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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 ...
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hotel, situated on prestigious Park Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, and within walking distance to the city's most famous attractions. Only steps from the Waldorf ...
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2800-m² spa dedicated to beauty and well-being only a 30-minute drive from Paris. Trianon Palace features 2 beautiful buildings facing one another. You can choose one of the 100 rooms and suites in the historic Palace building or one of the 99 spacious rooms in the modern Pavilion building.Blending a host of 4-star facilities with uniquely stylish settings, the hotel offers excellent services, stunning views of Versailles and exquisite French fare at the restaurant, Le Gordon Ramsay au Trianon.
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hotel offers endless family-friendly activities along with gourmet on-site dining options and spa services.Originally built in 1920, the Casa Marina Resort elegantly combines historic charm with state-of-the-art amenities, including wireless internet access. Guests can also enjoy the modern fitness center and 2 oceanfront swimming pools.Guests at the Casa Marina can easily access a large variety of recreational activities without ever leaving the hotel, including kayak rentals, boat trips, scuba diving classes and snorkeling excursions.Popular Key West attractions, including the historic Old Town area can be found only a short distance from the Waldorf Astoria-Casa Marina. The numerous shops, entertainment and nightlife of Duval Street are also only minutes away.
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Versailles, less than 17 kilometres from Paris. The hotel offers 199 soundproofed guestrooms and suites located in two buildings; a more modern pavillion, and the Palace, dating from 1910. The buildings are connected via an underground passage. The rooms and suites are all decorated in purple, light green, and gold shades, and feature views of Trianon's hotel park, the royal domain or Versaille Castle. Bathrooms with mosaic tile floors include heated towel racks, combination shower/tubs, and double basin sinks. The rooms and suites are air conditioned, and amenities include high speed Internet access and flatscreen televisions with satellite channels. The Spa Guerlain at the Trianon Palace offers a health and beauty centre with a wide range of treatments in 26 private cabins, an indoor pool, open air solarium, steam rooms, sauna and fitness centre. The legendary chef Gordon Ramsay opened his first restaurant in France at the Trianon Palace, featuring French inspired cusine. Seminars, conferences and other prestigious events for up to 300 guests are easily accommodated in any of the 19 conference rooms, all with wireless Internet access and audiovisual equipment. The hotel's has both indoor and ourdoor parking facilities (surcharge). Next to the hotel is the park of Château de Versailles, with running or walking trails open to the public.
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Cavalieri Hilton is a luxury hotel set in 15 acres of private parkland, three kilometres from the Vatican and four kilometres from the Coliseum. The 370 soundproofed guestrooms feature classical Italian decor and furnishings; all rooms have balconies with garden or city views and modern amenities including air conditioning, high speed Internet connections and satellite television with pay movies and video games. Bathrooms come with toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can take a dip in the Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool set in the hotel's 15 acres of private park or work out in one of the two gyms where instructors are on hand to assist with training programmes. Energetic guests can make use of the running track and tennis courts before relaxing in the indoor pool with hydro massage and water cascade. Guests in need of some pampering can visit the Grand Spa with its Turkish baths, hydro massage pools, saunas, relaxationarea, beauty centre and physiotherapist. Dining options include a poolside restaurant serving regional Italian dishes and a Michelin starred roof garden restaurant with stunning views of Rome and St. Peter's Dome. Families with children will appreciate the outdoor kids' pool, babysitting service and organised entertainment with clowns, balloons, games, videos and toy corner. There is also an onsite florist, gift shop, newsagent and cash machine. The Olympic Stadium is one kilometre away and the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are all within three kilometres of the hotel. Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport is 35 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.
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With views over Rome and a prized art collection displayed throughout the hotel, Rome ... more
Cavalieri Hilton is a luxury hotel set in 15 acres of private parkland, three kilometres from the Vatican and four kilometres from the Coliseum. The 370 soundproofed guestrooms feature classical Italian decor and furnishings; all rooms have balconies with garden or city views and modern amenities including air conditioning, high speed Internet connections and satellite television with pay movies and video games. Bathrooms come with toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can take a dip in the Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool set in the hotel's 15 acres of private park or work out in one of the two gyms where instructors are on hand to assist with training programmes. Energetic guests can make use of the running track and tennis courts before relaxing in the indoor pool with hydro massage and water cascade. Guests in need of some pampering can visit the Grand Spa with its Turkish baths, hydro massage pools, saunas, relaxationarea, beauty centre and physiotherapist. Dining options include a poolside restaurant serving regional Italian dishes and a Michelin starred roof garden restaurant with stunning views of Rome and St. Peter's Dome. Families with children will appreciate the outdoor kids' pool, babysitting service and organised entertainment with clowns, balloons, games, videos and toy corner. There is also an onsite florist, gift shop, newsagent and cash machine. The Olympic Stadium is one kilometre away and the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are all within three kilometres of the hotel. Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport is 35 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.
