Chinese owners of Waldorf Astoria list iconic NYC hotel for sale following $2 billion renovation
Waldorf Astoria Set for Auction The Waldorf Astoria is going up for auction. Dajia Insurance Group, the Chinese state-backed owner of the iconic Park Avenue hotel, is planning to sell after wrapping up extensive renovations that are expected to convert many hotel rooms into condominiums. This news comes from various reports. Eastdil Secured will handle […]
Chinese owners of the Waldorf Astoria list the famous NYC hotel for sale following a $2B renovation.
The Waldorf Astoria is set to go up for auction. Dajia Insurance Group, which is backed by the Chinese state and owns the property on Park Avenue, is looking to sell the luxury hotel after finishing extensive renovations. These upgrades are geared towards converting numerous rooms into condominiums, as reported. Eastdil Secured is expected to […]
Lex Yards at the new Waldorf transforms the hotel’s outdated image into something exceptional.
Waldorf Astoria’s Refreshing Take on a Classic Salad The newly reopened Waldorf Astoria has introduced a revamped Waldorf salad that’s really something special. Chef Michael Anthony, who oversees the Rexyard Restaurant within the hotel, has taken inspiration from the original 100-year-old recipes and given them a fresh twist, complimenting the hotel’s ambitious $2 billion renovation […]
Waldorf Astoria’s new restaurant Lex Yard reinvents classic dishes as the hotel reopens.
Chef Michael Anthony’s Vision for Waldorf Astoria Renowned chef Michael Anthony has an ambitious plan to revive the Waldorf Astoria as a central hub in New York’s bustling dining scene. His first step? Rethinking the iconic cuisine that the historic hotel is famous for. Anthony, who previously served as the executive chef at Gramercy Tavern, […]
Donald Trump ‘eyes deal’ for Waldorf Astoria DC hotel
President-elect Donald Trump is considering rescuing the bankrupt Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, D.C., and rebranding it as the Trump International Hotel, the Post reported. The incoming commander-in-chief's company, the Trump Organization, is considering options including a licensing deal and possibly buying back the lease on the government-owned 125-year-old former post office, according to three […]
Cracker Barrel accused of refusing service to group of special needs students at Waldorf, Md. restaurant
A Cracker Barrel restaurant reportedly refused to serve a group of students with disabilities who were on a field trip from a Maryland public school district. On December 3, a group of 11 Charles County Public Schools students and seven staff members visited a Cracker Barrel facility in Waldorf, Maryland, as part of a community-based […]
Waldorf Astoria’s much-hyped — and oft-delayed — grand re-opening is pushed back yet again
The reopening of the iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel, which I had expected would happen in early 2023, has been postponed to next spring, offering ultra-luxury condominiums primarily to globetrotting investors. It's the latest insult to New York City by a Chinese company interested in selling. Someone who may never turn on the lights. What does […]
Waldorf Astoria operator stays mum on reopening date after prolonged shutdown
It’s no surprise that renowned Gramercy Tavern chef Michael Anthony will be the “culinary consultant” for the Waldorf Astoria’s planned reopening. The New York Times reported. However, “culinary consultants” are rarely in charge of anything. New Yorkers want to know when famous public spaces like the legendary hostel and Peacock Alley will finally reopen after […]
Beverly Hills police detain armed suspect at Waldorf Astoria hotel ahead of Grammys party
Beverly Hills police took a suspect into custody Thursday after responding to an active threat situation at the city’s famous Waldorf Astoria. Beverly Hills police said they responded to the hotel regarding an “armed man” who was on the hotel’s balcony. Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. (Google Maps) A person at the scene said. Holly […]