The Waldorf=Astoria
The Waldorf Astoria is a famous landmark hotel in New York City. The Waldorf Astoria became a landmark hotel in 1993 and since then has spent $40 million in restorations. Some famous guests of the Waldorf Astoria include former U.S. President Herbert Hoover who stayed during the 1950s and 1960s, Retired U.S. General Douglas MacArthur who stayed during the same period as Herbert Hoover, and Marilyn Monroe who stayed at the hotel during 1955. Today, the Waldorf Astoria has 1,416 guest rooms and 303 suites. The rooms are incredibly unique because they are all decorated differently, even featuring different art pieces or art "motifs". The Waldorf Astoria's amenities include the Guerlain spa which is located on the 19th floor and contains 16 rooms, two lounges within the spa and natural lighting. There are four restaurants, three lounges within the hotel which, of course, are decorated distinctively so that no two are alike, and 24-hour room service.
Waldorf Astoria
301 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022-6897
(800) 925-3673
waldorfnewyork.com
The Plaza
The Plaza became a landmark hotel in 1988. When the Plaza first opened its doors in 1905, a room cost $2.50. As of 2009, a room costs $3,750. The Plaza has a butler on every floor, concierge service, babysitting, a gymnasium, a champagne bar and even a shopping mall. The Plaza is also a famous backdrop for several movies including Love at First Bite (1979), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York City (1992) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993). In 1992 former Plaza owner Donald Trump appears in the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York directing the main character to the lobby. The Plaza was so famous it was even featured in the book Eloise at the Plaza and in several of its film adaptations.
The Plaza
Fifth Avenue at Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
(212) 759-3000
theplaza.com
The Warwick Hotel
The Warwick Hotel in New York is a luxury hotel located near Broadway and other famous New York City attractions. The hotel has 359 guest rooms, 67 suites, valet service, a mini bar, marble bathrooms and 24-hour room service. Prominent guests of the Warwick Hotel include Cary Grant, Elvis Presley and Meyer Lansky. Paramount Studios is also known for housing their stars at the Warwick. The Warwick Hotel was also one of the sites of the Beatles press conference.
Warwick New York Hotel
65 W. 54th St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-2700
warwickhotelny.com
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