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The Trianon Palace is set in eight acres of gardens on the edge of the famed Chateau de ... more
Versailles, less than 17 kilometres from Paris. The hotel offers 199 soundproofed guestrooms and suites located in two buildings; a more modern pavillion, and the Palace, dating from 1910. The buildings are connected via an underground passage. The rooms and suites are all decorated in purple, light green, and gold shades, and feature views of Trianon's hotel park, the royal domain or Versaille Castle. Bathrooms with mosaic tile floors include heated towel racks, combination shower/tubs, and double basin sinks. The rooms and suites are air conditioned, and amenities include high speed Internet access and flatscreen televisions with satellite channels. The Spa Guerlain at the Trianon Palace offers a health and beauty centre with a wide range of treatments in 26 private cabins, an indoor pool, open air solarium, steam rooms, sauna and fitness centre. The legendary chef Gordon Ramsay opened his first restaurant in France at the Trianon Palace, featuring French inspired cusine. Seminars, conferences and other prestigious events for up to 300 guests are easily accommodated in any of the 19 conference rooms, all with wireless Internet access and audiovisual equipment. The hotel's has both indoor and ourdoor parking facilities (surcharge). Next to the hotel is the park of Château de Versailles, with running or walking trails open to the public.
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Set in Key West's Old Town and offering a private beachfront location, this resort ... more
features on-site dining options, access to numerous activities and luxurious guestrooms all featuring private balconies.The Reach Resort offers everything needed for an unforgettable stay, including poolside dining options, an outdoor swimming pool and rooms furnished with mini-refrigerators and iPod docking stations.Guests at the Reach can also enjoy access to services at the resort's nearby sister property, Casa Marina, including gourmet restaurants and spa services.Area attractions such as the exciting nightlife of Duval Street can be found only a short distance from the Waldorf Astoria-Reach Resort. Recreational activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and kayaking are also easily accessible.
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Advantages: Central and the Lobby is amazing Disadvantages: Poor and shabby customer service
...was one dark cloud on the horizon it would be our hotel. It simply did not live up to the high expectations l had set in my mind, and because of this we were severely let down.
We stayed at the world renowned Waldorf Astoria hotel. It is a name that rings with luxury and top quality, at least that’s what l thought. The Waldorf is the hotel all the visiting dignitaries stay at and all the American presidents have at one point ... ...often the back drop for many movies – Maid in Manhattan and Coming to America are just a few that have used the luxurious lobby to film in.
The hotel is styled in the Art Deco style and dates back as far as 1893. It is situated slap bang in central Manhattan between Lexington and Park Avenue on 50th Street. According to the hotel website and here l quote “….a reputation for unparalleled hospitality and service, the ... more
If you don’t already know (where have you been?) l have just come back from an amazing 6 night stay in New York City. It was fabulous and amazing, but if there was one dark cloud on the horizon it would be our hotel. It simply did not live up to the high expectations l had set in my mind, and because of this we were severely let down.
We stayed at the world renowned Waldorf Astoria hotel. It is a name that rings with luxury and top quality, at least that’s what l thought. The Waldorf is the hotel all the visiting dignitaries stay at and all the American presidents have at one point or other stayed in the hotel. The hotel is often the back drop for many movies – Maid in Manhattan and Coming to America are just a few that have used the luxurious lobby to film in.
The hotel is styled in the Art Deco style and dates back as far as 1893. It is situated slap bang in central Manhattan between Lexington and Park Avenue on 50th Street. According to the hotel website and here l quote “….a reputation for unparalleled hospitality and service, the Art Deco landmark beckons New Yorker and visitors alike.” I would tend to choke slightly at these words; my reasons will become apparent as l continue my review.
The hotel is huge and takes up almost a block, it is split between the Waldorf Towers (the Conrad side of the business) and the Waldorf Astoria (the Hilton hotel) both hotels share the same magnificent lobby, but for those in the more exclusive Waldorf Towers, you take a little side door and slip off in to a more opulent world - apparently, l did not get to slip through the a fore mentioned door so l can not possibly comment!!
