Perhaps one of the most highly anticipated hotel openings of the year, the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York has once again opened its doors to welcome guests to experience the timeless elegance for which this 5-star hotel is world-renowned.
First opening in 1893 on Fifth Avenue (before moving to its Park Avenue address in 1931) the hotel became a hub for high society welcoming music legends, socialites’ royalty and presidents, and paved the way as a pioneer in the world of luxury hospitality. Credited with introducing in-room telephones, modernising 24-hour in-room dining, and employing the first female cooks in a hotel kitchen, the brand is more than just a hotel it’s a cultural icon.
Guests staying at the recently opened New York hotel can expect grandeur and exceptional service delivered through a forward-thinking approach shaped by visionary design, world-class culinary experiences, and a deeply embedded sense of place.
The meticulous restoration, led by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and legendary designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, preserves iconic spaces like the Grand Ballroom and Peacock Alley while introducing 375 of Manhattan’s most spacious guest rooms and suites. At the heart of the new experience, the Park Avenue Lobby, which is home to Yoshoku, a new kaiseki-inspired restaurant. These new offerings, along with the return of Peacock Alley and the signature American brasserie Lex Yard, will feature a cocktail program designed by award-winning mixologist Jeff Bell. Above it all, 372 private residences designed by Jean-Louis Deniot offer a new benchmark for Park Avenue living, complete with the legendary Waldorf Astoria service.
Not one to rest on its laurels, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton’s formidable luxury brand also enters a new chapter of transformation, with a global vision that blends the brand’s storied past, enduring commitment to timeless design and intuitive service with local culture and thoughtful partnerships.
Dino Michael, senior vice president and global head, Hilton Luxury Brands, said, “In every Waldorf Astoria, we have tributes to the original. The intent is they inform our history; they give a guiding nod to the past but also allow us to reinterpret them for the future.”
Growing its global presence in the world’s most sought-after destinations, the portfolio now spans 36 properties across 18 countries – with 17 new openings and 33 additional properties in the pipeline.
