The Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Inconvenient

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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. because of where we were located the timing was always this way so on 2 days we told them it's okay and not to clean our room (we didn't really mind, it was too inconvenient to wait for them to finish)as mentioned, food extremely expensive, and the hours are not great.

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

2. The building's age does show through with inconveniences like no water for a morning due to a plumbing mishap, uneven heat and cooling, or difficulty with wireless internet.

"Old hotels have theircharm " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2012 Vote

3. But it mattered not - there was no noise and no inconvenience.

"The Grand Old Lady Still Delivers " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/5/2012 Vote

4. After a long wait she found our room but didn't even apologize for the inconvenience.

"Staff very judgemental " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/29/2012 Vote

5. We made our way upstairs to reception (without the inconvenience of heavy luggage).

"A piece of elegance " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2012 Vote

6. This is pretty inconvenient upon arrival with bags, or when coming back later in the evening.

"Overall good stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/13/2011 Vote

7. We get a call 'We'd like to send you a bottle of wine as a special gift for your inconvenience.

"A little less than perfect " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/31/2011 Vote

8. my cable was out for an hour which didn't inconvenience me in the least but they provided me with free breakfast for every day of my stay because of the 'inconvenience.

"Excellent service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/9/2011 Vote

9. Although it really didn't make a difference or cause any inconvenience, I found it odd that the shower and water controls were located at the front of the shower and the shower head was located at the rear of the shower.

"I guess it just depends . . . " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/9/2011 Vote

10. Other than that small inconvenience the hotel being historical with an amazing lobby with Swarovoski Crystal chandelliers and custom marble foyer, the location is worth the extra $'s (walking distance to Times Square, 5th Avenue, Central Park, ETC.

"Prestigious, Great Location and Breathtaking Lobby " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2011 Vote