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October 26, 2016, marked the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC. The hotel is located inside the Old Post Office Pavilion, which dates back to 1899 and required $200 million in renovations. According to the Wall Street Journal, the building is owned by the federal government and has a near 100-year lease.
Along with being known for its high price tags — one night in the presidential suite cost $15,000 — the hotel became a meeting ground for conservative groups and Trump associates.
In 2019, The Washington Post reported that Attorney General William Barr booked the hotel for a private holiday party, which cost upwards of $30,000.
Despite its glamour, the hotel lost millions in revenue since 2016, according to a House committee audit, and on Monday, The Journal reported the family has agreed to sell the hotel for $375 million.
Keep reading for a look inside the hotel and its controversial five-year life.
Previous versions of this article were written by Sarah Jacobs and Libertina Brandt.