Waldorf Astoria New York

We stopped in to have a drink. My friend had been here two weeks ago and wanted to show me. I ordered a Manhattan up. It had a cherry in the bottom of the glass. There was no stick with it. I took one from the container in front of me. I was scolded by Kellye. The bill for two drinks was $62.06. The scolding was free!!! So much for the hospitality!

Solid property. So so large you do get lost quite easily. We got a double upgrade due to our Hilton status and the suite we were given was beautiful.

This was our second stay at the Waldorf Astoria New York, the first being last October, and it is my favorite hotel anywhere in the world. The building and the restoration speak for themselves, so I want to write about the people instead. Molly at the concierge desk remembered us from a stay nearly a year earlier. Before we arrived she had put together a tennis-themed chocolate welcome gift tied to what the hotel had going on that week. During the stay she sent up a bottle of champagne and desserts. She also gave us a framed photograph from our first visit, the one I had mentioned in a review at the time. None of it was asked for. Israel, also on the front-of-house team, went out of the way to greet us and remember my name. Plenty of luxury hotels get the details right. Very few make you feel like a returning guest rather than a reservation number. That difference is Molly and Israel, and it is the reason we will keep coming back.

We recently celebrated a special occasion with dinner here. We arrived around 7 PM and were impressed by the sleek and stylish decor. The tables are well-spaced, which we appreciated. The food and wine were absolutely fantastic. ANASS LRHMOU.

This was my first time staying at the Waldorf Astoria NYC, and I highly recommend checking out the lunch menu at the Lex Yard - top tier drinks like the “Nebula”, food options and best Cheeseburger ever, flavorful appetizers, caviar service, and yummy desserts. For a completely different vibe, their Peacock Alley is amazing, with real live music, great drinks, and delicious bar food. At Peacock Alley, Amir G. and Deepika G. were absolutely wonderful—so attentive to our needs and genuinely made sure we enjoyed ourselves. They provided outstanding service and truly made our experience special. On a separate note, Mr. Adrian from the housekeeping staff helped with a minor personal emergency and secured that I and my room were in top shape! Awesome team!! Thank you, Waldorf Astoria NYC, for a memorable stay! ❤️