The Waldorf Astoria A 4 star hotel in New York

Known the world over as New York's grande dame This 1931 Art Deco icon presides over Park Avenue, hosting presidents, royalty, and Hollywood's elite. Gracious rooms are individually decorated with quilted brocade bedspreads, formal window treatments, crystal-and-brass lamps, and comfortable chairs. The hotel was restored to its original Art-Deco elegance in 1988 and is continually refurbished. It is a virtual city within the city, with a host of shops, restaurants, and services on the premises.

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Map showing The Waldorf Astoria

Dining at the The Waldorf Astoria

The Cocktail Terrace - Overlooking former Ladies Lobby featuring Wheel of Life mosaic floor created in 1931 by French artist Louis Rigal from 181 shades of marble. Open Wednesday-Sunday for afternoon tea, evening cocktails. Music played on Cole Porter’s Steinway on weekends. Allegorical murals painted by Rigal.

Sir Harry’s Bar - Lounge/bar with TV, low lighting, checkerboard tables. Open early afternoon to late night.

Starbucks - Coffee/pastry shop in Park Avenue lobby. Open early morning to late night.

Attractions near this hotel

Getting around: Public buses and subways operate throughout Manhattan and to other boroughs. Taxis are available at the hotel.

All prices are subject to change.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 30–45 minutes and distance is 8 miles.

Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to Triboro Bridge (toll). Take FDR Dr south and exit to 49th St. Turn right on Park Ave, and the hotel is on the right.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 50–60 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to I-495 (Long Island Expy) west. Take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 37th St/38th-40th Sts. Turn left on E 37th St, then turn right on 3rd Ave. Turn left on E 47th St, then turn right on Park Ave. The hotel is on the right.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 40–60 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to I-495 (Long Island Expy) west. Take the Queens Midtown tunnel and exit to 37th St/38th-40th Sts. Turn left on E 37th St, then turn right on 3rd Ave. Turn left on E 47th St, then turn right on Park Ave. The hotel is on the right.

Getting there: A taxi costs $26–$35 from LaGuardia Airport, $36–$75 from John F. Kennedy International Airport, and $36–$75 from Newark Liberty International Airport. From LaGuardia Airport, buses go to subway stops in Manhattan. From John F. Kennedy International Airport, trains and buses go to subway stops in Queens, from which there are subways to Manhattan. From terminals at Newark Liberty International Airport, a monorail goes to the airport''s train station, from which trains go to Manhattan''s Penn Station.

Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

Rockefeller Center - 2 blocks
Radio City Music Hall - 3 blocks
United Nations - 7 blocks
Broadway theaters - 4 blocks
Museum of Modern Art - 6 blocks
Grand Central Terminal - 7 blocks
Chrysler Building - 7 blocks
Carnegie Hall - 11 blocks
Central Park - 11 blocks
Times Square - 0.75 mile
Garment District - 0.75 mile
Empire State Building - 1 mile
Central Park Zoo - 1.25 miles
Columbus Circle (Time Warner Center, CNN tour, shopping/dining) - 1.25 miles
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - 1.5 miles
Madison Square Garden - 1.5 miles
Greenwich Village - 1.5 miles
Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1.75 miles
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 2 miles
American Museum of Natural History - 2 miles
Chelsea Piers (sports, entertainment) - 2.5 miles
Soho district - 2.25 miles
Little Italy - 2.25 miles
Tribeca district - 2.5 miles
Chinatown - 2.5 miles
Financial District - 4.5 miles

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