Original Hotel
-Waldorf Hotel opened March 24, 1893. Astoria Hotel opened 1897.
-Architect : Henry J. Hardenbergh
-Location : originally on Fifth Avenue
-The Waldorf was 13 stories. The Astoria was 17 stories. The two were later connected by a corridor.
Current Hotel
-Opened October 1931
-Architect : Shultze and Weaver
-Location : 301 Park Avenue in Manhattan
-47 stories. 625 feet high. Art Deco style.
The Waldorf=Astoria is one of the most well-known hotels in America and around the world. When the hotel was built, it was the largest and tallest in the world. Construction cost was $42 million, which is expected considering the opulence of the interior. The 2,200 rooms and multiple lobbies feature intricate murals and mosaics. The base of the hotel is 20 stories high and features granite facing. The two towers have brick and limestone facades topped by bronze-clad cupolas. In addition to making history physically, the Waldorf-Astoria broke other barriers. It was the first to offer room service and to allow women in without escorts. Even the original Waldorf Hotel boast a few firsts, being the first to have electricity throughout and private bathrooms in some of the guest rooms. Since its opening, the Waldorf=Astoria has had a multitude of famous guests and residents over the years.
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