Sniff Dog Hotel
Sources
- Reviews read
- 265 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.40 ★
- Rank
- #135 of 156 in Portland
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Sources
- Source
- Sniff Dog Hotel’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Pricing Signature Suites Penthouse Suite $120 … Standard Rooms $60-65 … Full Day Play $50”Open their price page ↗
Sniff Dog Hotel is a pet boarding in Portland, OR, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 8.8/10 (very good) from 265 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #135 of 156 in Portland. Its website lists boarding from $60–$120 per night and daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 15.
About this place
Sniff Dog Hotel offers a variety of innovative services and amenities, including hotel-style boarding, daycare, grooming in our salon & spa, massage, training, and self-service dog wash. Four-legged friends can bask in an always clean, fresh-smelling indoor-play area or relax in their very own standard room or luxury suite. We've gone to great lengths to design our hotel for maximum cleanliness and guest comfort. Sniff was built from the bottom up with a wide range of specialized features -- Lik
From the business’s public profile.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $60–$120/night
- Daycare rate
- $50/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-08
- Rank in Portland
- #135 of 156
- Google rating
- ★4.4 (265)
- From downtown
- 1.4 mi
- Neighborhood
- Northwest Portland
- Holiday / peak
- Holiday and peak pricing applies with a $10/night surcharge per dog
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
15 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements5 of 6 published
Their words
“Proof of Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella is required. Effective flea/tick control is required. Bordetella is recommended every 6 months (within 1 year required).”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Their words
“A 24-hour waiting period is required after any vaccines are administered. A 7-day waiting period is recommended after Bordetella is administered but not required.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Their words
“All dogs must be spayed or neutered by 7 months to be eligible for daycare.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
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“All dogs must complete a playgroup consultation to determine their eligibility for daycare. Your pup must be at least 4 months old and meet all of our health, safety, and vaccine requirements.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Their words
“Proof of Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella is required.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Operations10 of 21 published
Their words
“Is your hotel staffed overnight? Yes! Our hotels are staffed 24/7/365 so your dog is never left alone.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Their words
“A full day of structured play, socialization, and supervised fun, designed to keep your dog happily engaged from morning to evening.”sniffdoghotel.com/services/daycare
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“Playgroups are supervised group sessions matched by play style, temperament, and personality.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
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“Private services are one-on-one with our staff members and ideal for pups who prefer people over crowds.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
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“Dogs who participate in our private services are eligible to stay in our Treehouse, Penthouse, or Family Suites.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
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“Amenities & Extras From webcams and enrichment add-ons to spa perks and rooftop retreats, our amenities are designed to make each stay feel special.”sniffdoghotel.com/services/boarding-portland
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“We also offer pupdates for $8/day!”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
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“Can I take a tour? Yes! Contact us to schedule a tour. Tours are available by appointment only. Virtual tours for both locations are available online.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
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“We will administer up to 2 medications complimentary, but 3+ medications will now have an $8 daily fee. We do not currently administer injectable medications.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
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“We do not provide meals, only treats. We can store & prepare frozen and refrigerated meals.”sniffdoghotel.com/faqs
Show 12 policies not published on their website
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Score & reviews
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
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out is noon, seven days a week; late check-out is $20 per roomStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Late check-out is available for $20 per roomStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Holiday stays: cancel 10+ days ahead to avoid a fee; 2-9 days costs one night per dogStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 3-night minimum for holiday boarding staysStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Does not accept dogs with contagious illnessesStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Paid daily Pupdate: a photo and update by emailStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Daycare and boarding playgroups: pups must be at least 4 months oldStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Accepts intact dogs and females in heat; intact over 7 months board privatelyStated 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
- 10 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- PDX · Portland International
- 6 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
1828 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97209
1.4 miles from downtown Portland · Northwest Portland · Get directions
Amenities & details
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
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Cite this record
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Sniff Dog Hotel, Portland, OR. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/portland-or/sniff-dog-hotel/Similar places near Portland
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