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Four Seasons Hotel New York vs Waldorf Astoria New York
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Four Seasons Hotel New York is $771 a night less. They are 636 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book the Waldorf Astoria if you want New York history and roughly $1,260 a night saved, book the Four Seasons if you want the most polished, quiet, service-heavy stay on Billionaire's Row. The Four Seasons runs $2,845 a night versus the Waldorf's $1,585, and the only listed facility gap is breakfast, which the Four Seasons includes and the Waldorf's listing does not mention. Both are 0.6km apart in Midtown, so location is nearly a wash; the choice is really about architecture and atmosphere rather than logistics.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel New York
I.M. Pei designed this tower in 1993, and it shows in the limestone monolith and the enormous 22-foot lobby ceiling, all pale stone and recessed light meant to feel like a cathedral of restraint rather than gilt. Rooms are famously large for Manhattan, with deep soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows that pull in the kind of light other hotels have to fake. The crowd here is finance and old-guard luxury travellers who want anonymity and a concierge who remembers their name; nothing about the place performs history, it performs the present done extremely well.
Guests who want the most consistent, understated five-star service experience and don't need a story attached to the building.
Waldorf Astoria New York
The Waldorf is the real Art Deco article, opened in 1931, its lobby a symphony of inlaid marble floors, a giant mosaic compass rose, and the Waldorf clock that has stood there since the original hotel on 5th Avenue. Cole Porter's piano lived in the Peacock Alley bar, and the whole building carries that pre-war glamour in its bronze fittings, sunburst motifs and travertine columns, even after a lengthy renovation. It draws people who want to feel the weight of the building's history, and Park Avenue outside has that same formal, old-money hush after dark.
Guests who want to stay somewhere with genuine architectural and cultural history and don't mind trading a bit of polish for atmosphere.
The Waldorf's listing doesn't mention breakfast being included, so guests there may pay separately for what comes with the Four Seasons room rate; everything else on the facility lists matches.
The Waldorf is the more beautiful place to stand in, because its Art Deco lobby is an irreplaceable piece of New York rather than a very good modern execution of luxury.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel New York | Waldorf Astoria New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,936 | $3,707 |
| Guest rating | 9.5/10 | — |
| Reviews | 77 | 73 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 5 |
| Distance apart | 636 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel New York has
- Breakfast
Only Waldorf Astoria New York has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel New York lacks.
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel New York
- clean and comfortable rooms
- friendly front staff
- great location
“Location, the cleanliness of hotel and the very friendly front staff.”
Waldorf Astoria New York
- exceptional helpful staff
- attentive to detail
- clean hotel
“The staff were exceptional and were very helpful throughout my stay.”
Both sets of guests leave very happy, but Waldorf Astoria reviewers more often single out specific staff members for exceptional service, suggesting a slightly warmer personal touch.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Hotel New York
- Junior Suite City View KingRoom Only$2,936
- Junior Suite City View King(1 King Bed)Room Only$2,936
- Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (Accessible)Room Only$2,936
Waldorf Astoria New York
- Deluxe Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$2,532
- Deluxe Room, 1 King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$2,539
- Deluxe Room, 2 Double BedsRoom Only$2,599
In guests' own words
Four Seasons Hotel New York
10/10
“Enjoyed my stay”
Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
10/10
“Just one night, but an amazing and relaxing stay”
Location, the cleanliness of hotel and the very friendly front staff.
Nothing
Waldorf Astoria New York
10/10
Amazing hotel
10/10
“Exciting! Fun! Clean!”
The staff were exceptional and were very helpful throughout my stay. Thank you to Barbara at the front desk and Melanie at the restaurant for going above and beyond for us.
About each
Four Seasons Hotel New York
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in studios and suites with breathtaking city views and natural light. Spa and Wellness Relax and rejuvenate at our onsite spa with 10 treatment rooms and state-of-the-art facilities. Prime Location Nestled on “Billionaire’s Row”, our hotel offers easy access to Central Park and top shopping destinations. To experience…
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Waldorf Astoria New York
Waldorf Astoria New York is a landmark hotel that offers luxurious rooms, 5-star dining and a boutique spa on storied Park Avenue in New York, 1148 feet from Rockefeller Center. Free WiFi access is available in the hotel’s iconic Art Deco lobby. Each room at this historic hotel features luxury bedding and flat-screen cable TVs. Every room has a private…
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Facilities, in full
Four Seasons Hotel New York
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Waldorf Astoria New York
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Express check-in/check-out
Where they are
57 East 57th Street301 Park Avenue
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