The Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Avoid

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The Waldorf Astoria	Average Price: $432 Check Rates

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301 Park Avenue

New York City, 10022 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 23 of 106
Average review rating: 3.84

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: YahooTravel (133) , MyTravelGuide (375) , Travelocity (26) , Expedia (82) , TripAdvisor (2212) , BedBugRegistry (17)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (3/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Renovation.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Yes, we thought the brunch was over priced as another reviewer mentioned - so we simply avoided it and went out of the hotel.

"Another Excellent Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2012 Vote

2. AVOID THIS HOTEL UNLESS YOU ARE 70 YEARS AND OLDER AND LIKE A RETIREMENT HOME ENVRIONMENT WITH A MILDEW SMELL.

"Historical, old New York City, Fabulous lobby. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

3. AVOID THIS HOTEL UNLESS YOU ARE 70 YEARS AND OLDER AND LIKE A RETIREMENT HOME ENVRIONMENT WITH A MILDEW SMELL.

"Honest Review from a experienced traveler... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/17/2012 Vote

4. The standard rates are high and I would avoid at all costs.

"Stay here if you get a deal - otherwise don't bother " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

5. **We were able to avoid the scaffolding because we had booked so far in advance, September and prepaid for our room.

"Not worth the money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

6. 50) and avoid room service (service was good, but again boy do you pay for it.

"It has to be done - even if it is expensive!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/8/2012 Vote

7. avoid, there are plenty of other better hotels in New York.

"A tired rip off with " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/27/2012 Vote

8. Breakfast in the lobby is expensive but there is a Starbucks by the entrance door, and if you want to avoid the queues (sorry- lines) go to the one immediately opposite on 5th Avenue and meet some newyorkers.

"Christmas in the Big Apple " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/9/2012 Vote

9. I did exactly that to avoid having any issues.

"My experience at the Waldorf Astoria " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/8/2012 Vote

10. Otherwise, avoid - there are many many more hotels in New York that I have stayed at for a lot less and are sooo much better.

"Thank god I wasn't paying, otherwise would have been SO disappointed. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/5/2011 Vote