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title: "Waggy Hotel — Chicago, IL"
url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/waggy-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)"
---

# Waggy Hotel

Dog day care center in Des Plaines, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/).

**★4.5 from 158 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.0/10.** 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:** 1375 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- **Phone:** (224) 648-8266
- **Website:** http://waggyhotels.com/
- **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waggy%20Hotel&query_place_id=ChIJYTRdDvy3D4gRJzt-AnjiT0I

## 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 | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 7–9 AM, 4–7 PM |

## Booking terms, safety and care

- **Cancellation:** 48 hours' notice to cancel boarding or a $50 charge ($100 for holiday reservations) — facility's words: "We require 48-hour notice to cancel a boarding reservation, or there will be a $50 charge ($100 for Holiday reservations)." (https://waggyhotels.com/boarding-requirements)
- **Minimum age (months):** All guests must be at least 4 months old — facility's words: "All Waggy Hotel guests must be at least 4 months of age to be admitted for service." (https://waggyhotels.com/boarding-requirements)
- **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out at 12 PM or a $20 late fee — facility's words: "12PM checkout (or $20 late fee)" (https://waggyhotels.com/pricing)
- **Late pick-up:** $20 late fee for check-out after 12 PM — facility's words: "12PM checkout (or $20 late fee)" (https://waggyhotels.com/pricing)
- **Updates during a stay:** Deluxe Suite stays include a photo update sent to the owner — facility's words: "Deluxe Suite $76 per night 4 x 8 ft suite Daily health check Photo update sent to owner" (https://waggyhotels.com/pricing)

## For travelers

- **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 3.5 miles, straight line
- **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 17.8 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:** $55 per night (first dog, standard rate)
- **Holiday surcharge:** $10 for holidays

> “Mini Suite $55 per night 3 x 3 ft suite Daily health check Bedtime tuck-in Extra $10 for Holidays”

Source: https://waggyhotels.com/pricing — checked October 27, 2026.

## Disclosure record

Publishes 4 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 · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
  > “DPP (Distemper, Parvovirus & Parainfluenza) Required 1 or 3-yr. vaccine required Bordetella Required ... Rabies Required 1 or 3-yr. vaccine required Canine Influenza Recommended Not required, but highly recommended” — https://waggyhotels.com/boarding-requirements
- **Bordetella lead time:** 2 days before arrival
  > “Bordetella Required Required every 12 months and at least 48 hours prior to check-in.” — https://waggyhotels.com/boarding-requirements
- **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word
  > “Written proof is required.” — https://waggyhotels.com/boarding-requirements

### 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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **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:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Feeding:** Either house or owner's food
  > “Scheduled morning and evening meals using your pet's own food or our premium options.” — https://waggyhotels.com/
- **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026
- **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026

## 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

Waggy Hotel, Des Plaines, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/waggy-hotel/ (census August 20, 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/chicago-il/waggy-hotel.json