The Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Disappoint

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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. I'm sorry to say it's a big disappointment .

"A great weekend in NY - nice break on a business trip " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2012 Vote

2. The staff are fairly helpful but I was a bit disappointed with the amenities allowed to Diamond members.

"Couldn't have been better! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

3. Our 'luxury' one bedroom suite was a total disappointment.

"Please don't make the same mistake that we did! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2012 Vote

4. The biggest disappointment came from the level of service.

"Waldorf Can't Live Up to Its Reputation. Very Disappointing. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

5. I was disappointed that we did not have a coffee maker, but I had packed a small water heating pot, Via instant, and my own mugs, so we made do.

"Charming, historical " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

6. I was prepared to be disappointed with the sleeping floors, but was quite pleased.

"Charming, historical " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

7. When we walked into the Waldorf lobby we were immediately impressed by its grandeur, but when we got upstairs to our room (after a two hour wait for it to be serviced) disappointment set in.

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

8. (especially if you want to eat food at your hotel)I don't think you would be disappointed staying here - but try to get a good deal so you're not paying a crazy amount and plan your meals accordingly.

"Expensive, but Fun - minus construction " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

9. I was a little disappointed as I went for a special birthday and the hotel didn't acknowledge this.

"Nice hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/6/2012 Vote

10. The public areas are without doubt glamourous and decadent and do not disappoint.

"Iconic Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/5/2012 Vote