Waldorf Towers, New York City

Advantages: Everything is done in style
Disadvantages: Very expensive

...If 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 paying this much for a hotel room. But it really does deserve its title as one of New York's most prestigious and luxurious hotels.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Fantastic location, oppulent surrounding
Disadvantages: Impersonal reception staff, small rooms

...I have always dreamed of going to 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, apparently the more luxurious part of the hotel. The Towers does have a fitness suite that Towers guests can use free of charge, and hotel guests can use at a supplement. Towers guests also have a private lounge, and a separate, more personal, entrance and reception area. When we finally found the lifts to go the Towers (eventually we were told that you don... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Great Location
Disadvantages: Some areas look 'a little tired'

...My wife and I visited New York in March 2007 and stayed for five nights 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 and told us all we needed to know. On being booked in, 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... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful