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The exterior of the Trump International Hotel, in D.C., early on the morning of the grand opening, Oct. 26, 2016. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, Melania Trump, Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump, arrives for a ribbon cutting ceremony during the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel- Old Post Office, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the grand opening of Trump International Hotel in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. Donald Trump and his children hosted an official ribbon cutting ceremony and press conference to celebrate the grand opening of his new hotel. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

A panorma of the grand lobby of the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a "soft opening" on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP photo/Rich Johnson) — A panorama of the grand lobby of the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP/Rich Johnson)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Trump, Melania Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump, holds up a ribbon during the grand opening ceremony of the Trump International Hotel- Old Post Office, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

The steps leading up to the Trump International Hotel, in D.C., early on the morning of the grand opening, Oct. 26, 2016. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

The grand lobby of the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a "soft opening" on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP photo/Rich Johnson) — The grand lobby of the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP/Rich Johnson)

11th street lobby entrance to the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — 11th street lobby entrance to the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Main lobby of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Main lobby of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets his daughter Ivanka Trump during the grand opening of Trump International Hotel in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. Donald Trump and his children hosted an official ribbon cutting ceremony and press conference to celebrate the grand opening of his new hotel. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel- Old Post Office, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

A dining area in the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a "soft opening" on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP photo/Rich Johnson) — A dining area in the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP/Rich Johnson)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is reflected in a mirror as he speaks during the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel- Old Post Office, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump, Melanie Trump and Ivanka Trump, speaks during the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel- Old Post Office, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Melania Trump, center, left, listens as her husband, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, speaks during the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel- Old Post Office, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Protesters outside the Trump International Hotel Oct. 26, protesting the hotel's official opening. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — Protesters outside the Trump International Hotel Oct. 26, protesting the hotel’s official opening. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A protester in patriotic gear at the opening of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Steven Plummer was selling campaign buttons outside the Trump Hotel Oct. 26. He had his bases covered: with both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton buttons available. With a smile, he said "For this particular crowd, we sold ...more Dump Trump buttons!" (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — Steven Plummer was selling campaign buttons outside the Trump Hotel Oct. 26. He had his bases covered: with both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton buttons available. With a smile, he said “For this particular crowd, we sold …more Dump Trump buttons!” (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Signs at the protest by unions supporting Trump Hotel workers in Las Vegas. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Josh Armstead is a dining hall worker at Georgetown University. He's a union member and says he was protesting in support of Trump hotel workers in Las Vegas. The employees at Trump's Las Vegas hotel won the right to unionize, but say Trump's refused to come to the bargaining table, so Unite HERE a labor group representing hotel and hospitality workers, was out in front of the Trump International Hotel in Washington DC urging a boycott of the new DC hotel. "We demand respect! And that's why I'm out here. I got my respect at my job when we won the union. I have rights. The workers in Las Vegas, they don't have rights. They need for Donald Trump to actually sit down. If he wants to make America great again he needs to start there!" (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — Josh Armstead is a dining hall worker at Georgetown University. He’s a union member and says he was protesting in support of Trump hotel workers in Las Vegas. The employees at Trump’s Las Vegas hotel won the right to unionize, but say Trump’s refused to come to the bargaining table, so Unite HERE a labor group representing hotel and hospitality workers, was out in front of the Trump International Hotel in Washington DC urging a boycott of the new DC hotel. “We demand respect! And that’s why I’m out here. I got my respect at my job when we won the union. I have rights. The workers in Las Vegas, they don’t have rights. They need for Donald Trump to actually sit down. If he wants to make America great again he needs to start there!” (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A protester holds up a sign at the Trump Interational Hotel opening Oct. 26. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A figure of Donald Trump held aloft by protesters outside the Trump International Hotel in D.C. Oct. 26. Dozens of protesters affiliated with a union representing hotel and hospitality workers, protested the hotel's opening. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — A figure of Donald Trump held aloft by protesters outside the Trump International Hotel in D.C. Oct. 26. Dozens of protesters affiliated with a union representing hotel and hospitality workers, protested the hotel’s opening. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Getting ready for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of @realDonaldTrump hotel (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/2ybE8WTd7K
— Neal Augenstein (@AugensteinWTOP) October 26, 2016

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Exterior of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Exterior of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Protesters outside the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a "soft opening" on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP photo/Rich Johnson) — Protesters outside the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP/Rich Johnson)

A counter-demonstrator outside the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a "soft opening" on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP photo/Rich Johnson) — A counter-demonstrator outside the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP/Rich Johnson)

A counter-demonstrater outside the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a "soft opening" on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP photo/Rich Johnson) — A counter-demonstrater outside the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP/Rich Johnson)

A view of the skylight in the grand lobby of the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a "soft opening" on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP photo/Rich Johnson) — A view of the skylight in the grand lobby of the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP/Rich Johnson)

A view of the bar in the grand lobby of the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a "soft opening" on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP photo/Rich Johnson) — A view of the bar in the grand lobby of the Trump International Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. The hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. (WTOP/Rich Johnson)

Demonstrators stand outside the Trump International Hotel during it's 'soft-opening' in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Demonstrators stand outside the Trump International Hotel during it’s ‘soft-opening’ in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Workers move around inside the Trump International Hotel during it's 'soft-opening' in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Workers move around inside the Trump International Hotel during it’s ‘soft-opening’ in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Workers continue work at the Trump International Hotel during the 'soft-opening' in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Workers continue work at the Trump International Hotel during the ‘soft-opening’ in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Workers vacuum furniture in the lobby at the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Workers vacuum furniture in the lobby at the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Inside the Trump International Hotel during "soft-opening" in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Inside the Trump International Hotel during “soft-opening” in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Pedestrians cross Pennsylvania Ave., across the street from the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Pedestrians cross Pennsylvania Ave., across the street from the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Demonstrators protests in front of the main entrance to the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Demonstrators protests in front of the main entrance to the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Workers continue work outside the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Workers continue work outside the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Work continues inside the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Work continues inside the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Workers begin to stock the bar with liquor at the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Workers begin to stock the bar with liquor at the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

A worker cleans the marble in the lobby of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — A worker cleans the marble in the lobby of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Washington. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Work continues inside as the final details are made to the lobby area of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won't be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a "soft opening." Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Work continues inside as the final details are made to the lobby area of the Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown Washington building is set to open. The Trump International Hotel will begin serving guests Monday. There won’t be any fanfare around the opening, which is known as a “soft opening.” Grand-opening ceremonies are being planned for October. The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building on Pennsylvania Avenue into a hotel. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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WASHINGTON — The luxury hotel Donald Trump has built in an iconic downtown D.C. building is now open. The Trump International Hotel held a “soft opening” on Sept. 12; the grand opening ceremony was Oct. 26.

The Trump Organization won a 60-year lease from the federal government in 2012 to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. See photos of the luxury amenities inside and some of the controversy outside the hotel as protesters descended on the hotel for the opening.