The Waldorf - Astoria
New York, New York
The Waldorf - Astoria is a hotel located in New York.
The WaldorfAstoria the renowned New York luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan offers elegant accommodations and amenities including boutiques restaurants and banquet facilities.The WaldorfAstoria is the embodiment of luxury and splendor. An official New York City landmark since 1993 this legendary Art Deco treasure occupies an entire city block on fashionable Park Avenue and has completed renovations totaling in excess of 300 million. The hotel is walking distance to Radio City Music Hall Rockefeller Center St. Patrick's Cathedral and the world-famous galleries and shopping of Fifth Avenue. Each of the hotel's 1425 guestrooms is individually and stylishly decorated to echo the sophisticated tastes of the hotel's clientele. The hotel offers a wide variety of accommodations-from spacious single rooms to grand multi-bedroom suites. All feature high speed internet access dual-line telephones with voice mail fax machines mini-bar hair dryers and large marble bathrooms. Travelers return again to The WaldorfAstoria for timeless elegance luxurious comfort and classic sophistication.
Places to eat within 5km of The Waldorf - Astoria include Bull & Bear At The Waldorf Astoria, Giambelli, Avra Estiatorio, and Lexington Avenue Grill.
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The Waldorf - Astoria reviews
Rated 8 out of 10 with 25 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 19 Sep 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
Nicely appointed but could use some updating. Still, the service was excellent and I enjoyed my stay. Hope to visit again!
Positives: Great location, Enjoyed grandeur of an old NYC hotel.
Negatives: Had a really tough time changing my bed preference. Bounced between hotel.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 07 Jun 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
Very nice. Luxury rooms and bathrooms. Great location near Grand Central station. Excellent staff. Weekend price was right for the quality of the room.
Positives: Nice rooms, luxury beds, view, vintage style quality in perfect new condition, nice lobby.
Negatives: Air conditioning did not work fast enough. Might have been user error on my part.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 02 Apr 2011 rated 9 out of 10.
NYC landmark, historic & glamour, excellent 4 the price and space, would have more amenities. It´s excellent located at walking distance (6 long blocks) to central park. Test the Sunday brunch ($100) at the lobby.
Positives: Historic and glamour.
Negatives: Some things would have updated renovations for the price.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 17 Feb 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
It has maintained traditional high standard of service at reasonable price which is hard to beat.
Positives: This hotel is one of NY hallmark that is a must to use and enjoy.
Negatives: None
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 26 Jan 2011 rated 9 out of 10.
This is an historic and elegant hotel in a great location. That being said, it does show it's age in places. Some rooms are about shabby, and heat is not controlled by individual room. Ours was very hot even though temps outside were in single digits. If you are looking for modern, this isn't for you. However, if you like history and elegance the Waldorf is a great hotel. Rooms are spacious enough for families, and location is ideal.
Positives: Location. Opulence and history.
Negatives: Booked room was shabby, shower didn't work, and had unpleasant odor. We were moved to a much nicer room without hassle.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 09 Aug 2010 rated 7 out of 10.
The Waldorf has an amazing reputation, but the cleanliness of the room was not up to par. The carpet had obvioulsy not been vacuumed for some time. The bathroom tub had dust build-up on the outer part and an unused sanitary napkin was found by the hair dryer in the closet.
Positives: Convenience to metro, central to shopping & tourist sites.
Negatives: Room was not very clean for the level of hotel.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 16 Jul 2010 rated 8 out of 10.
Nice old hotel with lots of history. Has now become more of a tourist hotel instead of a luxury hotel. Discouraging to see poorly dressed tourists in the lobby wearing ball caps, wife-beater shirts and flip flops when you are paying exorbitant price/ night for a luxury experience.
Positives: Beautiful lobby.
Negatives: Mattress too soft.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 27 Mar 2010 rated 9 out of 10.
Waldorf is convenient to 5th Ave. shopping, grand central, and many good restaurants. art deco lobby is beautiful. Would not pay extra for concierge level as club was overcrowded and not available for lunch or cocktails.
Positives: Excellent location and facilities.
Negatives: Concierge, room was very disappointing, breakfast only. My suite was maybe 400 sq ft.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 17 Sep 2009 rated 4 out of 10.
Encountered the manager while I was checking in. What an inconsiderate and condescending person. She rudely cut short information that she was providing and engaged a conversation with another employee. No excuse me or pardon me, just turned away to a customer who was paying big bucks! What happened to the customer comes first philosophy? The owners should consider her contribution to the hotel.
Positives: Old World charm.
Negatives: Over priced, stuffy, outdated and the employees.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 23 Jul 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
great price,even better hotel
Positives: the staff was amazing
Negatives: all good
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 20 Jul 2009 rated 9 out of 10.
Everyone was extremely helpful. We had a problem with our shower and it was fixed immediately.
Positives: Very comfortable bed, linens, etc.
Negatives: No coffee maker in room
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 29 Apr 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
Very comfortable and luxurious, a walk to central park and many midtown venues. Many elevators so you never had to wait. Airport shuttles directly to the hotel, saving on cab fare. Concierge staff were extremely helpful, looking up little destinations and helping with directions
Positives: Every employee was helpful. Lovely and comfortable.
Negatives: Sunday brunch made the whole lobby situation a disaster.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 24 Feb 2009 rated 8 out of 10.