In the Astoria the guest rooms are split into four categories:
• Deluxe Guest Rooms
• Business Class Rooms
• Astoria Level Rooms
• Various levels of Suites
We stayed in a deluxe guest room, and it was a corner room so it was slightly more spacious. We had a separate closet area, tea/coffee facilities, an extortionately priced mini bar, bathrobes, fax machine/work desk, large bathroom, TV and queen sized bed. The rooms were fine, decorated in the period style and whilst perhaps not as contemporary as l would like, l could see the art deco beauty and the opulence of the period. The bathroom was large with a good shower and deep bath; the sink area had a huge art deco designed mirror framing it and was marble effect flooring. The closest area housed 2 wardrobes and a sit down area where l used as my make up and hair port. There was also a lazy chair in the room also and separate air con.
The air conditioning in both the bedroom and the closet was very antiquated – and in fact l found it hard to breathe with it on so kept it off at night though the room was then freezing. The drinks in the mini bar were extortionate – ok this the case in most hotels but $5.25 for a coke?!!
The bed was fine quite comfortable and very large. The door into the room was not air tight or sound proofed, meaning we could hear our neighbours coming and going at all hours and anything that happened in the corridors. One of our neighbours had an early check out at 5am and we were wakened by the bell boy coming to remove their luggage. I was really pissed off – l was having enough trouble sleeping as l was hit badly with jet lag and did not need to be rudely awoke!
We had complimentary breakfast, as Paul holds a Hilton Honours Diamond card and therefore this is a perk. If he had not breakfast was not an option and according to information in our room a continental breakfast was $19.50 and hot buffet breakfast $25. This was to be had in Oscars on the ground floor. The breakfast was poor, very poor. Muffins, bagels, Danishes, coffee and orange juice for the continental. The hot buffet was wet scrabbled eggs, corn beef hash, potatoes, sausages or bacon. For the phenomenal cost it was simply not worth it. We found a place down the street called the Broadway dinner and we both had hot breakfasts and endless coffee for $15 for 2.
There were many restaurants and bars in the hotel but the hotel had annoyed us so much that we did not eat or drink there at all but for your information there is:
The Bull & Bear – offering traditional foods and has a bar service available also, l would note that jeans or trainers are not allowed in this bar!
Oscars American Brasserie – again open all day but more casual than the Bull & Bear
Inagiku Japanese Restaurant – rumour has it that this is a very fine Japanese restaurant, but again l cannot comment.
Sir Harry’s Bar/Lounge – a club type atmosphere and smart casual attire
Cocktail Terrace – over looks the lobby and be serenaded on Cole Porters Steinway!
Customer Service at the Waldorf leaves a lot to be desired. I felt that we were treated as second class citizens and really were not proffering enough cash, did not have the correct accent or were not wearing the correct labels and therefore the staff were simply there to ignore us. We checked in rather late due to a delay on our Heathrow flight, and when checking in they had our details wrong – only booking us for a 2 night stay instead of a 6 night stay. Paul informed them and we sauntered up to our room to get some shut eye. As far as we were aware the correct changes were made to our booking. Next morning we went to reception to collect our complimentary breakfast vouchers and were given 2. When we should have been given 6. When asked why we were told we had only a 2 night booking. Yet again we asked them to correct this fault and we received the rest of our breakfast vouchers. The staff questioned us like the Gestapo – thinking we were making the information regarding our booking up – Paul had to bring down his booking details to prove we spoke the truth! On Saturday morning we awoke to find an express check out form under our door – again he had to traipse down to reception to talk to them and correct our booking. By this time we were might displeased. He went to the diamond card counter and made a complaint, but apart from sticking fingers in her ears and singing “La La La l can’t hear you” the lady did nothing, and did not even apologise. That evening (Saturday) when we came back in after a long day of sight seeing looking forward to a bath and a glass of champagne – it was valentines day – our room key wouldn’t work – so we had to go and get it reactivated. Reception blamed us – we kept it next to another card and the magnetic strip deactivated it. So when we eventually accessed the room, and checked the second card which was no where near another credit card it too wouldn’t work – the hotel had deactivated them as they had our booking wrong. By this stage Paul was fit to be tied and went back down to reception. A smart arsed receptionist had the gall to say – l only just did this for you, what have you done now! He is lucky he is still alive!!
Finally, on the day of our real departure – they got the rate they had given Paul wrong, they messed up his credit card and it ended up costing him extra with differences in currencies and refunding monies. His poor blood pressure!
