A Little Bird Told Me: Farewell to The Waldorf Astoria NYC

A message to the Waldorf NYC and The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria staff:

My first trip to New York took place in the summer (2016)- we stayed in the towers with everything start to finish being wonderful. We were upgraded to a suite and opened the door to find 4 of the most scrumptious red velvet cupcakes I have ever tasted- things like these were the little touches that made the stay so special to me and my father. On our last morning we had brunch at the Bull and Bear (the banana smoothies, bacon, fruit.... it was delicious.... while in conversation with our waiter, he informed us of the hotels planned closure for renovations lasting over 3 years and employees who had worked there for years (the people who made our experience special) were being made redundant.

Upon reflection of our holiday we decided to return to see in the New Year of 2017. We returned in late December to see our familiar porter in the Towers lobby, the same delicious cupcakes, the same spectacular corridors that I still think about (I noticed them in Madam Secretary!). I adored New York City but the Waldorf remains the most memorable part without question.

The tours (Summer with Joan & Winter with Karen) gave us access to many of the behind the scenes of the hotel- memorably talking to the chefs in the patisserie section of the kitchens, the starlight room and the grand ballroom...

I am delighted to have had the pleasure of staying at the landmark that is the Waldorf Astoria. I wish everyone all the best in their following ventures.