Waldorf Astoria New York
Hotel · Midtown East
301 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022
Highlights
Iconic Art Deco landmark with refined rooms, fine dining, and a spa.
Iconic Art Deco landmark with refined rooms, fine dining, and a spa.
"Opened in 1931, this Art Deco masterpiece has, over nearly 80 years, played host to political figures including Queen Elizabeth, the Dalai Lama and Barack Obama, as well as celebrities such as Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich, Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. It was the first hotel in New York City to offer room service, have electricity in rooms and allow single-women guests. After an eight-year, nearly $2 billion renovation by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, it has reopened at 301 Park Avenue (between East 49th and 50th streets) and now presents three new restaurants and an expanded guest reception and public spaces." - Andrea Strong
"Reopened to guests on July 15 after a multi-year restoration, this iconic 1931 landmark has been reimagined with 375 larger hotel rooms (plus 372 residences) and modernized public spaces that retain art deco glamour. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill led the preservation and adaptive-reuse work across roughly 62,000 square feet designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, while interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon use soft leathers, tailored upholstery, custom furniture, artisanal hardware, and marble bathrooms to deliver restrained, elegant nods to the building’s heritage. Artisans restored metalwork, hand-painted murals, mosaics, and gold-leaf details, and designers introduced more natural light, greater accessibility, integrated lighting systems, and automated curtains to meet contemporary needs. Visual continuity is emphasized in public areas (for example, the reception fireplace uses the same marble as the historic bar columns), and the staff presentation has been updated with chic, tailored uniforms by a British couture designer to match the hotel’s blend of timeless elegance and modern innovation." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"A historic Manhattan hotel reopening with revamped Art Deco-style interiors, a 30,000-square-foot spa, and a two-story brasserie."
"An art-deco masterpiece in the heart of Manhattan undergoing a top-to-bottom overhaul this year, positioned as a must-visit for those interested in history and legendary hospitality." - Jennifer Flowers
"After an eight-year renovation, this iconic New York hotel is being meticulously restored by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with interiors by Pierre‑Yves Rochon, combining original Art Deco architecture with contemporary furnishings to revive its historical place in the city’s social life." - Chris Dong
