The Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Bit Dated

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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)

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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. We read all the reviews before booking, so we expected the room to be a bit dated with old fixtures and furnishings.

"Charming but a bit dated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

2. The suite is very spacious, but a bit dated.

"Charming but a bit dated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

3. As for the rooms, they are clean, and a bit dated, and if I could suggest any improvements, it would be in the rooms, as the heating and air had issues, and just an overall facelift would help.

"First Time at Waldorf Astoria " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/13/2012 Vote

4. We stayed at the Waldorf for just under a week and while the hotel is a bit dated, it continues to have the old school charm that makes it quite appealing.

"Great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/10/2012 Vote

5. As others have indicated, the guest rooms are a bit dated and small.

"Great service and location, if a bit dated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/10/2012 Vote

6. As others have mentioned the rooms are a bit dated but this is a historic hotel so we didn't expect it to be much else.

"Loved it! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2012 Vote

7. Room was very nice, a bit dated, but very spacious.

"Waldorf Astoria New York City " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/16/2012 Vote

8. The furnishings are a bit old and the heating/ac system also is a bit dated.

"Classic service, nice accomodations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/26/2012 Vote

9. The corridors to the bedroom are large but bare and a bit dated.

"Pre QM2 treat. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/21/2012 Vote

10. I agree with a previous review, I think I expected more, the hotel itself was a bit dated.

"Special Trip - Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/11/2012 Vote