Obama Stays At Hotel In Foreclosure
President Obama changed things up when it came to his first hotel stay in Arizona. Presidents traditionally stay at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix at least once while visiting the Valley but Obama chose the new InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa in Paradise Valley, a resort that just happens to be already facing foreclosure. The Arizona Republic says that the resort was fully booked Tuesday night with Obama's entourage and other guests. There are two presidential suites which cost $3,000 to $4,000 per night. The Biltmore also has two presidential suites, It was also the site of John McCain's election-night concession speech. While the McCains live within walking distance of the Biltmore they were also at the Montelucia on Tuesday for a fundraiser.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
elizabeth d'agostino Feb 19th 2009 11:23PM
dearest president, i just want to say how much i respect and love you. the artical in the ny post is a sick and discusting artical. i am a 66 yr. old white jewish lady and know how idots like the person who submitted that artical operate. the bastard is not good enough to kiss your feet[ among other things ]
JD Feb 20th 2009 6:27AM
Great cartoon in the Post, loved it.
me Feb 20th 2009 6:28AM
what is wrong with say a 100 to 150 dollar a night hotel? 3000 to 4000 a night? that is without the aids and such. this stay will cost about the same as 5 to 6 really good annual salaries. and this is the man that will fix it all up for us....
lunamorgan Feb 20th 2009 7:00AM
Because the President requires certain safety precautions, such as bulletproof windows and heavy surveillance in hotels, things that most budget to moderate locations do not have?
nita Feb 20th 2009 8:06AM
how come you did not complain when Bush spent money in luxury hotels
DC Feb 20th 2009 8:14AM
Exactly. We, "the taxpayers" are paying for his lavish $3000 and $4000 hotel rooms and all of his entourage. Yeah, nice that he gave the business to a foreclosed hotel, but nonetheless, if it wasn't that hotel, it would have been another we "the taxpayers" would be paying for.
Anne Feb 20th 2009 8:41AM
But then the place that was facing forclosure, the employees who were facing job loss.. the presidential stay probably helped them out a whole lot. I'd say that's a good thing.
Frank Feb 20th 2009 6:36AM
ON A ROAD TO---WHERE ??
>>>We have a congress led by San Francisco's VALUES girl Nancy Pelosi & the Las-Vegas PORKER Harry Reid THAT'S stacked FULL of CORRUPT politicians , the likes of . Barney Frank , Chris Dodd , Charley Rangel and WORSE yet a PRESIDENT that surrounds himself with AMERICA-HATERS , DOMESTIC-TERRORIST & TAX-CHEATS , even his own CHIEF-OF-STAFF is now being OUTED as a TAX-CHEAT ,and to TOP-IT all off , a MAIN-STREAM news media that's a MOUTH-PIECE for the far-left's , anything-goes , bleeding-heart , enemy-sympathizing LIBERALS , WOW !! are we IN-TROUBLE or WHAT ??,
just me Feb 20th 2009 1:32PM
You sure are connected to the conspiracy theorists, aren't you. Get a life.
JHinton Feb 20th 2009 7:17AM
The person complaining why not stay in a less expense hotel. Obama promised us Changed and stimulus. He is stretegically picking business that are struggling that stay in arizona that probably saved that hotel. Think out of the box. What better way to save jobs than giving the struggling business more busines.
Jackie Mar 7th 2009 11:14PM
yea right, he is for change alrighty. Hope you taped some of the commments he made before election because he has CHANGED his words and promises on everything he has made a promise on so far. If you are paying attention to his promises, then here is a perfect example. The stimulus, he promised $500. and $1,000 to the American people, now it is $300 and $800 in tax reduction from your paycheck (if you still have a job). Also, housing was supposed to get $15,000 tax credit, and now it is down to $8,000. Wake up Americans, why can't you see that he is not for us on SIDE street, (which is off of MAIN street) etc. etc. Look at any commment he has made and it has been CHANGED and NOT FOR the AMERICAN people.
Shay Feb 20th 2009 9:52AM
Bravo! All the complainers would do well to look deeper into why President Obama makes certain choices. He is a deliberate thinker and sees the potential in selecting at risk businesses that may benefit from his attention. As President of the United States, every person who has held that office has been afforded advantages accordingly. Had President Obama chosen the "usual" accommodations someone else would be complaining about that too. He is the most diligent president we have ever had in putting himself on the same level with his fellow citizens as his office will allow. How often did we see G. W. Bush walking through a crowd of well-wishers, shake hands with his fellow Americans. Never! President Obama isn't afraid of those of us who put our trust in him. He knows the risks he takes and still persists in putting himself among those who count on him to bring this country back to some stability both here at home and abroad. There will always be critics, always be complainers, but the bottom line is, if any of you think you can do better you should have run for office and taken the chances this man is taking both politically and personally.
John Feb 20th 2009 6:55AM
Is this the same person who chastised the real working American business owners who actually make money for the USA, for staying at resorts and having meetings there? No, it can't be. That would be hypocritical. You are a liar Mr. President.
MaryAnne Feb 20th 2009 7:09AM
Elizabeth, I have to comment on your post. That is without a doubt the worst spelling I have ever seen. It amazes me that you'd have the utter nerve to send a comment with such awful spelling and not be ashamed of that. Spend some time with a dictionary so others who actually read this post can decipher what it is you are trying to say. Any third grader could do better.
Barry Feb 20th 2009 9:58PM
hey dude, obviously you understood what she said. You responded to her. Her spelling was good enough for you to comment on her statement. I applaud her for the effort.
Dawn Feb 20th 2009 5:44PM
She said she was a 66 year old woman. I don't know about you, but my mother sends me emails all the time with typos in it... and she is perhaps the most literate person I know. Cut her some slack - she is older than you and deserves some respect - or did your Mom not teach you that?
Jean Feb 20th 2009 9:53AM
Mary Anne, it's nice to see that you are so perfect. I would bet if we asked people who know you they would tell us a little different story. Stick to the subject at hand. I hope more people tell you off. Go pick on someone your own size and leave Elizabeth alone.
me Feb 20th 2009 7:23AM
with my money and possibly yours.....
Anita Feb 20th 2009 7:40AM
Yes He saved the hotel if not for the present owner's but the next, some one will buy the place, People will Flock to this resort to sleep where Obama Slept. How long at $13.00 a week will it take them to save to pay for that night's stay?
Once Again Never Underestimate the Power of Stupid People in Large Number's.
Taint Feb 20th 2009 7:47AM
Obama also lives in a house going into forclosure. It's called the White House. No one owes as much as the Fed Gov does and has no way of paying it back. Many thanks to Odumba's "Porkulous Bill". Everything this idiot president has done so far from is currupt nominations to his Socialist agenda is very impressive. It is quite obvioused this rookie has no clue as to what he is doing.