The 148-room hotel, which sold out the 50 rooms blocked for Westminster, limits each guest to two pets per room. Hou had a sneaking suspicion that a visitor was flouting the rule.

Vivek Singh, a well-known figure in the UK hospitality industry, has built a reputation for elevating Indian dining through his five successful restaurants, including The Cinnamon Club in Westminster.

He had won his breed at Westminster twice, and last year he triumphed in the hound group to finish in the show’s final seven. He has been the No. 1 Afghan hound in breed standings for five years.

The nearest location with availability is London Leicester Square, 1.2 miles from Westminster Abbey. Rooms cost £235 on Sunday, compared with £160 a week later.

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