So our stay in the Waldorf was tampered by poor customer service. I was expecting exceptional service and received less than mediocre service, and to me this makes the difference between a good and a great hotel. For all the opulence and luxury it may extol if they can’t treat guests well they are in the wrong business.
If l haven’t put you off entirely you can check out the hotel for yourself and get rates (l didn’t pay so l cannot tell you!) at www.waldorf.com or via www.hilton.com
I have sent of an email to complain and received just an obligatory we have received your comments reply, l will be interested to hear what they have to say!
Advantages: New TV Disadvantages: The rest is old and dark
As the clan jetted in to New York for their three-night stay, they gazed over Manhattan illuminated by night, and of course the lasers creating the effect of an eternally-lasting World Trade Centre. Our plane came down [at the airport that is] and we climbed off the 767.
Once our baggage had been gathered from the belt, it was off outside to contend with the somewhat swelled queue of passengers waiting to hop in the back of a yellow cab. But the ... ...In we got after loading the bags and commanded, ‘to the Waldorf Astoria.’ The Waldorf, one of NYC’s famous landmarks features in many films and books and is renowned for its art deco looks. You’ll find it on Park Lane in Manhattan.
The Journey Continues…
The driver from Uruguay was in a mad hurry – he had some more passengers to pick up from JFK at half ten, and it was already ten o’clock. We swerved up ...
danieletheridge 18.04.2002
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Advantages: Superb location and communal areas Disadvantages: Hotel rooms being allowed to deteriorate
The Waldorf Astoria, An iconic, Landmark Hotel. This hotel has been in many films, so....I suppose I should be saying wow. My husband and I visited New York in the February of 2005. I was treated to a stay at the Waldorf Astoria. When we entered the hotel, I was.......blown away. The entrance is plush, extravagant yet elegant, with a pianist playing music, for those that wish to sit and enjoy a drink and just take in their surroundings. The reception ... ...were directed to our room, the disapointment set in. The room was shabby, the bathroom, although ornate and I am sure impressive in it\'s time, was dirty, the tap didn\'t work and everything was just looking a little tired. The main room area, was very much the same, the windows were dirty, the curtains were worn, the pelmet was slightly torn and all in all, it was not what I had expected / hoped for from the Waldorf Astoria. Luckily, when visiting ...
catkinsays 18.11.2007
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...New York and staying at the Waldorf Astoria, to me it represented the true glamour and romance of the city.
Upon arriving we were tired and just wanted to have a shower and then head off to take in a few of the closer sights. The queue to check in was HUGE, and when we finally got to the front we weren't even greeted with a hello or smile, just got asked for our names, not a good first impression. However, we were upgraded to the Waldorf Towers, ... ...When we finally found the lifts to go the Towers (eventually we were told that you don't use the main lifts) and found our room, the first thing that hit us was the strong smell of cigar smoke (we had asked for a non-smoking room, but upon questioning this we were told that there were no non-smoking rooms in the Towers part of the hotel). However, the room was lovely, with fantastic views of Park Avenue from the bedroom window. Slight down side was ...
SoozeAR 22.09.2005 (26.09.2005)
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Advantages: Great Location Disadvantages: Some areas look 'a little tired'
...in a Junior Suite at The Waldorf Astoria. We had read a few indifferent reviews of the Waldorf on various websites before booking, but this was our first trip to NYC and we wanted to stay at The Waldorf. We wanted to stay there because its such a famous hotel and also because its in a great location to see New York from.
On arrival, we had a slight queue but were greeted by a very pleasant female member of staff who checked us in very efficiently ... ...you cannot help but notice the fabulous lobby which is a city attraction in itself.
The floor our room was located on was being decorated in some areas, and certainly the hallways looked in need of decoration. I have heard a few references from other people to the Hotels jaded appearance and I suppose this is what they mean. Due to the size of the place, I suspect keeping up with decorating it is a bit like painting the Forth Bridge, it's a never ...
klofron 20.03.2007
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Advantages: Everything is done in style Disadvantages: Very expensive
...you are looking to live the high life during your stay in New York city, book in to the Waldorf Astoria hotel. The lobby has to be seen to be believed with a stunning clock and superbly furnished check in desks. They have a number of top quality restaurants ranging from their best offering, the Peacock Alley to the lively Oscar's. the rooms are spacious and well furnished. The room service and maids are of the highest quality, which you would expect ...
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