SURPRISED HE DIDN'T ASK THEM TO PUT HIM UP IN THE REAL ONE:

Barack Obama's Indian delegation 'books 800 rooms in Mumbai' (Philip Sherwell, 24 Oct 2010, Daily Telegraph)

Barack Obama and his travelling delegation have book at least 800 rooms for the president's trip to Mumbai, according to reports, including the entire Taj Mahal hotel. [...]

"Obama's contingent is huge," a senior Indian security official told the newspaper. "There are two jumbo jets coming along with Air Force One, which will be flanked by security jets. The President's convoy has 45 cars."

The Economic Times also reported that Mr Obama's delegation is so large that another 300 rooms have reportedly been booked in other luxury Mumbai hotels.

Posted by Orrin Judd at October 25, 2010 6:27 AM