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A hero’s welcome! The moment Trump makes a surprise appearance at his DC hotel to huge cheers after ditching the press just 36 hours before the inauguration

• The president-elect shocked the press by making a surprise visit to his hotel
• Trump was cheered by a crowd of supporters and employees when he arrived
• Big name Trump allies, such as Rudy Giuliani and Newt Gingrich, were on hand
• After about 30 minutes inside, he rushed off in his motorcade to the airport
• The quick visit has fueled rumors he will stay in the hotel on inauguration eve

By Alana Goodman For Dailymail.com, 19 January 2017

Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome as he made a sudden surprise visit to his own Washington DC hotel on Wednesday evening.

The president-elect arrived to cheers from a crowd of VIPs and campaign surrogates at the Trump Hotel – seen in exclusive DailyMail.com footage.

The triumphant entry came after feigning a drive to the city’s Reagan National airport, then ducking the political press corps before turning around to drive to his own hotel.

But it was a quick stop – he spent just about 30 minutes inside the hotel, including the restaurant BLT Steak, before rushing back off in his motorcade.

 Donald Trump received a hero’s welcome as he made a sudden surprise visit to his own Washington DC hotel on Wednesday evening. He is pictured at the motorcade

The hotel’s 200-foot ceiling was festooned with baskets of red-white-and-blue balloons – in preparation for a balloon drop on Friday after the inauguration ceremony.

The typically subdued hotel lobby was also decked out in blue and red strobe lights and dance music blasted, as staff prepared for the upcoming celebrations.

There has been some speculation about where Trump will stay the night before he takes the oath of office later this week.ton rubbing elbows with top donors at two ‘dinners’ where he did not eat, Trump was expected to drive fly back to New York, but made an abrupt change of plans.

His motorcade changed direction, to the dismay of Washington reporters who were trying to keep up with him as Trump’s car made a beeline for his hotel.

Today:

Donald Trump and his family arrived in Washington DC shortly after noon on Thursday, just 24 hours before the billionaire businessman will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.

The president-elect’s family exited the plane first after landing at Joint Base Andrews, with Donald’s son Barron hesitantly leading the way.

Donald’s 10-year-old son was then followed by Donald Jr. and his wife Vanessa with their five children. Eric Trump exited next with his wife Lara.

The Donald’s two oldest sons only down for the weekend before they head back to New York City and get to work running the Trump organization whole their father is in office.

Then came America’s new political power couple Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, along with their three children.

The family touched down in what will now be their new home as Kushner gets to work as a senior adviser to Trump in the White House.

Tiffany Trump was the last child to leave, exiting solo and without boyfriend Ross Mechanic, who had de-boarded at the rear of the aircraft. She was followed by some of Donald’s siblings.

Then, after a pause, Donald and Melania exited the plane, with Donald waving to those at the base before descending the stairs with his wife.

Donald posted an Instagram photo of himself exiting the plane almost immediately after landing, writing: ‘Just landed with Melania & my family. Thank you for all of your support. I love you – and WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!’

Donald Jr. posted a similar photo of his family getting off the plane on his Instagram account, writing: ‘And we are in DC. Pretty surreal experience so far.’

And Ivanka posted a photo of her family as well, writing: ‘Arriving in Washington DC with my family. A very special moment! #MAGA #Inauguration2017’

Greeting the crowd: Donald waves to the crowd as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday afternoon

Proud hubby: Melania reveived thunderous appluase after her remarks at a GOP lencheon and got a kiss from Trump

Party with party members: For his first stop in DC on Thursday, Trump headed over to his eponymous hotel for a luncheon being held for GOP lawmakers

She speaks: Once there, Melania surprised many in the crowd by taking the stage and making a few remarks

Hail to the chief: Trump exited the flight after his family on Thursday, 24 hours before he will be sworn in as president

New first lady: Melania emerged from the plane before her husband and then waited for him to join her

Here he comes: Melania exited the plane first and then waited for her husband to join her before they descended to their waiting car

Salute: Two members of the Air Force salute next to Donald Trump and wife Melania (above) after they exit the plane

New roles: President-elect Trump and his wife Melania are greeted upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base on Thursday

And he’s off: Trump and his family then headed to his Washington DC hotel  where they will spend the night

For his first stop in DC on Thursday, Trump headed over to his eponymous hotel for a luncheon being held for GOP lawmakers in the nation’s capital.

Once there, Melania surprised many in the crowd by taking the stage and making a few remarks.

 ‘Would you like to say a couple of words?’ Trump said from the podium of the event, inviting his wife on stage.

‘It’s great to be here and thank you all for your support,’ Melania said to the crowd.

‘And tomorrow we start the work. Ahead [there is] a lot of responsibility, a lot to take care of, and we will Make America great again.’

There was thunderous applause from those in attendance when she finished her remarks.

Trump then kissed his wife and escorted her off the stage.

Welcome to DC: Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner exit the plane on Thursday with their three children (above)

New home: Ivanka carried son Theodore down the stairs from the plane and then paused before entering one of the waiting cars

Heading out: Barron appeared a bit uncertain at first as he made his way off the plane ahead of everyone on Thursday

Leading the way: Barron Trump (above) was the first to depart from the plane, followed by his niece Kai, Donald Jr’s oldest daughter

Sons: Donald Jr. exited the plane with his wife Vanessa and their five children, followed by Eric and his wife Lara (above)

Donald posted an Instagram photo of himself exiting the plane almost immediately after landing, writing: ‘Just landed with Melania & my family. Thank you for all of your support. I love you – and WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!’

Making an entrance: Ross Mechanic (left) and Tiffany Trump (right)  depart their vehicles after arriving at the hotel on Thursday

Audience: The Trump family and Steve Bannon watched as their father and Melania spoke on Thursday afternoon at the hotel (l to r: Tiffany, Steve Bannon, Kai, Donald Jr., Jared Kushner and Eric)