On Monday, Barack Obama will be sworn into his second term as the President of the United States. And though the crowd won't be quite as big as it was in 2009, that hasn't stopped D.C. hotels from unveiling some seriously over-the-top packages to lure in guests (and gain media buzz — guilty).
These stays aren't so much "hotel specials" as they are for especially wealthy individuals who can afford to sleep in $10,000+ a night suites.
But it's not just about the suites — the perks are pretty nuts, too. From a Social Media Butler to document your entire stay, to a personal shopper and $5,000 store credit at Brooks Brothers, these hotels really outdid themselves on the extras. So we rounded up the 10 most expensive (and ridiculous) 2013 inauguration packages in Washington.
It costs between $5,500 and $100,000 to stay at The D.C. Four Seasons.
The Four Seasons will be treating their guests to un-specified "inaugural-themed" gifts throughout the inauguration weekend, but the minimum length of stay at the hotel is five nights with rooms starting at $1,095 and skyrocketing to $20,000 a night for those who want to sleep in the hotel's presidential suite.
The Inauguration Package at The Madison Hotel comes with a Social Media Butler.
The Madison Hotel's $47,000 Inauguration Package has received a lot of buzz in the press, and for good reason — not only do guests get to stay in the Presidential Suite, have a personal town car and driver, as well as a $5,000 shopping spree at Brooks Brothers, but the package also includes a "Dedicated Social Media Butler" to chronicle your entire stay on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest (seriously).
It would cost you $49,800 for a stay in the Willard Hotel's Oval Suites.
Based on the White House Oval Office, the Willard Hotel's inauguration suites start at a $5,700 base price for a four night minimum. Add in the $27,000 catering service for your presidential parade viewing party, and your stay at the 150-year-old Pennsylvania Avenue hotel could cost just under $50,000.
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