Background check required to book hotel room

Background checks have become ever-more prominent in today’s society. Applying for a job, volunteering at your child’s school or working in the community can all lead to you having a background check before you’re eligible. The Waldorf-Astoria hotel has now taken this to the next level – staying at their Presidential suite will not only cost you $10,000, you’ll also need a background check. The reason for the security measures? Following custom, each U.S. head of state has left behind a gift. Considering that every U.S. President since Herbert Hoover has stayed there, there’s a remarkable amount of precious artifacts in the room with an incredible combined value. The 3,100-square-foot suite has a dining room, kitchen, and living room in addition to accommodating 50 people for a reception. The suite is commonly booked by Hollywood celebrities and other dignitaries when it is not occupied by special members of the White House. So while this is a notable exception, could this become a more permanent feature for hotels? It would certainly be a massive step to take, but in the name of safety and respectability, it may well be a possibility for some big name hotels in the not-too-distant future.]]>