Top Dog Daycare & Hotel
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 6 reviews · top 37% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 6 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #133 of 386 in Chicago
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$90 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
$40middle $60$90
Above the Chicago middle price
Sources
Behind the $90
- Source
- Top Dog Daycare & Hotel’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-27
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Jr. Suite Rate: $90 ... Deluxe Suite Rate: $110 ... Holiday Policies: $30/night holiday surcharge ... One-time visit $60 Pay per Visit”Open their price page ↗
Top Dog Daycare & Hotel is a pet boarding in Chicago, IL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 6 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #133 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $90 per night and daycare from $60 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $90/night
- Daycare rate
- $60/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Chicago
- #133 of 386
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (6)
- From downtown
- 1.2 mi
- Neighborhood
- Near North Side
- Holiday / peak
- $30/night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 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
“All dogs must be current on all required vaccinations uploaded in their file (Rabies, Bordetella & Distemper), have a clean fecal test within the last year”topdogchicago.com/faqs/
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All dogs must be current on all required vaccinations uploaded in their file (Rabies, Bordetella & Distemper), have a clean fecal test within the last year”topdogchicago.com/faqs/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 8 months
Their words
“We require all dogs participating in group daycare to be spayed or neutered by 8 months of age.”topdogchicago.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“Trial day complimentary All dogs require a trial day prior to daycare or overnight stays to ensure they are a good fit for the facility.”topdogchicago.com/daycare/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“All dogs must be current on all required vaccinations uploaded in their file”topdogchicago.com/faqs/
Operations4 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Large Outdoor Play Yard — The only daycare in River North with a spacious outdoor play area.”topdogchicago.com/about/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Pet parents will have webcam access to watch their dog in playgroup.”topdogchicago.com/faqs/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Overnight guests have access to our play cams and will receive daily report cards detailing their dog's stay.”topdogchicago.com/overnight/
FeedingOwner's food required
Their words
“Please bring their food portioned out in a plastic bag labeled with their name.”topdogchicago.com/faqs/
Show 18 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
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot 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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot 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
9.5ExceptionalDogs 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.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding pick-up by 12 PM; later pick-ups incur a $30 daycare feeStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- $30 daycare fee for boarding pick-ups after 12 PMStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Cancel 24 hours ahead or pay 25% of the stay; holidays need 14 daysStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 2-night minimum on holidays: New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, ChristmasStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Overnight guests get daily report cardsStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Daycare: dogs must be at least 4 months oldStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- Daycare and boarding for dogs 95 lbs and underStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
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
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- MDW · Chicago Midway
- 9.3 mi
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare
- 14.8 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
625 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654
1.2 miles from downtown Chicago · Near North Side · Get directions
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOn-site parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Top Dog Daycare & Hotel
What services does Top Dog Daycare & Hotel offer?
Top Dog Daycare & Hotel is listed as a pet boarding service in Chicago, IL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Top Dog Daycare & Hotel charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $90 per night and daycare at $60 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
What vaccines does Top Dog Daycare & Hotel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Top Dog Daycare & Hotel?
Top Dog Daycare & 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 Top Dog Daycare & Hotel compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #133 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 6 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Top Dog Daycare & Hotel, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/top-dog-daycare-and-hotel/Similar places near Chicago
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