Downtown Dog Lounge · Mercer St
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score8.7 /10Very good · 332 reviews · top 95% in Seattle
Sources
Behind the 8.7
- Reviews read
- 332 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.30 ★
- Rank
- #222 of 244 in Seattle
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$84 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$45middle $65$85
Above the Seattle middle price
Sources
Behind the $84
- Source
- Downtown Dog Lounge’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Options Nightly Rate Additional Dogs Standard Boarding up to 10 nights $84 $72 Cabin or Junior Suite … Premium Luxury Boarding - SLU Only $138 $114 Premium Luxury Suites are the largest boarding spaces we have! … Daycare Options Full Day Half Day Daycare $64 $40”Open their price page ↗
Downtown Dog Lounge is a dog daycare in Seattle, WA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 8.7/10 (very good) from 332 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars — #222 of 244 in Seattle. Its website lists boarding from $84–$138 per night and daycare from $64 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $84–$138/night
- Daycare rate
- $64/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrOnline booking & owner portal via Paw PartnerLive camera via IPCamLiveFound on their website, 2026-10-03
- Rank in Seattle
- #222 of 244
- Google rating
- ★4.3 (332)
- From downtown
- 1.3 mi
- Neighborhood
- South Lake Union
- Holiday / peak
- Holiday Surcharge Fee $15/day
- Additional dog
- Standard Boarding additional dogs $72/night
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
10/27
10 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Are vaccinations required? Updated DHPP, rabies, and annual Bordetella vaccinations are a must.”downtowndoglounge.com/new-clients
Spay / neuterRequired from 8 months
Their words
“All dogs over eight months must be spayed or neutered to attend daycare or boarding at Downtown Dog Lounge.”downtowndoglounge.com/new-clients
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Socialization with Other Vaccinated Pups 24/7 Human Supervision All Dogs Must Undergo an Evaluation Access Live Webcam for Peace of Mind”downtowndoglounge.com/services/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Once your profile is set up, ensure you upload your dog's up-to-date vaccination records. This provides our team with a clear health history for your dog and guarantees a safe environment for all.”downtowndoglounge.com/new-clients
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“People Monitoring Day or night, our team is on site, ensuring every bark, yawn, or playful jump is under our loving watch.”downtowndoglounge.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playPaid add-on
Their words
“Ball Junkies $18 15 minutes of one-on-one play with a ball or toy.”downtowndoglounge.com/services/daycare
HousingSuite
Their words
“Premium Luxury Boarding - SLU Only $138 $114 Premium Luxury Suites are the largest boarding spaces we have!”downtowndoglounge.com/services/boarding
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Socialization with Other Vaccinated Pups 24/7 Human Supervision All Dogs Must Undergo an Evaluation Access Live Webcam for Peace of Mind”downtowndoglounge.com/services/daycare
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Included Services: Daily pupdates with photos”downtowndoglounge.com/services/boarding
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Choose to book online, by phone, or in person for ultimate convenience.”downtowndoglounge.com/new-clients
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
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
FeedingNot 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
8.7Very goodDogs 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 12nail trim 11webcams 10evaluation 6puppy care 3safe environment 3premium room 2senior dog care 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding runs on a 24-hour cycleStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Boarding cancelled under 24 hours ahead incurs a $52 feeStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Asks owners to keep a sick dog home until it is no longer contagiousStated on their website
- Collars
- Quick-release collar required for daycare playStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Boarding includes daily pupdates with photosStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Puppies can join from 10 weeks oldStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Intact females over eight months cannot use any services; intact males only grooming, bathing, trainingStated 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
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- SEA · Seattle-Tacoma
- 12.1 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
1011 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
1.3 miles from downtown Seattle · South Lake Union · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Downtown Dog Lounge
What services does Downtown Dog Lounge offer?
Downtown Dog Lounge is listed as a dog day care center in Seattle, WA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Downtown Dog Lounge charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $84–$138 per night and daycare at $64 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Seattle median published boarding rate is $65/night.
What vaccines does Downtown Dog Lounge require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Downtown Dog Lounge?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Downtown Dog Lounge compare with other Seattle facilities?
It ranks #222 of 244 in the Seattle index by Dogs Away score (8.7/10, very good), based on 332 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Downtown Dog Lounge, Seattle, WA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/seattle-wa/downtown-dog-lounge/Similar places near Seattle
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