Most of us check into a hotel hoping for a comfy bed and decent coffee.
But when you’re the President of the United States, the stakes are a little higher.
Security, secrecy, summit-worthy luxury—every detail matters.
And while some presidential stays are top-secret, others leave a paper trail. Or at least a few eyewitnesses and photos.
So here’s a list of 12 hotels across the U.S. and the world where U.S. presidents—from Obama to Bush to Biden—have actually stayed.
Yes, you can book some of them too. Just maybe not the presidential suite.
Sheraton Hotel, Milpitas (California)
Obama doesn’t usually stay in Milpitas.
But in 2016, while on a Bay Area fundraising trip, he skipped his usual San Francisco or San Jose spots and checked into this Sheraton instead.
No flashy reason—just presidential logistics and Silicon Valley proximity.
The hotel is low-key business-class, not five-star glitz. But that didn’t stop Secret Service from locking it down like Fort Knox.
And yes, local reporters confirmed it: Barack Obama really did sleep here.
Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai (China)
There’s luxury, and then there’s the Peace Hotel in Shanghai.
Set on the iconic Bund, this Art Deco legend has hosted the likes of Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, and George H.W. Bush.
Barack Obama stayed in the presidential suite in 2017 while in town for a global business summit.
The suite has panoramic river views, marble everything, and old-world glam. You can practically hear the diplomacy echoing off the walls.
It’s the kind of place where the history hits you as soon as the elevator doors open.
Hotel Okura, Tokyo (Japan)
When a hotel rebuilds itself but still keeps the room layouts the same—for diplomatic reasons—you know it’s hosted some serious guests.
Every president from Nixon to Clinton has stayed at the Hotel Okura Tokyo.
Obama, too, in 2014.
It’s understated, sleek, and quietly powerful. The kind of place that looks humble on the outside but has an entire floor designed for heads of state.
Reagan, Carter, Ford—they all passed through here, probably with a sake toast or two.
Park Hyatt (formerly New York Palace), New York City
When Obama refused to stay at the Waldorf Astoria in 2015 because it was under Chinese ownership, the Park Hyatt became his home base during the UN General Assembly.
He wasn’t the only world leader in town that week, but he was the only one turning heads in Midtown traffic with a 30-car motorcade.
The Park Hyatt is modern, minimalist, and wildly expensive.
Its sweeping views of Central Park and soundproof windows make it ideal for leaders needing both privacy and a breather.
Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin (Germany)
George W. Bush stayed here in 2002.
Barack Obama hosted a private dinner with Angela Merkel here in 2016.
The Adlon is Berlin’s most famous luxury hotel—and also the one right next to the Brandenburg Gate.
It’s hosted everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Michael Jackson (yep, the balcony moment). But when U.S. presidents check in, the hotel goes into full lockdown.
Glass chandeliers, bulletproof everything, and a wine list fit for a state banquet.
Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
This hotel isn’t subtle.
It’s marble. Gold. Massive. The kind of place you arrive at in a motorcade, not a taxi.
Trump stayed here in 2017 during his first overseas trip as president.
The Ritz became the de facto palace for international summits and high-stakes photo ops, including meetings with the Saudi royal family.
It’s also where he returned in 2025 after leaving office, showing that some habits die hard.
Astorija Hotel, Vilnius (Lithuania)
It’s not the first place you’d expect to find a U.S. president.
But George W. Bush stayed here on November 1, 2002, during a whirlwind tour of the Baltics.
The hotel is small, historic, and located in the Old Town.
Security swarmed the cobblestone streets, but inside, the vibe was Old Europe meets diplomacy.
Bush’s visit marked a symbolic moment in U.S.-Lithuanian relations—and probably the hotel’s biggest guest list flex ever.
Hotel Monaco, Salt Lake City (Utah)
Biden’s 2023 visit to Utah came with the full presidential circus—limos, choppers, and a lockdown of half the city.
He stayed at Hotel Monaco, a quirky boutique spot known for bold colors and nightly wine hours.
That wine hour didn’t happen while he was there.
The hotel was transformed into a fortress. Locals reported barricades, roof spotters, and armored SUVs outside the lobby.
Not exactly the usual guest experience, but definitely a story for the front desk staff.
Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach (Florida)
When the hotel is yours, you stay there a lot.
Trump used Mar-a-Lago as his “Winter White House” throughout his presidency.
It’s part private club, part political hub, and part golf resort—with chandeliers, gold leaf decor, and visiting dignitaries all baked into the aesthetic.
Trump held everything from bilateral talks to weekend rallies on-site.
And unlike most presidential stays, this one has his name stamped on the gates.
Windsor Hotel Toya, Hokkaido (Japan)
The 2008 G8 Summit brought George W. Bush to this mountaintop luxury resort in Hokkaido.
It overlooks Lake Toya, which looks like a scene from a Studio Ghibli movie.
The resort has its own hot springs, fine dining, and helipad—because, of course.
Bush met Japan’s prime minister here and posed for summit photos with global leaders on a patio with views so perfect they barely looked real.
Kahala Hotel & Resort, Honolulu (Hawaii)
This one’s legendary.
Every U.S. president from Lyndon B. Johnson through George W. Bush has stayed at the Kahala.
It’s beachfront, breezy, and ultra discreet. Exactly what you’d want for a quiet break after, say, a nuclear summit or re-election campaign.
Obama grew up in Honolulu but didn’t sleep here as president. Still, it’s presidential turf.
The resort has private villas, dolphin lagoons, and a guest list so exclusive, they don’t even name-drop—unless it’s royalty or Reagan.
Warsaw Marriott Hotel, Warsaw (Poland)
Biden stayed here in 2023 during a high-stakes visit to NATO allies amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
He even had ashes placed on his forehead in his hotel suite on Ash Wednesday—proof that the presidential suite isn’t just for sleeping.
The Warsaw Marriott has been a frequent host for U.S. presidents and foreign dignitaries.
It’s centrally located, armored with security features, and offers top-floor views of the Polish capital. Presidential visit or not, it’s a solid choice for serious business—or serious room service.
