Waldorf Astoria in 2026 — From the 1893 Family Feud to the 2025 Reopening
Two feuding Astor cousins built dueling hotels on Fifth Avenue in the 1890s. Their descendants tore them down to make way for the Empire State Building. The Art Deco replacement on Park Avenue went through bankruptcies, a Chinese insurance takeover, and an eight-year renovation before reopening in July 2025. The Waldorf Astoria brand now has 34 hotels worldwide. We unpack the history, the pricing, and whether the reborn New York flagship lives up to its myth.
Apr 4, 2026
