--- title: "Stay A Modern Dog Hotel — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/stay-a-modern-dog-hotel/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" 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)" --- # Stay A Modern Dog Hotel Dog day care center in Chicago, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.7 from 228 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, boarding - **Address:** 4130 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618 - **Phone:** (773) 509-0001 - **Website:** http://www.staydoghotel.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stay%20A%20Modern%20Dog%20Hotel&query_place_id=ChIJvSzkRAvSD4gRrqkHaEmMaMI ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out is before 12:00 PM — facility's words: "Check-out is anytime before 12:00 PM." (https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/) - **Late pick-up:** $25 late fee for check-outs after 12 PM — facility's words: "A $25 late fee will apply for check-outs after 12 PM." (https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/) - **Cancellation:** Non-holiday: no deposit; fee if under 24 hours' notice; holidays 5-10 days — facility's words: "Non-Holiday Reservations No deposit required. If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice" (https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/) - **Vet costs during a stay:** Owners are responsible for all vet expenses during the visit — facility's words: "Owners are responsible for all veterinary expenses incurred during the visit." (https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/) - **If a dog is sick:** Suspected kennel cough or flu is quarantined; owner is contacted if a dog gets ill — facility's words: "Any dog that is suspected of having or is showing symptoms of Kennel Cough or Canine Influenza is immediately quarantined. … If your dog becomes ill while you are away, we will contact you, your emergency contact, and your veterinarian" (https://www.staydoghotel.com/daycare/) - **Updates during a stay:** Aims to send at least one report card per stay (not guaranteed) — facility's words: "We aim to send out at least one report card during your dog’s stay with us" (https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/) - **Senior dogs:** Overnight comfort-and-care add-on described as helpful for senior dogs — facility's words: "We believe this service will be especially helpful for puppies, senior dogs, and those with medical conditions" (https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Spay/neuter not required; intact dogs get a separate, specialized daycare — facility's words: "Dogs are not required to be spayed or neutered. Intact dogs will be provided with a separate, specialized daycare" (https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/) ## Booking and cameras - **Gingr** (booking): linked from the facility's website — https://staydoghotel.gingrapp.com/front_end/index - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 11 miles, straight line - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 12.1 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $80 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $62 per day - **Additional dog:** 10% off any additional dogs > “Standard 4 x6 | 5 x8 $80/night per dog *10% off any additional dogs * Additional fees apply if your dog requires one-on one care (solo) ... 1 Day: $62” Source: https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ — checked August 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 14 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 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 > “Stay requires a veterinarian vaccination record indicating proof of vaccinations for Distemper, Parvovirus, Rabies, and Bordetella .” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Negative test required > “Requirements Vaccinations Microchipped Meet & Greet Yearly Fecal Exam” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ - **Spay / neuter:** Required for group play only from 6 months > “All daycare dogs must be spayed or neutered if over 6 months. If they are not they will participate in solo play.” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “Your dog must come in for a Meet & Greet and 3 daycare visits prior to boarding.” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Stay requires a veterinarian vaccination record indicating proof of vaccinations for Distemper, Parvovirus, Rabies, and Bordetella .” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** 6 dogs > “Ruff Rider Playgroup This group plays twice daily with no more than 6 dogs in each group.” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/ - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Open play with enforced rest > “Does my dog get a rest period after meals? Absolutely! Each dog receives a minimum of one hour of rest after eating to promote healthy digestion.” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered (paid) > “Solo Play Time Any dogs that require one on one care due to temperament or if not spayed/neutered will receive individualized care *An additional fee of $15/day will be added for daycare or boarding” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/ - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Yes > “Suites (160 sq. ft.) Spacious, furnished quarters featuring a cushioned bed, quiet space, and 24/7 webcam access.” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ - **Photo / report-card updates:** Sent, not guaranteed > “How often will I receive updates or report cards on my dog? We aim to send out at least one report card during your dog's stay with us. However, please note this is not guaranteed, as our team's top priority is always the care and well-being of all our canine guests.” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Case by case, may carry a fee > “MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please provide any products you use to administer meds. (Peanut butter, pill pockets, or wet food). If we use our own pill pockets, cheese, wet food, or peanut butter there will be an additional fee of $1/” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ - **Feeding:** Accepts raw diets > “Raw food should be portioned out in individual freezer bags with your dog's name. ... Alternatively, owners may purchase dry food from Stay for $4/meal .” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/ - **Availability:** Waitlist > “There is limited availability for this group and any new clients will be added to the waitlist.” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/ - **Online booking:** Yes > “Create an account on Gingr Use link below to create an account Sign Up on Gingr!” — https://www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/ ## Licensing Illinois licenses and inspects dog boarding and daycare facilities. The Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605) makes it unlawful to operate as a kennel operator without a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Department's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare licenses and inspects kennel operators, day care operators, breeders, dealers, pet shops, shelters and animal control facilities. The application fee is $350 per license type, licenses expire annually on 30 June, and a preliminary Department inspection is a prerequisite to issuance. Minimum standards for boarding are set in rules, not left to the operator. This is the first market in the index outside Colorado with a genuine state regime — Texas has none at all. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ ## How to cite Stay A Modern Dog Hotel, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/stay-a-modern-dog-hotel/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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