My first trip to New York ended off with a stay at the Waldorf Astoria just after getting engaged and our stay at this famous landmark hotel was the perfect way to end off a perfect trip. Our room was lovely and the view of Park Avenue with it's beautifully decorated trees all the way down the avenue was amazing. I highly suggest the sunday brunch at the Peacock Lounge, it is the best brunch I have ever had anywhere and have never experienced anything like it since.
Check-in was quick and efficient, even though there were long queues due to it being a very busy time of year. On the day of check out, they kindly held on to our bags in order for us to take in some last minute sight-seeing.
We returned to The Waldorf for a second stay in February of 2007 and we weren't dissapointed, everything was just as great as the first time around. Just a tip, request your transfer driver/taxi driver, to drop you off at the "check-in" entrance, and not at the front of the hotel in Park Avenue, as you have to drag your bag up the stairs and through the foyer to get to the check-in counter. If you arrive at the hotel guest check-in entrance, the concierge marks your bag and stores it, and by the time you have checked-in and get to your room, your bags are already waiting for you.
The doormen also went the extra mile, hailing cabs for guests, and even asked us where we were going and told the cab driver where to take us. The doorman even called Madison Square Garden for us to check what time the game started! Compared to other five-star hotels in the city, I feel The Waldorf offers way more value for money...they just don't make them like this anymore!
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