There is a slew of "Washington Slept Here" signs that dot much of the Northeast, but most of the spots our first president laid his head were likely small houses and inns. They're unlikely to conjure up grand images of today's presidential suites -- a term that did not exist during Washington's sojourn. Some hotels use the term as inspiration, not proof of political pedigree. Others serve as sober monuments to presidential legacies. Whether you're looking for historical significance or pampering worthy of a president, here are some great places for suite dreams.

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Up Next: Waldorf Astoria

Location: New York City
Details: This 2,000-square-foot compound was initially decked out with American colonial-style furnishings, but was redecorated in 1969 to resemble the White House and since then has reflected a traditional Georgian style. Every subsequent refurbishment has brought the ambience closer to that of White House decor. The spacious suite features President Dwight D. Eisenhower's desk, a smaller desk used by General Douglas MacArthur and President Kennedy's rocking chair.

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Up Next: The InterContinental

Location: Chicago
Details: Built as an exclusive luxury men's club in the late 1920s, the InterContinental is a visual delight with marble columns, hand-stenciled ceilings, historic tapestries and a pool on the top floor, which is surrounded by mosaics. The bi-level presidential suite on the 35th floor offers even more eye candy with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide spectacular views of the Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan.

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Up Next: The Willard

Location: Washington, D.C.
Details: The Willard is a national landmark that has hosted almost every U.S. president since Franklin Pierce; both Abraham Lincoln and Calvin Coolidge lived in the hotel for a spell. The nearly 3,000-square-foot Thomas Jefferson Suite features a marble foyer, two bedrooms including a master bedroom and bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a private oval-shaped dining room with views of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Washington Monument.

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Up Next: Ritz-Carlton

Location: Palm Beach, FL
Details: The presidential suite with oceanfront views is playful -- from its onyx bar and billiards room to the unique shoe art. Robert Tabor designed the shoes to reflect former First Ladies. The Barbara Bush is a classic orthopedic wing tip in blue with a red ribbon tie while the Jackie Kennedy is a '60s-style square toe in her famous pink wool.

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Up Next: U.S. Grant Hotel

Location: San Diego
Details: Built in 1910 by Ulysses S. Grant Junior, the hotel's guest roster includes 13 presidents, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who gave a radio address from the 11th floor. After a massive renovation, the four-star hotel reopened in 2006 with two bi-level presidential suites. The upper floor houses the private master bedroom; the lower level includes a living room and formal dining room.

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