Best Friends Pet Hotel
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 440 reviews · top 49% in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 440 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #106 of 232 in Philadelphia
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published7 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20
Best Friends Pet Hotel is a pet boarding in Chadds Ford, PA, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 440 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #106 of 232 in Philadelphia. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingTrainingGroomingPet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Philadelphia
- #106 of 232
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (440)
- From downtown
- 21.2 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Required vaccines typically include Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella.”bestfriendspethotel.com/vaccine-health-requirements/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only
Their words
“Dogs participating in group play must also be spayed or neutered.”bestfriendspethotel.com/vaccine-health-requirements/
Operations6 of 21 published
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Depending on your dog's temperament, they'll enjoy supervised group play with compatible playmates or one-on-one attention.”bestfriendspethotel.com/dog-boarding/
HousingCrate free
Their words
“All centers are crate-free, clean, and climate-controlled to ensure every pet s comfort throughout their stay.”bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/chadds-ford/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“All centers are crate-free, clean, and climate-controlled to ensure every pet s comfort throughout their stay.”bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/chadds-ford/
Live cameras for ownersYes — described in 7 reviews, not stated by the facility
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Whether you bring food from home or use our premium options, we've got it covered.”bestfriendspethotel.com/about/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Book Online Quick and easy online reservation system available 24/7”bestfriendspethotel.com/locations/chadds-ford/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot 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
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
grooming 28kind staff 20day camp 14dog grooming 9webcams 7group play 6overnight boarding 4tired dogs 4
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM–2 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- PHL · Philadelphia International
- 15.9 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 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
3914 Pyle Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
21.2 miles from downtown Philadelphia · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Best Friends Pet Hotel
What services does Best Friends Pet Hotel offer?
Best Friends Pet Hotel is listed as a pet boarding service in Chadds Ford, PA, offering boarding.
How much does Best Friends Pet Hotel charge?
We did not find a published rate on Best Friends Pet Hotel's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Philadelphia median published boarding rate is $65/night across 42 facilities.
What vaccines does Best Friends Pet Hotel require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Best Friends Pet Hotel?
Best Friends Pet Hotel's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Best Friends Pet Hotel compare with other Philadelphia facilities?
It ranks #106 of 232 in the Philadelphia index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 440 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Best Friends Pet Hotel, Chadds Ford, PA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/philadelphia-pa/best-friends-pet-hotel-1597/Similar places near Chadds Ford
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