Waggy Hotel

★ 4.5 · 158 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Des Plaines, IL
Waggy Hotel, Des Plaines
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 158 reviews · top 85% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.0
Reviews read
158 on Google
Average stars
4.50 ★
Rank
#310 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $55
Source
Waggy Hotel’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Mini Suite $55 per night 3 x 3 ft suite Daily health check Bedtime tuck-in Extra $10 for Holidays”
Open their price page ↗

Waggy Hotel is a dog daycare in Des Plaines, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 158 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars — #310 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
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
$55/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#310 of 386
Google rating
★4.5 (158)
From downtown
16.7 mi
Holiday / peak
$10 for holidays
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“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”waggyhotels.com/boarding-requirements
Bordetella lead time2 days before arrival
Their words
“Bordetella Required Required every 12 months and at least 48 hours prior to check-in.”waggyhotels.com/boarding-requirements
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Written proof is required.”waggyhotels.com/boarding-requirements
Operations1 of 21 published
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Scheduled morning and evening meals using your pet's own food or our premium options.”waggyhotels.com/
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot 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
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot 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

9.0ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★136
4 ★2
3 ★2
2 ★3
1 ★15
★ 4.50Google average
158reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

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

welcoming staff 13photo updates 11dog hotel 7puppy daycare 5dog bath 3exhausted dogs 3cat boarding 3affordability 3

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
Boarding check-out at 12 PM or a $20 late feeStated on their website
Late pick-up
$20 late fee for check-out after 12 PMStated on their website
Cancellation
48 hours' notice to cancel boarding or a $50 charge ($100 for holiday reservations)Stated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Deluxe Suite stays include a photo update sent to the ownerStated on their website
Minimum age
All guests must be at least 4 months oldStated 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
7–9 AM, 4–7 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
3.5 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
17.8 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

1375 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

16.7 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Waggy Hotel

What services does Waggy Hotel offer?
Waggy Hotel is listed as a dog day care center in Des Plaines, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Waggy Hotel charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night (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 Waggy Hotel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Recommended: canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Waggy Hotel?
Waggy 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 Waggy Hotel compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #310 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 158 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Waggy Hotel, Des Plaines, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/waggy-hotel/

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