 out of 5 paw rating.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Welcome goody bag for dogs
- Beds, bowls and treats provided
- Imperial Gardens walks on the doorstep
- Dogs welcome in bar and lounge
- Grand, central Cheltenham base
About this hotel
The Queens Hotel is a grand four-star hotel overlooking the Promenade and Imperial Gardens in the heart of Cheltenham. A landmark Regency building with elegant rooms, a bar and restaurant, it offers a refined and central base for exploring Cheltenham, its gardens and the wider Cotswolds.
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Location
The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NN
