Barack Obama

Barack Obama and the US delegation selected the New York Palace for their 2015 visit, bringing presidential security and ceremony to its Madison Avenue courtyard. The choice reinforced the hotel's role as a grand Manhattan address capable of handling high-profile arrivals without losing its sense of calm. Historic architecture and modern towers give the property a distinctly New York form of glamour.

Anantara Siam Bangkok is a garden-framed city retreat beside the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, with Thai silk, hand-painted murals and a private-pool Presidential Suite. Barack Obama's official diary places him at the hotel—then Four Seasons Bangkok—on 18 November 2012, while Luxury Travel Advisor independently identifies him as a guest of that suite. Minor Hotels confirms the same property became Anantara Siam in 2015, so the story belongs to today's hotel.

Brisbane Marriott Hotel frames river and Story Bridge views with a marble lobby, polished rooms and a pool above the city. Barack Obama arrived here during Brisbane's 2014 G20 summit: ABC reported his motorcade reaching the Marriott, while the official White House diary records that he returned after the leaders' dinner and remained overnight. The documented stay gives this five-star riverside address a place in modern diplomatic history, with Queen Street Mall and Howard Smith Wharves close by.

Barack Obama stayed at Calista Luxury Resort during the 2015 G20 summit, later sending its general manager a letter of thanks. His overnight base was here in Belek, while summit meetings took place at nearby Regnum Carya. Today, the setting is firmly holiday-minded: distinctive circular hotel buildings sit among stone pines beside the Mediterranean. A sandy beach and eight pools give guests plenty of ways to spend a slow afternoon, with seasonal piers extending out over the water. It is a seaside resort with a documented presidential chapter, rather than a city-centre hotel.

Barack Obama spent the night here in May 2016, when the hotel was known as InterContinental Asiana Saigon. Now JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, it remains a high-rise base at the junction of Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, close to the city's Notre Dame Cathedral. For today's guests, an outdoor pool, rooftop garden and Italian dining at Basilico soften the pace of the surrounding streets. Come for a central address with an unusually well-documented chapter in its recent history.

Barack Obama stayed at the Presidente InterContinental during his 2013 visit to Mexico City, adding a presidential chapter to this Polanco landmark. The tower has been welcoming guests since 1977, with rooms looking over the neighbourhood or the green sweep of Chapultepec. Its collection of restaurants makes dinner an easy decision to keep close to home, while the spa offers a slower interlude. Beyond the lobby, Polanco's shopping streets, the National Auditorium and the city's museums provide plenty of reasons to head out.