Stay A Modern Dog Hotel
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 228 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 228 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #168 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$80 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-20
$40middle $60$90
Above the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $80
- Source
- Stay A Modern Dog Hotel’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-08-20
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“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”Open their price page ↗
Stay A Modern Dog Hotel is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 228 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $80 per night and daycare from $62 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 14.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $80/night
- Daycare rate
- $62/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Chicago
- #168 of 386
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (228)
- From downtown
- 6.4 mi
- Neighborhood
- North Center
- Additional dog
- 10% off any additional dogs
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
14/27
14 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Stay requires a veterinarian vaccination record indicating proof of vaccinations for Distemper, Parvovirus, Rabies, and Bordetella .”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Requirements Vaccinations Microchipped Meet & Greet Yearly Fecal Exam”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“All daycare dogs must be spayed or neutered if over 6 months. If they are not they will participate in solo play.”staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Your dog must come in for a Meet & Greet and 3 daycare visits prior to boarding.”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Stay requires a veterinarian vaccination record indicating proof of vaccinations for Distemper, Parvovirus, Rabies, and Bordetella .”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Operations9 of 21 published
Maximum playgroup size6 dogs
Their words
“Ruff Rider Playgroup This group plays twice daily with no more than 6 dogs in each group.”staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“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.”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)
Their words
“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”staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Suites (160 sq. ft.) Spacious, furnished quarters featuring a cushioned bed, quiet space, and 24/7 webcam access.”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Photo / report-card updatesSent, not guaranteed
Their words
“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.”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Administers medicationCase by case, may carry a fee
Their words
“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/”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
FeedingAccepts raw diets
Their words
“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 .”staydoghotel.com/boarding/
AvailabilityWaitlist
Their words
“There is limited availability for this group and any new clients will be added to the waitlist.”staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Create an account on Gingr Use link below to create an account Sign Up on Gingr!”staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Show 13 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
webcams 13grooming 13dog hotel 8huge play area 3care of pups 3dog excitement 3doggy cams 2dog reports 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is before 12:00 PMStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $25 late fee for check-outs after 12 PMStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Non-holiday: no deposit; fee if under 24 hours' notice; holidays 5-10 daysStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Suspected kennel cough or flu is quarantined; owner is contacted if a dog gets illStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owners are responsible for all vet expenses during the visitStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Aims to send at least one report card per stay (not guaranteed)Stated on their website
- Senior dogs
- Overnight comfort-and-care add-on described as helpful for senior dogsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Spay/neuter not required; intact dogs get a separate, specialized daycareStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $55/night | — | Archived page, 2019-12-13 |
| 2020 | $55/night | — | Archived page, 2020-07-08 |
| Now | $80/night | $62/day | Their website, 2026-08-20 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 11 mi
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 12.1 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
4130 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
6.4 miles from downtown Chicago · North Center · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Stay A Modern Dog Hotel
What services does Stay A Modern Dog Hotel offer?
Stay A Modern Dog Hotel is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Stay A Modern Dog Hotel charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $80 per night and daycare at $62 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-08-20). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does Stay A Modern Dog Hotel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Stay A Modern Dog Hotel?
Stay A Modern Dog Hotel's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Stay A Modern Dog Hotel compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 228 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Stay A Modern Dog Hotel, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/stay-a-modern-dog-hotel/Similar places near Chicago
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