Visas, Transportation and Guest Services

Transportation

Airports

Taxi cabs
The Waldorf Astoria is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) from LaGuardia (LGA) airport (30 minutes to an hour by taxi), approximately 15 miles (24 km) from Newark (EWR) (an hour to an hour and a half by taxi), and approximately 15 miles (24 km) from John F. Kennedy (JFK) (an hour to an hour and a half by taxi). Taxis are readily available to and from the three New York airports:

LaGuardia - average fare $25-$30, plus $3.50 toll and gratuity
John F. Kennedy - average fare $40, plus $3.50 toll and gratuity
Newark - average fare $40 -$45, plus $6 toll and gratuity

Minibus and Limousine services
Arrangements may be made through the hotel's transportation/theater desk by phoning +1 212 872 4597.

Grayline minibus services are available to the airports hourly. Rates to LaGuardia (LGA) are $18 per person; to John F. Kennedy International (JFK), $20 per person; and to Newark Liberty International (EWR), $23 per person.

Limousine service is also available to and from the hotel through Capricorn Limousine at the Transportation Desk. Prices include toll and gratuity:

To LaGuardia - $104.60 sedan, $137 stretch.
From LaGuardia - $127.80 sedan, $159 stretch

To John F. Kennedy - $119 sedan, $155 stretch.
From John F. Kennedy - $141 sedan, $177 stretch

To Newark - $119 sedan, $155 stretch;
From Newark - $141 sedan, $177 stretch

General Car Service
The Waldorf's preferred limousine service is offered by Capricorn Limousine. Please contact Capricorn in advance at +1 212 872 4585. Capricorn Limousines may also be reached at +1 718 729 3000.

Hourly rates: Luxury sedan - $68.75/hour
Stretch limousine - $87.50/hour. A minimum number of hours apply.

Directions to Hotel
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel is located at 301 Park Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets. The motor entrance is between Park and Lexington Avenues on 50th Street, which is one-way eastbound. Detailed directions may be accessed on the Waldorf's website: www.waldorfnewyork.com. Parking fees at the Waldorf are expensive, but there are other parking facilities in the hotel's vicinity that may cost less.

General Hotel Information
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Address: 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA 10022
Telephone: +1 212 355 3000
Facsimile: +1 212 872 7272
Reservations from North America: +1 800 WALDORF
Website: www.waldorfnewyork.com

Guest Services

Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is located on the 5th floor and offers hotel guests a full range of cardio, strength, and conditioning equipment with a large selection of free weights. The Fitness Center does not offer lockers, showers or a steam room. Cost is $15 per day.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 5:00 - 20:00. Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 - 18:00. There is 24-hour access with a room key.

Guerlain Spa
This state of the art, 14,000 sq. ft. (1600 sq. meters) facility, which covers the 19th floor of the hotel, offers a variety of services from specialty massages to exotic facials. Also available is a private fitness center where guests can workout on their own or arrange for a private trainer.

Spa Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 - 21:00; Sunday, 10:00 - 18:00. On Sunday in-room treatments are also available. To book an appointment, or for additional information, call +1 212 872 7200. The spa's website is: www.guerlainspa.com. Email: newyork@guerlainspa.com.

Business Center
The in-house Business Center offers a complete range of services including rental of computer systems, copier machines, facsimile machines, secretarial support, photocopying, word processing services, facsimile transmission, and shipping and mail services.

Business Center hours are: Monday through Friday, 7:00 - 19:00; Saturday, 9:00 - 17:00; Sunday - Closed. There are also several stores/companies within walking distance of the hotel that offer photocopying services.

Hotel Restaurants/Lounges/Restaurant Reservations
Reservations are strongly recommended for all restaurants in the hotel and in New York City. The Waldorf Astoria offers 24-hour room service and a variety of restaurants and lounge.
    Bull and Bear
    One of the most historic restaurants in New York City, this celebrated steakhouse offers a selection of fresh seafood and is the only restaurant on the East Coast serving the prime grade of USDA Certified Angus Beef®, the highest quality grade of beef available in the United States. Website: www.bullandbearsteakhouse.com. Special Note: A private dining room, the Wine Library, is adjacent to the bar. For more information on hosting an event, call + 1 212 872 4942.

    Peacock Alley
    The famed Peacock Alley Restaurant is located in the main lobby of the hotel. It offers breakfast, lunch, and lighter food throughout the week. It is well known for its extensive Sunday brunch. Website: www.peacockalleyrestaurant.com. The restaurant also offers private dining space. For more information, call +1 212 872 4942.

