Park Hyatt Melbourne

Park Hyatt Melbourne added dog-friendly rooms in May 2025, making the five-star East Melbourne property one of the most polished places in the country to stay with a dog. The hotel fronts Fitzroy Gardens with St Patrick's Cathedral across the way, and guests rate it for its concierge, high tea, spa and unusually large rooms. This is a proper luxury hotel that has built an actual dog program, not just a waiver at the desk.

Dogs at the Park Hyatt

The published policy: a non-refundable fee of $175 per night per dog plus a $100 refundable deposit at check-in, with an extra $300 deep cleaning charge only if excessive mess or damage occurs. There is no weight limit, and dogs receive a welcome treat, a bed and bowls, plus access to an in-room canine dining menu. Only some rooms are dog-friendly, so book well ahead and state you are bringing a dog. Cats and puppies under six months are not permitted, and Victorian government breed restrictions apply.

Worth knowing

The nightly fee is steep, so this suits a special occasion or a short city stay rather than a budget trip. The payoff is location: Fitzroy Gardens and the Yarra parklands are across the street, giving you immediate green walking on the leash without crossing the CBD. Staff are used to dogs since the program launched, and the concierge can steer you to nearby dog-friendly spots.

Getting there and parking

The hotel is at 1 Parliament Square, East Melbourne, a short walk from Parliament Station and the Jolimont end of the CBD. On-site valet parking is available. Flinders Street Station and the MCG precinct are both walkable, and the airport is roughly half an hour by car outside peak traffic.

Close by with the dogs

Yarra Park Dog Off Leash Area is the closest off-leash option, on the edge of the MCG precinct. For an on-leash river walk, the Yarra River short city loop starts nearby. Other dog-friendly stays in the CBD include QT Melbourne, and Birches Serviced Apartments is a quieter East Melbourne option.

More options are on the Victoria dog friendly stays guide and the Melbourne destinations page.