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The Waldorf=Astoria New York

Hotel Contact:
301 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022-6897
United States

Website: www.waldorf.com
Elite Rating
Platinum Collection
Planner Rating: 9.9/10
Chain Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Opened 1931
Renovated 2001
Guest Rooms 1,413
Kings/Suites/Doubles 1,142 / 436 / 421
High Season High Season Low Season Low Season Shoulder Season Shoulder Season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Ideal Group Size 10-2000
Max Group Size 2000

Fees/Taxes

Resort Fee $20
Room Tax 8.375%
Sales Tax 5.00%

Airport Proximity

John F. Kennedy International Airport
30 min 16 miles (26 km)
La Guardia Airport
20 min 9 miles (14 km)
Newark Liberty International Airport
35 min 18 miles (29 km)

Business:

FedEx Office
Full-service business center
high-speed Internet access
and film production capabilities.

Recreation:

Guerlain Spa
beauty salon
fitness center
and hotel tours.

Nearby:

Central Park
Broadway theater district
Museum of Modern Art
Carnegie Hall
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
and Rockefeller Center.
Onsite Dining: Capacity
Bull and Bear Steakhouse & Bar
119
steak house
Oscar's American Brasserie
25
American brasserie
Peacock Alley
120
fine dining

F&B Averages:

Breakfast Buffet $27 Cont. $54
Lunch Buffet $85 Plated $102
Dinner Buffet $145 Plated $129
Coffee Break $15
2-Hour Open Bar $42
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Rate this property
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
The conference services staff always goes above and beyond when we have our executive events or board of directors meetings at the Waldorf. The food and beverage is exceptional, the meeting space is always set-up and ready to go, even with last minute changes or needs. These groups have to go seamlessly and I never worry when working with their team. I highly recommend this property and appreciate the exceptional service that they provide.
Anonymous
August 11, 2011
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
Grand New York experience. Nothing beats telling attendees they will stay at the Waldorf.
Anonymous
August 5, 2009
Elite Rating Average Planner Rating
Platinum Collection
This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board. Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
9.9
Overall Arrival Experience:
10.0
Accommodations:
9.5
Food & Beverage:
10.0
Overall Guest Service:
10.0
Conference Services Staff:
10.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
10.0
Onsite and Nearby Activities
or Recreation Option:
10.0
Amenities:
10.0
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Capacity Charts
Capacity Chart Total Square Meters Room Size(meters) Ceiling Height (meters) Total Square Feet Room Size (feet) Ceiling Height (feet) Classroom Theater Banquet 10 Reception Conference U-Shape H-Square 10 x 10s
Basildon Room 153 14.3 x 10.7 6 1,645 47' x 35.25' 19 80 140 120 189 40 39 43 8
Beekman Suite 63 13.8 x 4.8 4 675 45.25' x 15.67' 12 30 60 50 60 32 25 25 0
Carnegie Suite 57 5 x 13.1 4 616 16.25' x 42.83' 14 36 80 60 85 30 30 32 0
Cole Porter Suite A 35 9.4 x 3.7 2 372 30.75' x 12' 8 15 28 20 43 28 25 0 0
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Property News
Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands Debut Luxury Meetings Magazine at IMEX America
Posted October 11, 2011
New Customized Resource, Created in Collaboration with Elite Meetings International, Offers Event Industry Comprehensive Access to the Hotel Properties and Capabilities
McLean, VA – (October 11, 2011) – Today, Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands, in partnership with Elite Meetings International (EMI), announces the launch of Luxury Meetings magazine. This new group sales resource, which will be published annually, provides a comprehensive overview of Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands’ properties capabilities to host meetings and events at the more than 40 existing and forthcoming locations in their Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts portfolios.

Debuting at IMEX America, a new global trade show for the worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel industry, this publication features property specifications and contact information with links to each hotel’s website and elitemeetings.com. Event planners can request additional information by contacting the hotel directly or by using EMI’s SpeedRFP™ “Request for Proposal” technology, which allows buyers to submit and manage their RFPs online at elitemeetings.com. In launching the magazine at IMEX America, more than 2,000 meetings and event buyers will be the first to view the resource and learn of the hotel brands’ unique luxury event offerings.

