Manhattan · NYC landmark
Waldorf Astoria New York
301 Park Avenue · Manhattan, New York City
A hotel associated with major civic and cultural gatherings, with restored public spaces and a recognizable Park Avenue entrance.
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NYFE Summary
This hotel succeeded the original Waldorf-Astoria on Fifth Avenue. Its ballrooms became settings for public gatherings as well as private celebrations. IBM introduced its personal computer at a press conference in the Grand Ballroom in 1981.
The twin towers rise above a broad block of stone and brick. At the Park Avenue entrance, bronze doors and metal ornament provide details that can be seen at street level. The hotel has also restored its historic public spaces.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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