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New York: The Veil Has Been Lifted From Waldorf-Astoria's Presidential Suite. Now What?

ASchechter — 2012-02-07T09:20:01-05:00

Barring the possibility that you're a former President—or that you don't mind spending $10,000/night—then you've likely never caught a glimpse of the Waldorf-Astoria's Presidential Suite. Why? Because until recently, the hotel has never allowed photography inside the suite.

Lucky for us, the NY Daily News has taken on the oppressive task of video touring the entire space—from gleaming top (the crystal chandelier in the master bedroom) to well-polished bottom (the black-and-white tiled bathroom floor).

Now, the goods are out in the open for all to see. So, what do you think?

A Quick Look at Some Cool Hotel Designs Coming in 2012

ASchechter — 2012-02-02T09:50:56-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/ParkHyattHyderabadAtriumResize.jpg" class="top">Remember the guys who brought you the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/31/91323/6604/hotels/Men_Get_A_Little_Something_Extra_In_The_Bathrooms_at_Trump_Ocean_Club">sperm-shaped urinals</a> at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Trump+Ocean+Club+International+Hotel+%26+Tower/local/4809">Trump Panama</a>? Well, in the spirit of our recently-launched (and super hot topic-y) <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/16/235841/535/hotels/The_Master_List_of_Worldwide_Hotel_Openings_in_2012">2012 Master List of Hotel Openings</a>, we were a little curious to see what else the design wizards at HBA had cooking on the stove. Though their total project list spans 21 properties, a few in particular stand out: <a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/new_hotels_and_resorts/#guangzhou">Four Seasons Guangzhou</a>, Park Hyatt Hyderabad, <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?language=en_US&propertyID=3751">Sheraton Fuzhou</a>, and <a href="http://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/uae/waldorf-astoria-ras-al-khaimah-RKTWAWA/index.html">Waldorf-Astoria Ras Al Khaimah</a> are all places we'll be keeping a close eye on as they gear up for their respective 2012 grand openings. We love nothing more than unique, well-executed, culturally-relevant design, and these places have it all. Though we

Chicago: Waldorf-Astoria to Remove All Traces of The Elysian When it Takes Over Next Month

juliana — 2012-01-24T15:30:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/ElysianLobbymain.jpg" class="top"> Even though this hotel memory-erasing was <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/17/93446/880/hotels/The_Elysian_To_Become_A_Waldorf_Astoria">expected,</a> it still makes us sad. The luxe <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/ELYSIAN/local/1672">Elysian Hotel</a> in Chicago will be no more come February 1 when the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/waldorf-astoria collection">Waldorf-Astoria</a> takes it over. Waldorf is wiping the Elysian name from every nook and cranny, starting with the front entrance sign and then working their way up into the guest rooms to include the stationary, the bathrobes and literally anything else that says Elysian on it.The good news is that the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0124-waldorf-astoria-20120124,0,4373620.story">Chicago Tribune</a> reports that pretty much everything else inside the hotel, as well as all the services, will remain the same. <blockquote>What will stay the same is nearly everything else that has cemented the

Chicago: Best Hotel Scene of 2011: Chicago Is Having a Bit of a Hotel Renaissance

HotelChatter — 2011-12-30T15:35:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/killerviewpublicday.jpg" class="top">It's what you've been waiting all year for--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/hotelchatter 2011 awards">The 2011 HotelChatter Awards</a>! We'll be bringing you the best and worst of the year all day today and part of tomorrow. Agree or disagree with our picks? <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/12/30/101223/35/hotels/Best_Hotel_Scene_of_2011_Chicago_Is_Having_a_Bit_of_a_Hotel_Renaissance#comment-block">Air your thoughts in the comments below</a>.This year marked the introduction of not one but three major hotel brands to the good ol' US of A. And the midwestern city they all chose as a launching pad? Why, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Chicago%20Hotels">Chicago</a>! Where else? After <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/2/14057/3376/hotels/Inside_the_Radisson_Blu_Aqua_Chicago_the_First_Radisson_Blu_in_the_United_States">Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago</a> and <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Public+Chicago/local/1704">Public Chicago</a> opened literally within a month of each other, we then got sideblinded by the news that, when it debuts in 2013, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/7/212853/831/hotels/The_Virgin_Hotel_Chicago_Building_from_Every_Angle">Virgin Hotels</a>' first location will

New York: The Waldorf-Astoria Lights Their Lobby Menorah

JetSetCD — 2011-12-21T17:00:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/WAchan1.jpg" class="top"> Although there's still several more days to go until you can rip through the presents underneath the Christmas tree, Hanukkah started last time, meaning gifts are already being opened as the candles of the menorah are lit, day-by-day. And although almost every hotel lobby wouldn't be caught without a massive Christmas tree, it's actually pretty rare to find a hotel menorah. One standby for finding a menorah is the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Waldorf+Astoria/local/188">Waldorf-Astoria</a>the original on Park Avenue in New York City. Enter through the Park Ave doors and head up the stairs, past the Christmas trees and underneath the chandelier. Keep going and just before you hit the main reception area with its classic art deco details, you'll see