The Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Shock

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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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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. Public areas for food and beverage all close at 4pm with exception of small lobby bar, which has a queue for the whole hour before the other 5 bars and restaurants open again, shocking for such a massive hotel.

"Huge disappointment " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/20/2012 Vote

2. I was shocked on how large he room was particularly for NYC.

"Elegant hotel & adequate room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2012 Vote

3. We were shocked and delighted at the rate we got for our 7 night stay at The Walforf.

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

4. Well, I was shocked to see what the room actually looked like, let alone the fact tat my 10 and 12 year old were offered the same standard room FOUR doors down the passage.

"What you see is NOT what you get! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/9/2012 Vote

5. We were a little shocked at the fast paced life and level of late night activity, especially on Broadway Avenue.

"Wonderful Waldorf " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/12/2011 Vote

6. Imagine my shock and dismay when I returned home, received my CC statement and discovered that they'd only comped us for half of our two day stay.

"Dangerous Slippery Carpet!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/23/2011 Vote

7. To try and explain the shock I felt is hard.

"all great until the delegates arrived " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

8. I would be shocked to learn that they were actually full size beds.

"Needs Updating! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/21/2011 Vote

9. I was shocked that the Waldorf offered us an upgrade even though we booked online with Travelocity.

"We had a Grand time! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2011 Vote

10. More shocking was the hotel's response when I complained, which was 'we're sorry, let us know when you come again'No thanks, the Kimpton properties in NYC are much more my speed.

"Interupted in the middle of a personal moment... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/5/2011 Vote