--- title: "The Bellhound Hotel — Charlotte, NC" url: "https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/the-bellhound-hotel/" updated: "2026-09-07" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-07" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # The Bellhound Hotel Dog day care center in Charlotte, NC — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Charlotte, NC (https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/). **★5.0 from 3 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.4/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare - **Address:** 509 Scholtz Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 - **Phone:** (980) 207-0563 - **Website:** http://www.bellhoundhotel.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Bellhound%20Hotel&query_place_id=ChIJhTzOm9ifVogR6VHc8n7am1s ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 6 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** No intact (unaltered) dogs are accepted — facility's words: "There are no exceptions to these requirements, and no intact (unaltered) dogs are accepted." (https://thebellhoundhotel.com/faq/) - **Minimum age (months):** Females at least 6 months and males at least 1 year, all spayed or neutered — facility's words: "Male dogs: neutered and at least 1 year old Female dogs: spayed and at least 6 months old" (https://thebellhoundhotel.com/faq/) - **Senior dogs:** Accepts seniors; Garden Lounge for seniors; waiver required at 9 years and older — facility's words: "Do you accept senior dogs? Yes. The Garden Lounge is designed for our senior guests. A Senior Guest Liability Waiver must be completed for all dogs aged 9 years and older." (https://thebellhoundhotel.com/faq/) - **Late pick-up:** After-hours boarding pick-up, 7–9 PM, costs $10 per dog with advance notice — facility's words: "After-hours pickup is available from 7–9 PM for $10 per dog" (https://thebellhoundhotel.com/pickup-services/) - **Updates during a stay:** Photo updates offered as a concierge option — facility's words: "Concierge options offer additional ways to care for your guest, including spa services, photo updates, additional exercise, and baths." (https://thebellhoundhotel.com/concierge/) ## For travelers - **CLT** (Charlotte Douglas): 4.7 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 6 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $28 per day > “The All-Day Club Pass $28 A full day of play, with a midday rest from 12-2pm.” Source: https://thebellhoundhotel.com/ — checked September 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 7, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “All guests must be current on Rabies, Distemper/Parvovirus, and Bordetella vaccinations.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required > “All guests must also be spayed or neutered: Male dogs: neutered and at least 1 year old Female dogs: spayed and at least 6 months old There are no exceptions to these requirements, and no intact (unaltered) dogs are accepted.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “What is the Guest Introduction? A required evaluation for every new guest before group activities, boarding, or concierge services.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/faq/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Our team stays on-site overnight with our boarding guests, so there is always someone nearby, from evening rest to morning wake-up.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Temperament, energy, age and play style > “How are playgroups decided? Guests are matched by temperament, energy level, age, and play style.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/faq/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not offered > “The Bellhound Hotel is a fully interactive facility, and all guests participate in group play. We do not offer individual or one-on-one care.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/ - **Housing:** Suite > “What’s included with boarding? A private suite with an elevated cot and stainless-steel bowls, plus the Social Club at no additional charge.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/faq/ - **Outdoor access:** Yard > “14,000 sq. ft. Artificial Turf Play Area Spacious outdoor turf for supervised play, with shaded areas, cooling fans, and a turf cooling system for warmer days.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Paid add-on > “Concierge options offer additional ways to care for your guest, including spa services, photo updates, additional exercise, and baths.” — https://thebellhoundhotel.com/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 ## Licensing North Carolina licenses and inspects dog boarding kennels. The Animal Welfare Act (G.S. 19A-20 et seq.) makes it unlawful to operate a boarding kennel without a license from the Director of the Animal Welfare Section of the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS Veterinary Division). The license fee is $75 per license period, the period is the state fiscal year (1 July to 30 June), every license expires 30 June, and renewals are due mid-June (the agency page says 16 June, the application form says 15 June). A new facility must pass a pre-licensing inspection before opening, and the Section tells applicants to allow at least four weeks for that inspection; the Section also runs routine inspections and publishes inspection reports through a look-up portal. Minimum standards are in rules (02 NCAC 52J), readopted 1 September 2022, and the rules reach in-home boarding advertised through online pet-sitting platforms as well as commercial kennels. Operating without a current license is a Class 3 misdemeanor at $5 to $25 per day, each day a separate offence (G.S. 19A-33). Charlotte is the second market in the index, after Chicago, with a genuine state regime. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/ ## How to cite The Bellhound Hotel, Charlotte, NC. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/the-bellhound-hotel/ (census September 7, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/charlotte-nc/the-bellhound-hotel.json