“We know efficiency and trust are the main drivers in choosing an event location,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide. “By partnering with EMI to create Luxury Meetings, we’re offering meeting and event planners, and their guests the assurance and efficiency they need and the excellence for which Conrad and Waldorf Astoria brands are renowned.”

Kelly Foy, chief executive officer of Elite Meetings International, added, “Combining the power of print and game-changing RFP technology provides a complete sales and marketing solution for Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands, and an extremely informative and user-friendly resource for buyers.”

In addition, Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands will be conducting customer group presentations about the brands’ luxury destinations and meeting capabilities in booth #1655 at IMEX America. Sonya Toliver Irby, director of brand sales of luxury and lifestyle brands for Hilton Worldwide and Annette Dhein, vice president of hilton luxury sales will be on hand to meet with key customers and attendees throughout the three-day trade show. Twenty-one of the Conrad and Waldorf Astoria properties from 10 different countries will have presence at the trade show. Attendees will be amongst the first to learn about offerings at select Hilton Worldwide Luxury Brands upcoming property openings including the Conrad New York and Conrad Macao.

Copies of Luxury Meetings will be available to review at IMEX America located at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 11 – 13, 2011. To download a digital version or to request a hard copy, visit www.waldorfastoriaglobalmediacenter.com or www.conradglobalmediacenter.com.
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About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
WALDORF ASTORIA is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand’s namesake, The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York. From classic elegance to modern grandeur, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts each represent worldly sophistication and unparalleled guest service. From sumptuous spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf, each hotel and resort offers the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and sophistication. Discover Waldorf Astoria by visiting www.waldorfastoria.com. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

About Conrad Hotels & Resorts
CONRAD® HOTELS & RESORTS is Hilton Worldwide’s global luxury brand and the choice for today’s modern, sophisticated traveler. By focusing on the individual, Conrad offers guests genuine and personalized experience and a world of style, service and connection. Each Conrad is a dynamic reflection of its city and culture, as well as a showcase for striking design and distinct surroundings. Across five continents, in the world’s gateway cities and most sought-after resort destinations, Conrad invites each guest to enjoy The Luxury Of Being Yourself®. For information on Conrad, please visit www.conradhotels.com.


About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,750 hotels and timeshare properties, with 615,000 rooms in 85 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, visit www.HiltonWorldwide.com or connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.HiltonWorldwideGlobalMediaCenter.com.

