The Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Chipped

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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)

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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. However, our superior room was in poor condition- the curtain rod was rusted, paint was chipping from the back of the bathroom door, the shower backs up so we were ankle deep in water by the end of our showers.

"Disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

2. chipped paint.

"Wow needs a renovation badly. The price you pay and the room you get do not match up. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2012 Vote

3. No visible chips or scratches, just old looking.

"Old World Elegance Needs a Makeover " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

4. The room was nothing special and the chipping paint on the door and leaking faucet were all indicators of wear and tear.

"Brand Does Not Live Up To Reputation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2012 Vote

5. They have everything you need, but all a bit faded - worn carpet, scuffed and chipped paintwork and wallpaper.

"Wonderful Public Areas, Average Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

6. - The rooms are shabby - paint chipping, water damage on ceiling that's been painted over, black scuff marks on wallpaper.

"Not worth the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/20/2012 Vote

7. The tv outlet was loose but the worse part was the bathroom threshold, the marble was chipped bad.

"Dangerous " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2012 Vote

8. The furniture had once been very nice but was now chipped and worn.

"Living off its reputation and impressive lobby " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/27/2011 Vote

9. It draws you back to the old interior of a Great Grandmother; paint chip and overused carpet.

"Old charm new love. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/18/2011 Vote

10. Next thing we know, our bartender delivered a plate of chocolate chip cookies for us to take back to our daughters.

"Outstanding Stay for our Family Trip " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2011 Vote