The Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Awful

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

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. The location is great, the staff reasonably friendly and helpful, but our room was awful - small, worn furniture, bathtub finish peeling, and only one window which overlooked an airshaft.

"Waldorf living on its reputation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

2. The iconic clock, the elaborate woodwork and ceiling, all of it is awe inspiring.

"An icon, but service could be better " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/29/2012 Vote

3. They did offer us a free night on the towers this didn't compensate for the lack of service and awful rooms.

"worse hotel ever " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

4. We ordered the dim sum platter and it was really awful.

"Average room, beatiful lobby! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2011 Vote

5. awful.

"Average " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2011 Vote

6. Stayed here in March of 2009 and was awed by how beautiful the setup inside was.

"Living something of a dream! Coming to America style! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/26/2011 Vote

7. The bed was very soft, and the pillows firm, so for me, not very comfortable, but not awful either.

"Beautiful, Elegant and wonderful staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2011 Vote

8. You can truly know an awful hotel when you check out and the receptionist does not ask HOW WAS YOUR STAY?.

"SHUT IT DOWN " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/6/2011 Vote

9. Creeky bed,Ac unit that makes too much noise, boring bed,doors that slam, restriction about after 6pm proper attire in the lobby (Who is payingm,here?) water temp that is way too hot,small room,awful decor, bath tub turned backways - should i really go on.

"SHUT IT DOWN " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/6/2011 Vote

10. I preferred to stay silent in front to her awful show.

"Bad encounter at Waldorf Astoria NY " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/4/2011 Vote