This New York grande dame is back and better than ever after a scrupulous eight-year transformation, complete with a marble-columned cocktail bar, a buzzy contemporary restaurant, and sophisticated rooms

Location

Occupying a full block between Park Avenue and Lexington, a stay at the landmark Waldorf Astoria New York brings you to the heart of Midtown East. This thrumming business and shopping hub is close to various well-known NYC landmarks, like the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station and the United Nations Headquarters. It’s also a hop from all the luxury boutiques and flagship shops lining Fifth and Madison Avenues. For culture, Museum Mile on the Upper East Side is a pleasant 20-minute stroll away through Central Park or short taxi ride.…