How Much the Trump Campaign Spent on Hotels — and Where Staffers Stayed

Key Points

• The Trump campaign spent over $1.7 million each at Hilton and Marriott hotels during the 2024 election, far exceeding amounts spent at other hotel chains.
• Trump's campaign disclosed total lodging expenses of more than $4.76 million, while the Biden/Harris campaign spent over $6.6 million on lodging.
• Although both campaigns favored Hilton and Marriott, the Biden/Harris campaign also spent significantly at Omni, Sheraton, Westin, Sofitel, and on Airbnb, showing broader lodging preferences.

Summary

During the 2024 presidential election, the Trump campaign prioritized Hilton and Marriott hotels, spending over $1.7 million at each, according to a Skift analysis of Federal Election Commission records. While Trump’s campaign spent more than $4.76 million on lodging overall, Biden/Harris spent over $6.6 million, opting for a wider variety of hotels and notably spending more on Airbnb. Both campaigns favored Hilton and Marriott, but the Biden/Harris campaign demonstrated broader accommodation choices, including significant outlays at Omni, Sheraton, Westin, and Sofitel properties.