Service was great. Bathrooms were large and well planned. Double beds were small to share. The overall decor is starting to look weathered, but the rooms were very clean.
Positives: The service was outstanding.
Negatives: Starting to look weathered.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 01 Dec 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
Fabulous staff. There was always staff around to help meet your needs.
Positives: Friendly staff.
Negatives: Garbage on roof which was a view.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 13 Nov 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
Hotel met our expectations. Beautiful and spacious lobby area, very pleasant bar and dining areas. Parking pricy but convenient.
Positives: Parking was very convenient, staff very friendly and helpful.
Negatives: Did not offer free coffee in the lobby in the morning.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 22 Aug 2008 rated 7 out of 10.
Classic NYC experience at the Waldorf Astoria - although it seems to be overrun by Midwesterners in shorts & sandals. The clientele is a little less classy but the lobby looks like a movie set, old Hollywood. Rooms are small but quite nice, great bathrooms & products. We left early but our room seemed to be very quiet.
Positives: The room was really nice, although small. Comfy bed.
Negatives: Expensive for the room size but it was nice, quiet.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Aug 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
The comfort, accommodations, and service were all beyo9nd expectation.
Positives: Comfort and accommodations were fabulous.
Negatives: Everything was great.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 21 Jul 2008 rated 2 out of 10.
NA.
Positives: Location.
Negatives: Did not accommodate our needs.
Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 04 Jun 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
The Waldorf was a dream come true. It was absolutely beautiful. They had every service that you could possibly need. It is located in the heart of New York which made it a wonderful choice for a short vacation. The Staff is wonderful, the room service is extremely pricey, but all in all we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Positives: The Waldorf is a top hotel with outstanding staff and exceeded our expectations.
Negatives: The room service price was extremely inflated.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 30 May 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
Exquisite and charming.
Positives: Old worldly, comfortable, homely.
Negatives: I really miss the piano player in the foyer, it created an amazing ambience which is now very lost.
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 23 May 2008 rated 10 out of 10.
The Waldorf Astoria is definitely part of the New York experience, and recommended for anyone looking for a weekend getaway. The Peacock Alley restaurant was also excellent.
Positives: The romantic elegance of the lobby and restaurant areas.
Negatives: No easy access to early morning coffee, or hotel store.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 May 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
It was nice to get away and be in a hotel that had uniqueness to it. The staff made us feel welcome ant were available to answer questions, give us directions, and even lent us an umbrella to go out in the rain.
Positives: It had personality. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Negatives: I can't find anything that I didn't like.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 22 May 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
The hotel and the location were very good.
Positives: The room was very clean and nicely presented.
Negatives: The hotel gave us the smallest room with the poorest view available.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 May 2008 rated 9 out of 10.
On my arrival, they gave me a terrible dark dingy small room with mould smell. I requested a better room and only then, they provided me a great room in a very high floor. It was a day and night of difference experience. I did this evaluation on the basis of the second beautiful room.
Positives: Beautiful hotel, centrally located.
Negatives: I won't tale breakfast from the hotel restaurant. Too expensive for the quality of the food they serve.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 05 Feb 2008 rated 8 out of 10.
Loved the location. The suite was old and tired. Old style furniture and amenities. Old style TV etc. Should have been much nicer.
Positives: The history and grandness.
Negatives: The suite was not up to today's standards for luxury.
Amenities
24-hour security. ATM/Cash machine. Air conditioning. Airline desk. Barber shop. Beauty shop/salon. Business center. Child programs. Children's play area. Coffee shop. Complimentary shoeshine. Concierge desk. Conference facilities. Currency exchange. Direct dial telephone. Executive floor. Exercise gym. Express check-in. Express check-out. Fire safety compliant. Full american breakfast. Gift/News stand. Hairdresser/barber. Interior corridors. Ironing board. Jogging track. Late check-out available. Massage services. Meeting rooms. Non-smoking rooms (generic). Pets allowed. Photocopy center. Playground. Public address system. Public area air conditioned. Racquetball. Safe deposit box. Secured parking. Security. Shoe shine stand. Sundry/Convenience store. Telephone jack adaptor available. Tennis court. Tour/sightseeing desk. Transportation. Transportation services - local area. Transportation services - local office. Turndown service. Valet parking.
Location details / directions
La Guardia Airport (LGA) 13.00 Mile W. John F. Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) 15.00 Mile NW. Newark Intl Airport (EWR) 20.00 Mile NE.
Starting at La Guardia Airport Take Grand Central Parkway to Triboro Bridge/FDR to East 49th Street. Make a RIGHT on to 49th Street. Take 49th to Park Avenue. Make a RIGHT on Park Avenue The WaldorfAstoria is on the RIGHT.
Starting at John F. Kennedy Intl Airport Van Wyck Exp. NORTH to Grand Central Pkwy follow to the LIE Long Island Expressway. Take the Midtown Tunnel to 34th Street RIGHT on 3rd Ave LEFT on to 49th St WEST to Park Ave. Make a RIGHT on Park Ave hotel is on the RIGHT.
Starting at Newark Intl Airport Take the Lincoln Tunnel into the city. Go NORTH on 8th Avenue turn RIGHT on 48th Street turn LEFT onto Park Avenue. The WaldorfAstoria is on the RIGHT.
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