Waldorf Astoria New York has officially reopened its Grand Ballroom and other event spaces following an extensive restoration, marking a major milestone in the property’s return to Manhattan’s hospitality and events scene.
The restoration brings back to life the hotel’s most iconic venues, including the Grand Ballroom, Silver Corridor, Astor Salon, Basildon Room and Jade Room. Collectively, the property now offers nearly 43,000 sf of event space across 14 private rooms on two floors, with capacity for everything from corporate gatherings to large-scale galas.
“The Waldorf Astoria New York has served as the backdrop for countless historic events, and with this unveiling, the Grand Ballroom once again takes its place as the centerpiece of New York’s social and business scene,” said Danny Hughes, President, Americas, Hilton, in a media statement.
Meeting & Event Highlights
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Grand Ballroom: Restored to its original Art Deco design with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, rigging and staging. The three-story venue accommodates up to 1,500 guests and is designed for productions ranging from product launches to Broadway-style performances.
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Basildon Room: A brighter, refreshed space with restored frescoes and historic details imported from England’s Basildon Manor, accommodating up to 190 guests.
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Silver Corridor: The connecting space for the hotel’s main venues, featuring restored murals by American impressionist Edward Emerson Simmons.
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Astor Salon: With a capacity for 420 guests, the salon has been modernized with additional natural light and preserved Art Deco columns.
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Jade Room: Double-height ceilings and marble colonnades frame this space for receptions of up to 420 guests.
Additional event features include a dedicated event experience manager, a private Grand Ballroom entrance with elevators, a large coat check space and an in-house production consultant. The hotel also offers a new 10th-floor terrace for intimate outdoor receptions.
Hotel Transformation
The reopening of the event spaces follows the hotel’s transformation from a 1,400-room property to 375 guestrooms and 372 residences. Guestrooms, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, average more than 570 sf and are styled to resemble private apartments.
The property is also debuting five new specialty suites this fall, including the 5,000-square-foot Waldorf Astoria Suite. Additional highlights include the 20,000-sf Guerlain Wellness Spa opening later this year, as well as multiple dining venues such as Peacock Alley, Lex Yard led by Chef Michael Anthony, and Yoshoku, offering a kaiseki-inspired menu.
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