Waldorf Astoria New York

About Waldorf Astoria New York

Waldorf Astoria New York occupies a Park Avenue address in Midtown East, a five-star base for travelers who want to be within walking distance of Grand Central Terminal and the Theater District. Couples marking an occasion, business travelers with meetings nearby, and families who prefer a full-service hotel to a small property all fit here. The supplier's guest score is 4.3 out of 5 from 1764 reviews. Prices and availability for every room type appear in the IMPT app.

Waldorf Astoria New York is a five-star hotel in the classic sense: a large Midtown property built for arrivals by train, by car and on foot, with a 24 hour front desk and a concierge listed among its services. The supplier records a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1764 reviews. Rooms suit short city breaks and longer business stays alike, and the address keeps theaters, shops and offices within a short walk. Check the total price with taxes and fees before booking.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed by the supplier cover most needs on a city stay: free wifi and internet access, a business center and meeting rooms for work, a spa and bars for downtime, and a restaurant on site. Families can ask about connecting rooms and cots when booking. Late arrivals will find the 24 hour front desk staffed, with luggage storage for early check-ins. Car parking and coach parking are listed, though spaces and charges should be confirmed with the property. Confirm any facility you rely on before you travel.

Rooms at Waldorf Astoria New York work for different kinds of trip, so it pays to say what the stay is for when booking. Couples often want a quieter floor, business travelers value the business center and meeting rooms, and families need space for children. Ask the property about layout, bed configuration and connecting rooms, and confirm what is available for the dates you want. Read the total price with taxes and fees before confirming.

The setting

Waldorf Astoria New York stands at 301 Park Avenue in Midtown East, on a stretch of the avenue lined with office towers, hotels and apartment blocks. Grand Central Terminal is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) away in a straight line, Times Square about 0.6 miles (1 km), Penn Station about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), and the Fifth Avenue edge of Central Park about 0.6 miles (0.9 km). The airports sit further out: JFK about 13 miles (20.9 km) in a straight line, LaGuardia about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and Newark Liberty about 11 miles (18.5 km).

Location and neighborhood

Grand Central Terminal gives this part of Midtown its compass. The area runs from Fifth Avenue to the East River, between 42nd and 59th Streets, where office towers on the avenues give way to side streets and low apartment blocks. The Chrysler Building marks the skyline near 42nd Street, and the United Nations complex sits by the river at the district's eastern edge. Walking is the best way to read the layers: Beaux-Arts civic buildings, mid-century office lobbies, and the brick rows of Turtle Bay. Start at the terminal, then follow the side streets east.

Turtle Bay begins east of the office core and takes its character from small apartment houses, church buildings and consulates. The streets here are quieter than the avenues, with pocket gardens and long views toward the East River. The United Nations headquarters anchors the neighborhood's southern edge, and its flags and plaza make a useful landmark on a walk. North of it, the blocks toward 59th Street hold older row houses and former industrial buildings now used as offices. History sits in the street pattern: a grid laid over an older riverside landscape. Look up for water towers and setbacks, and down for brass plaques and old shop fronts.

Getting there and around

Traveling to the area is straightforward. The district sits around 13 miles (20.9 km) from the airport and around 0.3 miles (0.5 km) from the main rail station, with the subway and commuter trains doing most of the work. The subway runs all day and night; tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles and check current service changes with the transit authority. Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station are the main rail anchors, and buses cross Midtown on the avenues. Traffic is slow, and vehicles entering the central zone face congestion pricing. For LaGuardia, a bus link connects to the subway. Walking remains the quickest way across the side streets.

Nearby sights and food

Culture and history sit within a short walk. Grand Central Terminal is the obvious starting point: a working station with a grand concourse and a ceiling painted with constellations. The Chrysler Building stands nearby, though lobby access may be limited; check current arrangements with building staff. The Museum of Modern Art is west of the area, and the Intrepid Museum occupies a pier on the Hudson, a longer walk or a short ride away. Broadway's theater district lies to the west around Times Square. Observation decks give a wider view of the island, and the United Nations offers its own story by the river. Check opening days and access.

Eating here leans toward the practical midday crowd, with a wide spread of cuisines. Japanese sushi and noodle shops, Indian curry houses, Italian trattorias and steakhouses fill the side streets, along with seafood counters and Greek diners. Lunch spots range from salad bars and sandwich shops to sit-down restaurants with white tablecloths. Bakeries and coffee bars handle breakfast, and delis stack sandwiches for a quick park lunch. Look east toward Turtle Bay for smaller neighborhood places serving Thai, Mexican and Korean food. Reservations help at dinner near the United Nations and Grand Central. Check opening days.

A day from Waldorf Astoria New York

A day from Waldorf Astoria New York can begin with a walk to Grand Central Terminal, where the concourse and the constellation ceiling reward an early start before commuters fill the space. Continue east on 42nd Street to the United Nations plaza, then wind north through Turtle Bay's side streets for row houses, consulates and river glimpses. Stop for lunch in the neighborhood, then head west to the Museum of Modern Art or, with more time, to the Intrepid Museum on the Hudson. In the evening, return toward Waldorf Astoria New York via the Theater District or take a slow walk along the avenues. Check opening days and current access before each stop, then end the night back at Waldorf Astoria New York.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Ballroom
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bell boy
• Business Center
• Car parking
• Coach parking
• Concierge
• Express check in
• Express check out
• Free Wi-Fi
• Health club
• Internet access
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Meeting room
• Multilingual staff
• Parking
• Restaurant
• Shuttle service
• Spa
• TV
• Wedding services
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wi-Fi