Donald Trump is planning to spend as little time in the White House as possible, according to reports.

The president-elect's preference for his $100 million New York penthouse has called into question who will pay for the 90-minute commute to the capital by helicopter.

During the campaign trail, the businessman would often fly back late at night to his gold-bedecked luxury home in Trump Tower so he could wake up in his own bed.

The New York Times claimed that Trump is already having discussions with advisers about how many days of the week he is required to spend in the White House.

Donald Trump is planning to spend as little time in the White House as possible, according to reports

He is currently living in his $100 million New York penthouse in Trump Tower, pictured is the president-elect being interviewed in his home

He has reportedly told them he would like to spend time in New York whenever he can.

Melania is understood to be expecting to make the move to Washington.

But the couple's 10-year-old son, Barron, is midway through a school year at the private Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School, in Manhattan.

It has been speculated Barron may move to Washington to be schooled at Sidwell Friends – which has educated the children of presidents for the past 35 years.

But it has also been reported that the 10-year-old could actually remain in New York with his grandparents and stay at his current school.

The president-elect's preference for his $100 million New York penthouse has called into question who will pay for the 90-minute commute to the capital by helicopter

It is hardly surprising that the president-elect is reluctant to leave his 30,000 sq ft Manhattan apartment which is spread over three floors and boasts breathtaking views of Central Park

His Trump Tower penthouse boasts chandeliers and ceilings painted with scenes from classical Greek myths (shown)

Trump is likely to spend most of the week in Washington, returning to Trump Tower or his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach on weekends.

His advisers said the mogul was impressed with the White House during his meeting with President Obama.

They said they hope he becomes more accustomed to living there once he becomes 'less overwhelmed and more comfortable' with the presidency.

It is hardly surprising that the president-elect is reluctant to leave his 30,000 sq ft Manhattan apartment which is spread over three floors and boasts breathtaking views of Central Park.

The luxurious penthouse appears to take inspiration from the Palace of Versailles, with floor to ceiling marble and walls garnished in 24-carat gold.

Trump has previously promised he was not planning to change the decor in the White House (shown) to match his own tastes - prompting sighs of relief

Melania is understood to be expecting to make the move to Washington, pictured meeting Michelle Obama in the White House

The over-the-top decor starts with the gold and diamond front door that greets visitors.

It continues throughout, with ceilings painted with scenes from classical Greek myths.

Golden cherubs, crown molding, lamps and ornate vases help to complete the posh modern-day palace.

Trump has previously promised he was not planning to change the decor in the White House to match his own tastes - prompting sighs of relief.

'Honestly, look: It's a very special place,' he told CNN earlier this year.

'It's a very special building. The White House represents something so important.

'It's gonna be clean. It's gonna be beautiful. It's gonna be well maintained. It's gonna be just like it is. I'm gonna be working — I'm not gonna be decorating.'