The Waldorf Astoria, New York City, Worn

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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. The location is great, the staff reasonably friendly and helpful, but our room was awful - small, worn furniture, bathtub finish peeling, and only one window which overlooked an airshaft.

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

2. The rest of the furniture was decent but worn as well.

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

3. It is true, that the Lobby areas are immaculate, and that the bedrooms look a little worn or faded, as other reviewers have mentioned.

"What can you say - it is the Waldorf Astoria " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

4. The wallpaper was peeling, carpet was dirty and worn, heating/air conditioning did not work.

"Very disappointing! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/18/2012 Vote

5. This was reasonably well-fitted in a very old-fashioned style but was also quite worn in parts.

"Historic? No, dated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2012 Vote

6. We did later have drinks in Peacock Alley and very friendly and good drinks- Some of the elevators do have problems and some areas are a little worn- but for the most part pretty good.

"Very nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

7. 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

8. Samll, worn out and feels like stepping into a room from the 70' ties with a really old airconditionsystem.

"slightly disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/20/2012 Vote

9. The hotel is beautiful, if the rooms were a bit worn.

"Lovely room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/16/2012 Vote

10. It was clean, but 'worn.

"I stayed here in the 80s, and nothing has changed. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2012 Vote