The Waldorf Astoria - New York

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Overview

Occupying an entire city block, this Art Deco landmark is every bit the Grande Dame you would expect. The coveted Park Avenue location is just 2 blocks from Rockefeller Center and its famous ice-skating rink. After a twirl on the ice, head to Fifth Avenue, where luxury shopping includes Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., and the flagship Saks Fifth Avenue--all within a 15-minute walk of the Waldorf. If your tastes lean more toward culture than couture, the Museum of Modern Art is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. In the evening, take your pick of New York's nightlife--the latest Broadway musical, a concert or Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, or dinner at a 5-star restaurant--all just a short walk or taxi ride way.

You'll follow in the footsteps of U.S. presidents, heads of state, socialites, and celebrities when you enter the Waldorf Astoria's opulent lobby. As you pass through the Park Avenue entrance, stop to admire the circular Art Deco floor mosaic created in 1931 by French artist Louis Rigal.

The Waldorf's lobby is home to some of New York's most celebrated restaurants and lounges. Peacock Alley is renowned for its extravagant brunch, and Oscar's American Brasserie specializes in the Eggs Benedict--a dish, by most accounts, that was invented at this hotel. Rub elbows with the city's elite at Bull and Bear Steakhouse's mahogany bar, or sample a steak. The clubby Sir Harry's Bar serves a signature Rob Roy cocktail--also believed to have originated at the Waldorf. Room service is, of course, available 24 hours.

If you're lucky enough to attend an event in the Grand Ballroom, you'll encounter a regal recreation of the Court Theatre in Versailles, large enough to accommodate 1,500 guests for dinner. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the lobby and public areas. Valet parking is available for a surcharge.

The 42-story hotel offers 1,416 guestrooms and suites, and no 2 are exactly alike. At the end of a day of meetings or exploring the city sights, you'll be relieved to sink into a bed with a plush pillowtop mattress and triple sheeting. All guestrooms and suites have flat-panel TVs with premium and international channels. All rooms offer high-speed Internet access (surcharge).

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. 
• Check-in time starts at: 3 PM
• Check-out time is: Noon
• Pets accepted

• General
• Air-conditioned public areas
 
• Ballroom(s)
 
• Bar/lounge
• Elevator/lift
 
• Gift shops or newsstand
 
• Luggage storage
• Number of floors - 42
 
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
 
• Shopping on site
• Total number of rooms - 1,416
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  • One meeting/conference room
   
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
   
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Valet parking (surcharge)

• Rooms (all rooms include)
• Blackout drapes/curtains
 
• Clock radio
 
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Desk
 
• Electronic/magnetic keys
 
• Electronic check-out
• In-room safe
 
• Iron/ironing board
 
• Rollaway beds available
• Smoking permitted
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  • Air conditioning
   
  • Cable television service
   
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary newspaper
   
  • Complimentary toiletries
   
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax machine
   
  • Hair dryer
   
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
   
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
   
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Minibar
   
  • Multi-line phone
   
  • Pay movies
  • Pillowtop mattress
   
  • Premium television channel(s)
   
  • Television Internet access (complimentary)
  • Voice mail
   
  • Wake-up calls
   
  • Window opens

• Services
• Multilingual staff
 
• Parking (surcharge)
 
• Parking garage
• Porter/bellhop
 
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
 
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
 
• Tour assistance
 
• Valet parking
• Wedding services
• View more services
  • ATM/banking
   
  • Beauty services
   
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Concierge services
   
  • Currency exchange
   
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check-in
   
  • Express check-out
   
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
   
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
   
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
   
  • Limo or Town Car service available
   
  • Medical assistance available

• Business & Event
• 24-hour front desk
 
• Audio-visual equipment
 
• Banquet facilities
• Business center
 
• Business services
 
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Event catering
 
• Exhibit space
 
• Room service (24 hours)
• Technology helpdesk

• Accessibility Features**
• Accessibility equipment for the deaf
 
• Accessible bathroom
 
• Accessible path of travel
• Braille or raised signage
 
• In-room accessibility
 
• Roll-in shower

**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

The Waldorf Astoria's restaurants and lounges enjoy a storied past--both as prestigious New York social destinations and as the rumored birthplaces of the Rob Roy cocktail and the brunch mainstay Eggs Benedict. Savor a steak in the Bull and Bear Steakhouse, or sample Peacock Alley's famed Sunday brunch. The first hotel in the world to offer room service, the Waldorf provides it around the clock.

Bull and Bear Steakhouse - This quintessential New York steakhouse features Prime Angus steaks and fresh seafood. The legendary mahogany bar is the rumored birthplace of the Rob Roy cocktail. Movers and shakers reserve the wine library for private dining and strategic gatherings. Open for dinner.

Peacock Alley - The place to see and be seen, this lobby restaurant is known for its sumptuous Sunday brunch. A separate lounge features a 30-foot bar, and a private dining salon can be reserved for special events. Serving breakfast, lunch, and small plates for dinner.

Oscar's Brasserie - This casual brasserie is named after the Waldorf's famed maitre d' Oscar Tschirky, credited with inventing the Waldorf salad. Offerings also include the (reportedly) Waldorf-invented Eggs Benedict. Open for daily breakfast and weekend lunch.

Sir Harry's - This clubby Manhattan mainstay is located just off the lobby. Sip a Rob Roy or Waldorf Sunset at the elegant bar, or join friends around one of the lounge's checkerboard tables. Open from early afternoon until late night.

Room service - Available 24 hours a day.

If you have energy left after shopping and touring New York, the Waldorf Astoria's 2,500-square-foot fitness facility is open 24 hours. There is a surcharge for registered guests.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Valet parking fee: US$ 50 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.