    Oscar's Brasserie
    Named for Oscar Tschirky, the mâitre d' who defined the concept of epicurean public dining, Oscar's is open for breakfast and lunch. Noted for its Waldorf-invented Eggs Benedict and Waldorf Salad. Open throughout the day. Website: www.oscarsbrasserie.com


Concierge
The Waldorf Astoria's concierge desk is located at the Lobby level and staff is available from 7:00 - 24:00 from Monday through Sunday.

Credit Cards
The Waldorf Astoria accepts most major credit cards including Visa, American Express, Master Card and Discover Card.

Currency Exchange
The front desk currently exchanges the following currency at the prevailing rate from Bank of New York: Australian Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Denmark Kroner, Euro, Japanese Yen, Mexican Peso, Norway Kroner, Scottish Pound, Swedish Kroner and Swiss Franc.

Each guest is limited to a currency exchange of $400 per day, up to $2,000 per stay, with identification. If a large amount of money is to be exchanged, it is recommended that the exchange be handled through your home bank.

New York City General Information

New York City Official Information Centers
  • 810 Seventh Ave. (between W. 52nd and W. 53rd Sts.), Manhattan, New York 10019, telephone: +1 212 484 1222. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 18:00; Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 - 17:00; holidays, 9:00 - 15:00.

  • Times Square Area: Seventh Ave. (between W. 46th and W. 47th Sts.) Manhattan, New York 10036.

  • Information kiosk in City Hall area (lower Manhattan), Southern tip of City Hall Park on the Broadway sidewalk at Park Row, telephone: +1 212 484 1222. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 18:00; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00; holidays, 9:00 - 15:00.
Getting Around New York City
Manhattan is 13.4 miles (21.6 km) long and 2.3 miles (3.7 km) wide at its widest point. Except at its northern and southern tips, Manhattan's avenues run roughly north and south and streets run east and west.

One-way thoroughfares are common, with traffic moving east on even-numbered streets and west on odd-numbered streets. Fifth Avenue divides the island into east and west sides (for example, locations on 57th Street west of Fifth Avenue are designated "W. 57th St.," and east of Fifth Avenue, they are "E. 57th St.").

As you move farther east or west from Fifth Avenue, street addresses increase, usually in increments of 100 from one block to the next. For north-south avenues, 20 blocks equals a mile (1.6 km), and the street numbers increase as you go uptown. Blocks can be a useful measure of distance, but keep in mind your direction: walking uptown from 1st Street to 6th Street is about a quarter of a mile, but walking the same number of blocks crosstown, from First Avenue to Sixth Avenue, is approximately a mile (400 m).

Discount Passes for Attractions
There are a number of passes available that cover admissions to certain attractions; all offer discount packages-some offer shorter waiting lines, special guidebooks, etc. For more information: www.newyorkpass.com; www.citypass.com/new-york; New York Public Transportation Metro Card - www.mta.info/metrocard/; www.newyorksmartsave.com.

Maps and Guides
Visit www.gonyc.com for free maps and guides.

Museums
New York City has over 50 museums. Highlights in Manhattan:
    The American Museum of Natural History, Hours: Daily 10:00 - 17:45. Website: www.amnh.org.

    The Cloisters Museum and Gardens, Fort Tryon Park, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive (Fort Tryon Park-Margaret Corbin Drive/Park Drive), New York, NY 10040; Phone: +1 212 923 3700; Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30- 17:15 (March to October); 9:30 - 16:45 (November - February); closed Mondays; Price: $20; seniors $15; Website: www.metmuseum.org.

    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue (Fifth Avenue and 89th Street) New York, NY 10128; Phone: +1 212 423 3500; Hours: Sunday - Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:45; Friday, 10:00 - 17:45; Saturday, 10:00 - 19:45; Price: $18; students and seniors (65 and older) with proof of age, $15; children under 12 are free; members are free. Website: www.guggenheim.org.

    The Frick Collection, 1 East 70th Street (between Madison and Fifth Avenues), New York, NY 10021; Phone: +1 212 288 0700; Hours: closed Mondays, Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 to 18:00; Sundays 11:00 - 17:00. Website: www.frick.org/information.

    Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 W. 53rd St. (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) New York, NY 10019; Phone: +1 212 708 9400; Price: $20 for adults; $16 for seniors; $12 for students; children 16 and under are free. Hours: Saturday - Monday, Wednesday - Thursday 10:30 - 17:30; Friday 10:30 - 20:00. Website: www.moma.org.

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street); Phone: +1 212 535 7710; Hours: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday, 9:30 - 17:30. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 - 21:00. Price: (suggested) $20 per person. Website: www.metmuseum.org. (Note: TSI is offering an optional tour of the museum on Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2011.)
Weather
April average temperatures range from 40 degrees F (4 C) to 66 degrees F (19 C) with some rain.