About Elite Meetings International
Based in Santa Barbara, California, Elite Meetings International (EMI) provides integrated solutions to enhance the performance of meeting and hospitality professionals. EMI supports this community through a combination of innovative technology, direct sales support, customized marketing programs and face-to-face business-building events. Additionally, www.EliteMeetings.com serves as a commission-free RFP-generating tool and a comprehensive vehicle for sourcing luxury, upper-upscale and upscale properties. EMI's innovations include FaceTime™ Appointment Scheduler (www.FaceTimeScheduler.com) a sought-after program for helping conference attendees identify synergies, manage appointments and make direct connections with one another; and SpeedRFP™ (www.SpeedRFP.com), a new time-saving product for creating, submitting, and managing RFPs online. For additional information, please visit www.EliteMeetings.com or call 805-730-1000.
THE WALDORF=ASTORIA COLLECTION ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF THE LUXURY BRANDS FIRST GUERLAIN SPA BOUTIQUE AT THE WALDORF=ASTORIA HOTEL IN NEW YORK CITY
Posted May 20, 2008
NEW YORK, December 10, 2007 " The Waldorf=Astoria Collection introduced the new Guerlain Spa Boutique on December 3, 2007, at the legendary Waldorf=Astoria hotel in New York City. The Spa Boutique opening precedes the much-anticipated opening of the brands first Guerlain Spa on the 19th floor of The Waldorf=Astoria in late summer of 2008.
As part of The Waldorf=Astorias multimillion-dollar investment, the new Guerlain Spa Boutique will occupy the space just east of the main lobby adjacent to the legendary Waldorf=Astoria clock and will retail the exquisite skincare, fragrance and makeup collections of Guerlain Paris, a world leader in beauty for nearly 200 years.
The Guerlain Spa Boutique will also serve as a luxury outpost and Spa booking lounge, affording visitors the opportunity to reserve Spa therapies from the ground floor and purchase the same fragrance and skincare used in each signature therapy. The Spa Boutique will also accommodate pre- and post-launch Guerlain Spa Gift Certificate sales.
The introduction of Guerlain Spa and the Spa Boutique at the landmark hotel marks the first implementation of the partnership agreement between The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, Guerlain and global spa operator Spa Chakra, Inc. Together, The Waldorf=Astoria hotel and Guerlain promise a sumptuous urban spa retreat that delivers incomparable tranquility, transformation and luxury. Future Guerlain Spas and Spa Boutiques are planned for Waldorf=Astoria Collection newly built hotels in gateway cities globally.
We are thrilled to announce the collaboration between Guerlain and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, said Laurent Boillot, President and CEO of Guerlain. Guerlain is an icon in the premium cosmetic industry, with nearly 180 years of history and excellence in product development and service. Luxury, service and the permanent search for excellence have been common traits for decades for both The Waldorf=Astoria and Guerlain.
This remarkable Guerlain Spa Boutique is the first phase of what we envision as the blending of
exceptional luxury spa experiences and incomparable hotel accommodations committed to guest engagement, exploration and discovery, said Eric Long, general manager, The Waldorf=Astoria. The end result will be an unprecedented guest experience.
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GUERLAIN SPA BOUTIQUE OPENING/2
Guerlain Spa will offer five-star delivery of customized beauty and well-being treatments, featuring the exclusive Guerlain Mthode and advanced skincare technologies demonstrated through Guerlains iconic Exceptional Orchide Impriale Treatment.
Beauty and wellness treatments include Facial Therapies, Body Sublimation, 5-Senses Hydrotherapy, Harmonizing Massage, Intensive Hand and Foot Therapies, Mens Therapies, Totally Transforming Day Experiences and spa accommodation retreat packages.
Occupying most of the newly designed 19th floor " most easily accessed by guests of The Waldorf Towers " the new spa will highlight Midtown Manhattan views throughout most of the facility.
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For Further Information:
Katie Barr t: +1 212 891 0215
Lou Hammond & Associates e: katieb@lhammond.com
w: louhammond.com

Stephanie King t: +1 773 750 0491
Brand Manager e: stephanie.king@spachakra.com
w: spachakra.com

Danielle Pagano t: +1 212 868 1900 x238
Quinn & Co. e: dpagano@quinnandco.com
For The Waldorf=Astoria Collection

About Guerlain
A world leader in beauty for nearly 200 years, Guerlain creates makeup, skincare and fragrances of exquisite quality and refinement. With a reputation for unparalleled devotion to luxury, innovation and excellence, handed down from generation to generation, each creation from the house of Guerlain is steeped in history " a reflection of elegance, sophistication and discerning taste worldwide.

For further information about Guerlain, visit guerlain.com

About The Waldorf=Astoria Collection
The Waldorf=Astoria Collection includes some of the most extraordinary properties in spectacular destinations around the globe. Inspired by New Yorks legendary Waldorf=Astoria, each hotel in the growing Collection has its own distinct character, timeless architecture and special history. Luxury spas, culinary excellence and world-class golf are featured at the Collections current properties: the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa on the Isle of Maui, Hawaii, the La Quinta Resort & Club in Southern California, New Yorks Waldorf=Astoria and the place hotel Qasr Al Sharq in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Each guest encounter is a discovery of unique experiences designed to last a lifetime.

For more information about The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, please visit www.waldorfcollection.com.

About Spa Chakra, Inc.
Spa Chakra, Inc. manages a worldwide network of luxury spas, including Guerlain Spa, Spa Chakra and Blu Mediterraneo SPA " each leveraging unparalleled operational and product development expertise and global partnerships to provide each client with a Transformational Healing experience. Each location is developed in partnership with five-star and boutique hotels to provide clients with the definitive sensorial experience " one that is as visually stunning as it is nurturing. While clients enjoy the tranquility of the spas facilities, they undergo a systematic analysis of needs to experience personalized treatments that focus on delivering targeted results.

For more information about Spa Chakra, Inc., please visit spachakra.com.