Lions Gate Hotel

This main building of this 122-room hotel on the former McClellan Air Force Base has great architectural bones, and no wonder–it was built in 1938 as the base’s officers club. Most rooms are in two-story, motel-style buildings shaded by trees and wrapped around grassy lawns. Four former private officers’ residences, some with fenced yards, also are part of the hotel inventory. Doggie welcome goodies are offered at check-in. The hotel hosts several dog shows each year on its grassy lawn.