Suitable for business or leisure trips, this famous, luxurious hotel is located in the center of New York City on Park Avenue. Waldorf Astoria New York. 5-star. Luxury hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention center, near 5th Avenue. Waldorf Astoria New York is temporarily closed while undergoing a complete renovation and restoration. When this historic property reopens, it will feature restored public and event spaces, guest rooms, and suites, along with luxury condominium residences. New York’s grandest landmark hotel, the city's first skyscraper hotel opened on October 31, 1931, occupying an entire city block of midtown Manhattan and has been an internationally recognized symbol of elegance and grace for more than 100 years.