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Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, formerly The Waldorf-Astoria Collection, [2] is a luxury hotel and resort brand of Hilton Worldwide. It is positioned as the flagship brand within Hilton's portfolio, being used on hotels which offer the highest standards of facilities and service. As of December 31, 2019, it had 32 locations with 9,821 rooms ...
- “The Greatest of Them All“
- “The Jewel of The Desert”
- “The Hawaiian Enchantment”
- “The Palace of Palaces”
- “The American Time Capsule”
WALDORF ASTORIA NEW YORK
The list begins with what Conrad Hilton has deemed “The greatest of them all”–Waldorf Astoria New York. Architects Leonard Schultze and S. Fullerton Weaver designed the hotel in 1931. This iconic flagship hotel is one of the first five properties in The Waldorf-Astoria Collection. It truly captures and reflects the beauty of New York City, so much so that it is currently under renovation to masterfully honor New York’s standards. One of the highly anticipated restorations is the Grand Ballroo...
ARIZONA BILTMORE, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT
There’s a reason why the Arizona Biltmore is called “The jewel of the desert”. This beautiful title was earned for its pioneering designs by Albert Chase McArthur who studied under designer, Frank Lloyd Wright in 1929. Fast forward to 2021, and the newly renovated Arizona Biltmore further upscales the hotel’s chic allure. Virserius Studio, PHX Architecture, and Jim Smith of Serving the Nation, Inc.–all Frank Lloyd Wright admirers–were purposefully commissioned for this 15-month project to met...
GRAND WAILEA
When it first opened in 1991, Grand Wailea was known as the Grand Hyatt Wailea. The hotel’s builder Takeshi Sekiguchi then sold the resort in 1998. Eventually, it would become one of the first hotels to join Hilton’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotels & Resorts in 2006. Today, Grand Wailea is famous for its beauty and amenities such as the first water elevator, the first rotating barrel pipe ride, and the largest spa in Hawaii—Mohalu Spa Grande. The Grand Wailea has hosted celebrities like Oprah Winfrey,...
WALDORF ASTORIA AMSTERDAM
In 2014, the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam became the 25th hotel in the brand’s collection. Located on the UNESCO-protected Gentlemen’s Canal, the hotel spreads across six 17th- and 18th-century palaces originally designed by Louis XIV’s architect, Daniel Marot. The magnificent design is instantly iconic as it appreciates the history of Amsterdam’s architecture, while respectfully modernizing the interior. Further, the floor-to-ceiling windows invite the history of Amsterdam’s Herengracht inside,...
CASA MARINA
Henry Flagler promised Key West a luxury resort hotel back in 1912. So, in 1920 he built Casa Marinato serve and host the travelers of his Overseas Railroad. Ever since its inception, the hotel has been a part of great moments of American history. Casa Marina served as an officer’s quarters during World War II, home to the U.S. Army’s Sixth Missile Battalion during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and host to 300 volunteers for the new Peace Corp training. Thomas Hastings and John M. Carrere designe...
3 min read. City Waldorf Astoria. In 1893, the Waldorf Hotel was constructed at the corner of 33rd Street and Fifth Avenue by William Waldorf Astor. John Jacob Astor IV, his cousin and competitor, built a taller hotel next door four years later. The two feuding relatives eventually reached a truce and connected their buildings with a 300-foot ...
Nov 9, 2022 · The Waldorf Astoria on Park Ave celebrated 90 years of being open, and today, the Waldorf Astoria continues to attract high society and has earned a coveted spot in pop culture. With movies and TV shows being shot at the hotel, including popular New York shows like Law and Order or Sex and the City, those who may not ever consider stepping place into the Waldorf Astoria still have familiarity ...
Jul 15, 2021 · The outdoor paradise at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (Photo Courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts) There’s a reason why the Arizona Biltmore is called “The jewel of the ...
Jun 26, 2019 · The Waldorf luxury hotel brand is named for its original hotel property and its current flagship hotel, the famed Waldorf Astoria New York. The Waldorf Astoria New York, a Manhattan grand hotel, is the place where the reigning celebrities of the mid-20th century, such as Frank Sinatra and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, maintained lavish apartments.
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Jan 25, 2023 · January 25, 2023. If you’re seeking a hotel that provides elegance, sophistication and history paired with convenient access to all of Washington, D.C.’s popular attractions, the Waldorf Astoria delivers. Once the iconic Old Post Office, this stunning D.C. landmark has been reimagined to provide guests with effortless luxury.
