My partner and I just returned from a March 17-20 getaway to this lovely "Grande Dame" of hotels. We were in a corner room with two doubles on the 17th floor. I wanted a smoking room at check-in and was told the room would be on a higher floor than the original room they had put us in. So, if the guest can tolerate a smoking room you might just get a higher floor. (Without paying the Waldorf Towers price-tag!) The walk-in closet was quite large, though you might need to ask for more hangers, even for a three night stay. There is a small souvenir-style shop near one of the elevator banks where soft drinks that are $6 through the mini-bar can be purchased for $2. The lady who operated this shop in the evenings (it is open til 11pm) was very nice and fun to talk to. We had one meal at the hotel (breakfast at Oscar's) and the Eggs Benedict were great. Though quite busy, the waiter was always at the ready to refill coffee cups, etc...
I would also recommend walking around the entire hotel at night as the window displays are a
treat to see. I plan to stay at the Waldorf my next trip to the City--the location alone would sell the hotel to me!
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