A literal landmark since 1893, The Waldorf Astoria is an Art Deco hotel that has offered grace, style and luxury to Hollywood celebrities, presidents, dignitaries and many other VIP’s since it opened in 1931. Located on the prestigious block at 301 Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan, the hotel is a short walk away from some of the best the city has to offer including the Broadway Theater District, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales.
With its central locale the hotel is also within 20 miles of JFK, La Guardia and Newark International Airport.
The 47-story hotel features a large, opulent lobby upon entrance and is decorated in an English manor house style. The 1,508 guestrooms and suites have triple-sheeted beds with down comforters as well as marble bathrooms, designer bath products, formal window treatments and crystal-and-brass lamps. Amenities include desks, speakerphones, high-speed Internet access, minibars, cable televisions, an in-room safe, climate control, wake-up calls, air conditioning, complimentary newspaper and toiletries. Other services include a 2,500 square-foot fitness facility (surcharge), meeting rooms, a ballroom, eight boutiques, room service and a bridal salon. The hotel’s concierge staff speaks multiple languages and can help guests obtain theater tickets, arrange transportation and assist with babysitting.
Three on-site restaurants and one lounge serve an array of international cuisines and cocktails. Dining choices include the Peacock Alley, best known for its delectable Sunday brunch, a steakhouse, a Japanese restaurant, and an American brasserie. Sir Harry’s Bar offers a peaceful retreat without leaving the hotel.
