Dog day care center · Chicago, IL
Stay A Modern Dog Hotel
★★★★½ 4.7 from 228 Google reviews · #32 of 74 in Chicago by score
DaycareBoardingDedicated facility
9.4DogDnB Score
What Stay A Modern Dog Hotel publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
14 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-08-20. 13 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Stay requires a veterinarian vaccination record indicating proof of vaccinations for Distemper, Parvovirus, Rabies, and Bordetella .”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“Requirements Vaccinations Microchipped Meet & Greet Yearly Fecal Exam”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“All daycare dogs must be spayed or neutered if over 6 months. If they are not they will participate in solo play.”www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Your dog must come in for a Meet & Greet and 3 daycare visits prior to boarding.”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Stay requires a veterinarian vaccination record indicating proof of vaccinations for Distemper, Parvovirus, Rabies, and Bordetella .”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup size6 dogs
Their words
“Ruff Rider Playgroup This group plays twice daily with no more than 6 dogs in each group.”www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“Does my dog get a rest period after meals? Absolutely! Each dog receives a minimum of one hour of rest after eating to promote healthy digestion.”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered (paid)
Their words
“Solo Play Time Any dogs that require one on one care due to temperament or if not spayed/neutered will receive individualized care *An additional fee of $15/day will be added for daycare or boarding”www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/
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 ownersYes
Their words
“Suites (160 sq. ft.) Spacious, furnished quarters featuring a cushioned bed, quiet space, and 24/7 webcam access.”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
Photo / report-card updatesSent, not guaranteed
Their words
“How often will I receive updates or report cards on my dog? We aim to send out at least one report card during your dog's stay with us. However, please note this is not guaranteed, as our team's top priority is always the care and well-being of all our canine guests.”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationCase by case, may carry a fee
Their words
“MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please provide any products you use to administer meds. (Peanut butter, pill pockets, or wet food). If we use our own pill pockets, cheese, wet food, or peanut butter there will be an additional fee of $1/”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
FeedingAccepts raw diets
Their words
“Raw food should be portioned out in individual freezer bags with your dog's name. ... Alternatively, owners may purchase dry food from Stay for $4/meal .”www.staydoghotel.com/boarding/
AvailabilityWaitlist
Their words
“There is limited availability for this group and any new clients will be added to the waitlist.”www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Create an account on Gingr Use link below to create an account Sign Up on Gingr!”www.staydoghotel.com/new-client/
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-08-20. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
webcams ×13grooming ×13dog hotel ×8huge play area ×3care of pups ×3dog excitement ×3doggy cams ×2dog reports ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
83% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 5% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.