The Waldorf Astoria

Location. The Waldorf Astoria is a New York Art Deco landmark and icon hosting dignitaries, presidents and Hollywood celebrities since opening in 1931. The hotel is within 20 miles of La Guardia, JFK and Newark International Airports. Located in East Midtown Manhattan, this hotel is a four-block walk from the Broadway Theater District and Bloomingdale's is only nine blocks away. Occupying an entire block on prestigious Park Avenue, the Waldorf Astoria is one of the original grand hotels.

Hotel Features. The large, opulent lobby area has been restored to its original splendor. This extraordinary hotel offers elegant amenities to make guests feel comfortable and at home. Three on-site restaurants and one lounge serve an array of international cuisines and cocktails. Dining options include the Peacock Alley restaurant best known for its delectable Sunday brunch and fish and seafood menu. Guests can relax in the Cocktail Terrace for afternoon tea and drinks. The Waldorf Astoria features a 2,500 square-foot fitness facility (surcharge). The hotel's concierge staff speaks multiple languages and help guests obtain theater tickets and arrange transportation and babysitting. The Waldorf also houses the biggest ballroom in Manhattan and offers 40 meeting rooms, eight boutiques, a bridal salon and room service.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms and suites symbolize old world elegance with high ceilings, rich brocades, marble bathrooms and designer bath products, formal window treatments, crystal-and-brass lamps and triple-sheeted bedding. Amenities offered in guestrooms include desks, minibars, high-speed Internet access (fee applies) and cable television. Select suites feature entry foyers and living areas.

Expert Tip. Two blocks away from the Waldorf Astoria is famed Fifth Avenue, a shopper's paradise that includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

Valet parking: $50 per 24-hour period

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

Winter Escapes
Book a stay in a “Winter Escapes” rate category November 15, 2009 – March 31, 2010 for travel November 15, 2009 – March 31, 2010 and receive the following:

Breakfast for two

US$50 resort credit for two or three night stays

US$100 resort credit for four or five night stays

US$150 resort credit for six or seven night stays

US$200 resort credit for stays of eight nights or more

Complimentary one-night certificate for a future stay (must book by January 31, 2010)
Breakfast valid for two adults per room based upon double occupancy, plus any additional paid guests in the same room. Valid in designated resort restaurants only and does not include in-room dining. Taxes and gratuities not included. Activity Credits are per room, per stay. Credit will be applied at time of checkout. Final credit value will be based upon total nights consumed. Credit can be applied towards all hotel charges except room rate, corresponding taxes and resort fees. Offer is not combinable with other promotions, packages, negotiated/qualified rate plans or bonus offers. Credit is not transferable and cannot be used towards future stay. Unused portions of the credit will be forfeited and not reimbursed for cash. Free night certificate is valid for a stay with a minimum of three paid nights at participating hotels from May 1, 2010 - December 20, 2010. Advance reservations required. Free room night cannot be combined with other offers and not applicable to previous reservations or group bookings. Free Room Night applies to one night's room rate and tax only, in the same room type, and does not include incidental charges or gratuities. All offers subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply.