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Time for a close-up of the luxury-loving, soft-coated wheaten terrier. With so many luxury hotels putting on the dog these days, Darby and his owner were curious. Would they really be accepted or would they be shunted off to a room at the back of the hotel with a view of the parking lot? Trips to five dog-friendly California hotels ensued.

Pet-friendly hotels in California

( Rosemary McClure/For The Times )

Time for a close-up of the luxury-loving, soft-coated wheaten terrier. With so many luxury hotels putting on the dog these days, Darby and his owner were curious. Would they really be accepted or would they be shunted off to a room at the back of the hotel with a view of the parking lot? Trips to five dog-friendly California hotels ensued.

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