The New Grand
Exterior of Waldorf Astoria New York
Photo: Hilton / Waldorf Astoria New York

Opened 15 July 2025

Waldorf Astoria New York

New York, United States. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton.

Opened
15 July 2025
Rooms
375
Operator
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton
Type
City hotel

Waldorf Astoria New York reopened on July 15, 2025, after closing in 2017 for a restoration. The hotel's own FAQ gives that date. Hilton's December 2024 release had expected a spring 2025 opening, and its July 2025 release called the reopening an opening season, with the event spaces due back on September 1. Guests could book stays from that day.

The hotel stands at 301 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, with a private porte-cochère at 101 E. 49th Street. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill led the restoration, which preserved the original 1931 design in collaboration with the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Pierre-Yves Rochon designed the hotel interiors. The building went from 1,400 rooms to 375 hotel guest rooms and 372 residences. The majority of the guest rooms exceed 570 square feet, and each has a bespoke bar.

Lex Yard, Chef Michael Anthony's 220-seat American brasserie, is the signature restaurant. Peacock Alley, which links Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue and the Library Lounge, holds the Waldorf Astoria Clock, made in London for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and Cole Porter's Steinway piano. Yoshoku serves a kaiseki-inspired menu beside the Wheel of Life mosaic. The hotel has 43,000 square feet of event space, including the Grand Ballroom, and the Guerlain Wellness Spa. It has no pool.

“Waldorf Astoria New York officially reopened its doors on July 15, 2025, following a comprehensive multi-year restoration”

The operator’s wording, read on its own page and last checked 1 November 2026.

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Rooms
The landmark property now features 375 meticulously designed guest rooms and suites, alongside restored historic public spaces and brand-new luxury amenities Source
Residences
Waldorf Astoria Residences New York: 372 condominium residences above the hotel, with interiors and amenities by Jean-Louis Deniot, and 50,000 square feet of private residential amenities Source
Architect
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) led the restoration, preserving the integrity of the original 1931 design in close collaboration with the Landmarks Preservation Commission Source
Designer
Hotel interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). Lex Yard was designed by AvroKO's New York studio Source
History
The hotel opened in 1931. The tower is both an exterior and interior landmark, with 62,000 square feet inside designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the transformation is described as one of the largest preservation and adaptive reuse projects in New York City's history Source
Address
301 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022. The hotel is described as the only one in NYC to offer a private porte-cochère, located at 101 E. 49th Street, between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue Source
Setting
In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, with three entrances: a porte-cochère on 49th Street between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue, described as the only hotel porte-cochère available in Manhattan, and entrances on Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue between 49th and 50th streets Source
Getting there
Easily accessible by various modes of transportation, including Grand Central Station. Guests are asked to arrive at the porte-cochère, located on 49th Street between Park and Lexington Avenue Source
Dining
Lex Yard, Chef Michael Anthony's two-story, 220-seat American brasserie at the corner of Lexington and 50th Street; Peacock Alley; and Yoshoku, a kaiseki-inspired Japanese dining concept beside the 148,000 hand-cut tile "Wheel of Life" mosaic Source
Bar
Peacock Alley, which links Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue and Library Lounge, with beverage programs for Peacock Alley and Lex Yard developed with Jeff Bell of Please Don't Tell (PDT) Source
Spa
The Guerlain Wellness Spa at Waldorf Astoria New York offers personalized skincare, bespoke massages, anti-aging facial therapies, and holistic body treatments Source
Spa
A 20,000 square foot spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and outdoor terrace Source
Pool
The hotel does not have a pool. Guests have access to a fitness center with cardio machines, strength-training equipment and personal training services Source
Fees
24-hour valet parking is available at $110 per night for standard-sized vehicles and $125 per night for oversized vehicles, with no in and out privileges Source
Website
waldorfastorianewyork.com
Instagram
@waldorfnyc

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