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Presidential Hotel History: The Sites of Gunshots, Scandals, and More

    The Jefferson in D.C. plays homage to its namesake throughout the hotel.

    The Jefferson in D.C. plays homage to its namesake throughout the hotel.

    It's almost Independence Day! And what better way to celebrate our nation than brushing up on some fascinating presidential trivia? Given how much time presidents spend on the road, it’s no surprise how many noteworthy events -- famous and infamous both -- have taken place at hotels. We've come up with a list of hotels that not only come with the presidential seal of approval, but also are rich with presidential history -- secret entrances, assassination attempts, and the occasional scandal. After all, you can never be sure what's going on in the room next door…


    Check out our list of presidential hotels and the events that went down in them here.