Quest St Leonards

Quest St Leonards is an apartment-style hotel a short walk from St Leonards station on Sydney's lower north shore, built mostly for longer stays and quiet comfort. Unlike most of the brand, it runs a set of designated pet-friendly studios, which makes it a practical base for Sydney trips with a small dog, whether you are working in the city or visiting family for a week.

Dogs at the Quest St Leonards

Dogs up to 15kg are welcome, with a maximum of two pets per booking. Only specific room types take pets: the Studio, Studio Deluxe, Studio Superior, Studio Executive and Deluxe Studio with Balcony. Approval has to be locked in at the time of booking, not arranged at the front desk on arrival, and pet-friendly rooms carry an additional fee on top of the standard rate. Ask for the current fee when you confirm, because it is not published.

The vibe

The rooms are modern and genuinely quiet despite the busy commercial setting, and each comes with a kitchenette and washing machine, which is the whole point of an apartment stay with a dog in tow. There is a spa for the humans. It suits owners who want self-contained facilities rather than a standard hotel room and a daily walk-to-the-lobby routine.

Getting there and around

St Leonards station is close by, with trains to the CBD and Chatswood, and several bus routes pass through the suburb. You can manage a full stay without a car. For dog walks, the St Leonards Picnic Ground Fenced Dog Park is in the suburb, and Crows Nest's cafe strip is a stroll away, including The Wooden Whisk nearby.

Worth knowing

Confirm three things before you pay: that your chosen room type is one of the pet-friendly studios, that pet approval is recorded on the booking, and what the fee is. If the Quest is full, View Sydney in North Sydney also takes dogs in designated rooms with advance notice.

More options are listed on the NSW dog-friendly accommodation page, and the St Leonards guide covers the local dog scene.