INSPIRED BY THE BRANDS ELEGANT NAMESAKE
In 1932 Conrad N. Hilton wrote "The Greatest of Them All" onto a photograph of The Waldorf=Astoria in
New York City. It was his dream to own this hotel and include it in his prestigious collection of hotels.
In 1949 he realized his dream and extended his version of "the light and warmth of hospitality" to the legendary
New York landmark. Today, the hotel is the inspiration for the distinctive hotels of The Waldorf Astoria Collection
where discovery and unique experiences are inherent in some of the most desirable destinations around the world.
A World-Renowned Name Accompanies Our Luxury Accommodations
William Waldorf Astor, heir to John Jacob Astor III, built the original 13-story Waldorf Hotel on the site of
his Fifth Avenue mansion. Opened in 1893, the Waldorf immediately became the gathering place for the world's
wealthy and society's elite.
Four years later, Waldorf's cousin, John Jacob Astor IV built the adjacent 17-story Astoria Hotel. Separate,
yet equivalent in grandeur and prestige, both The Waldorf and The Astoria were designed by acclaimed architect,
Henry Hardenbergh, who in an act of great foresight added a three-hundred-foot-long marble corridor connecting
the two hotels. This corridor, built to connect the two buildings, became an enduring symbol of the combined
Waldorf and Astoria hotels - it is represented by the "=" in The Waldorf=Astoria.
Growth for Waldorf Astoria
Our vision is global, our luxury resort accommodations are gracious. This is an exciting time of dynamic growth.
Our expansion is two-fold. In addition to welcoming existing significant luxury hotels and resorts around the world,
we are building brand new Waldorf Astoria hotels and resorts in premier destinations.
Including the newest addtion, Waldorf Astoria Orlando.
The Waldorf Astoria Collection
Each celebrated hotel joining our Waldorf Collection will retain their name while adding The Waldorf Astoria
Collection designation as a mark of their exclusivity. Collection hotels currently include The Arizona Biltmore
Resort & Spa, The Bentley Hotel, The Boca Beach Club, The Boca Raton Resort, The Boulders Resort, Casa Marina Resort, Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa, El Conquistador Resort, El San Juan Hotel &
Casino, Grand Wailea, La Quinta Resort & Club, Las Casitas Resort, Naples Grande Beach Resort, Edgewater Beach Resort, Saudi Arabia Qasr Al Sharq, The Reach Resort, Rome
Cavalieri, The Roosevelt New
Orleans, Trianon Palace Versailles, with more to come.
Additionally, we are developing brand new Waldorf Astoria hotels and residences in gateway cities around the world.
Waldorf Astoria hotels including Shanghai, Montreal, Berlin, & Beverly Hills.
Satisfy your desire for a truly distinctive vacation, perfectly imbued with renowned style, attentive service and
striking surroundings. Choose from the world’s most significant destinations at the Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resortsand
experience unforgettable luxury accommodations on your next getaway.
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