The Waldorf-Astoria Presidential Suite: A Look At The New York Digs Of Presidents Past (VIDEO)

Until years ago, The Waldorf-Astoria did not allow photography inside its $10,000 a night presidential suite. Realizing that the policy was made moot by cameraphones, however, the hotel allowed The New York Daily News an exclusive look at the luxury digs.

Left behind in the room are artifacts of presidents past--a gold mirror left by Reagan, a wicker chair frequently used by JFK, and wooden desk with carved eagle claw feet donated by Eisenhower.

"No sitting President since 1931 has stayed in any other hotel in New York but the Waldorf," Matt Zolbe, the hotel's sales directions told The News. "We're legendary."

And are the POTUS's polite guests?

"Our President is not a demanding customer," Zolbe said.

"There's been a spouse or two that’s been considered high maintenance -- maybe Reagan."

(No word, however, if Presidents ever had to fight off bedbugs.)

Fore more an the suite, read the full Daily News article here.

Comments

[field-man]

03:36 PM on 02/08/2012

Wow $10,000.00 a night!!! do you get a complemetary Spotted Owl meal with that also, Geezzzzz no wonder the Govement is going broke

[an seanchus mor]

07:16 AM on 02/08/2012

So it’s Georgian to match the White house?
‘The carpet trimmings are reminiscent of art deco’
His reference to continuance of history in the landmark art deco icon are the shallowest I’ve ever heard.
The truth is that British Georgian is the darling of tasteless big business.
Its uninspired imitation and retrofit does nothing but pander to the wannabe culture.

[robhllnd2]

07:31 PM on 02/07/2012

Surprised the rooms aren't larger.

[Lanny Clifford]

11:42 AM on 02/07/2012

I wouldn't care if I won the Power Ball Lotto.
There's no way I'm paying $10,000.00 per night for a room to sleep in.

[oldguy60]

11:56 PM on 02/06/2012

Outside a few wealthy people, who can afford to stay in this suite, why is this of interest to most Americans?What a waste of time!

[R Car]

02:10 AM on 02/08/2012

Business people, it's a business expense and 100% tax deductible.

[obamathegreat235]

08:29 PM on 02/06/2012

When I go to a 4 star hotel I insist on staying at least four nights. Well I guess that would turn by
budget into a huge fudget. Absolutely fabulous and thanks for the introduction to this true American style luxury suite.

[oldguy60]

12:00 AM on 02/07/2012

I am so happy you can stay at a 4 star resort, four nights.Who the hell cares what you can do obamathegreat235?

[obamathegreat235]

12:06 AM on 02/07/2012

“I am so happy you can stay at a 4 star resort, four nights.Who the hell cares what you can do obamathegr­eat235?”---My nasty aren't we. Actually in your case you can find some good rates at Motel 6. Understand, no room service?

[robert9671]

06:49 PM on 02/06/2012

There's nothing in these images that is art deco.

[robert9671]

06:48 PM on 02/06/2012

Who pays the $10,000 a night fee? The bankrupt govt?

[joannevlavender]

09:14 PM on 02/06/2012

$10,000 a night is what you or I might pay, provided they'd even let us in those rooms. The government gets a deep discount. So does royalty when they visit and stay in the pricier rooms. The cachet of having a royal or a sitting president there is worth far more than the discount the heads of state can get.

[luckeek7]

05:55 PM on 02/06/2012

I just wanted to say..... I like to sleep in so I am usually in my hotel room when the maid comes and I must say hotel/motel maids are so nice. I have met so many professional and nice maids considering the kind of stuff they have to clean up and how they are sometimes looked down upon.

[oldguy60]

12:29 AM on 02/07/2012

What does your comment have to do with anything?

[bob40wil]

04:52 PM on 02/06/2012

I could get accustomed to digs like that.