The enduring Waldorf Astoria New York is now welcoming visitors following a multibillion-dollar renovation, months forward of schedule.
The lodge, which was initially anticipated to open in September and provided TPG a sneak peak final month, started a phased reopening on Tuesday, with rooms and eating venues now welcoming visitors, the corporate shared with TPG. The well-known property first debuted in 1893 earlier than shifting to Park Avenue in 1931.
“In some ways, Waldorf Astoria New York is an important lodge on the earth. It’s the unique luxurious property and the place the place luxurious service was perfected. It not solely holds a particular place in Hilton’s historical past, but additionally in fashionable historical past,” Chris Nassetta, the president and CEO of Hilton, stated in an announcement shared with TPG. “At present, we construct on this legacy as we mark the beginning of a brand new chapter for this iconic property. We look ahead to as soon as once more welcoming visitors to expertise its timeless allure and fashionable enhancements, as this lodge and Waldorf Astoria properties world wide set the usual for luxurious stays.”
When vacationers arrive, they are going to discover a whole of 375 visitor rooms and 372 Waldorf Astoria-branded residences, with the bulk sitting at greater than 570 sq. toes. Every has been designed to really feel like a personal house, full with leather-based, polished woods and tailor-made upholstery in calming impartial tones. The marble bogs boast walk-in showers, separate bathrooms and dressing areas.
Rooms begin at $1,500 or 150,000 Hilton Honors factors per night time, in line with the lodge group.
Past the rooms, the Waldorf Astoria New York will boast three meals and beverage venues (Chef Michael Anthony’s brasserie Lex Yard, the Peacock Alley, and the Japanese eating idea Yoshoku), together with a 20,000-square-foot Guerlain Wellness Spa, which can open at a later date.
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Friends may also be welcomed with the lodge’s signature scent, 301 Park Avenue (named for the historic property’s handle), perfuming its public areas and residences.
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