The landmark Waldorf Astoria New York announces the completion of a $12-million dollar restoration project of its unique interior motorcourt, one of the hotel's most distinguishing features. An enclosed drive which has welcomed celebrities and dignitaries has now been transformed to allow for a more refined arrival, especially for those seeking the anonymity and special security that comes with a stay at the legendary hotel. The private entrance now evokes a gracious and befitting portal of entry with Art Deco finishes reflecting the original design concept of the grand building.
Restored to its original scope of 1931, the motor court has been reshaped into a four lane arrival venue befitting the hotel's Art Deco design. A granite-curbed circular drive creates an enhancement even to the original design of Schultz and Weaver. The cobblestone finish improves visual appeal while providing an elevated setting from the surrounding city streets. Fluted stone wall panels equipped with a superior lighting package illuminate the space with a lustrous sparkle. Limestone columns and door-frames, adorned with the Waldorf Astoria's signature nickel-silver finish, resonate with the hotel's architecture.
"A stay at the Waldorf Astoria New York is and always will be an unforgettable experience," remarked General Manager Eric O. Long. "The restoration of our private motorcourt enhances our ability to provide our guests with a compelling, singular experience from start to finish."
The restoration evokes the ever-timeless elegance, grandeur and spirit for which the hotel has always been known. The heightened setting of the motor court extends the ability to captivate guests and provide authentic moments from arrival to departure, a distinctive feature of the Waldorf Astoria New York and its inspired luxury brand of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.
About The Waldorf Astoria New York
The Waldorf Astoria, an official New York City landmark since 1993, has been an internationally recognized symbol of elegance and grace for more than 100 years. As such the Art Deco masterpiece, occupying an entire city block of midtown Manhattan is at the epicenter of the city's cultural, commercial, social and political life. A grand hotel in the grandest of traditions, with cosmopolitan restaurants, bustling lounges and bars, more than 60,000 square feet of high-tech equipped function space, state-of-the-art business center and intriguing boutiques, The Waldorf is a microcosm of the city it has served so well for so long. The Waldorf Astoria is a member of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Worldwide.
About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
WALDORF ASTORIA is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand’s namesake, The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York. From classic elegance to modern grandeur, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts each represent worldly sophistication and unparalleled guest service. From sumptuous spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf, each hotel & resort offers the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and sophistication. Discover Waldorf Astoria by visiting www.waldorfastoria.com. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.
