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Waldorf Astoria New York vs The St. Regis New York
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The St. Regis New York is $1,259 a night less. They are 515 metres apart.
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The honest take
At $1,556 versus $1,585 these are near enough the same price, so this comes down to what kind of night you want. The St. Regis has 257 reviews at 8.8 and round-the-clock butler service, breakfast, and Bloody Mary lore at the King Cole Bar. The Waldorf has fewer reviews logged and no guest score given, but it holds a spa and pet allowance that the St. Regis lacks, plus that unmistakable Park Avenue lobby. Book the St. Regis if you want a known quantity; book the Waldorf if you want to be inside a piece of New York architectural history.
The look and the feel
Waldorf Astoria New York
The Waldorf occupies its 1931 Art Deco tower on Park Avenue, all inlaid marble floors, a clock in the lobby that has become a meeting-point landmark, and a scale of public room that belongs to an era when hotels were built as small cities. The 2023 restoration kept the bones - the starburst motifs, the bronze, the travertine - while updating the guest floors, so the feeling is of walking through a restored ocean liner rather than a boutique property. Its dining rooms and roof garden carry the same formal weight as the lobby: this is a hotel that assumes you know how to move through grand space.
Guests who want to stay inside a genuine Art Deco monument and don't mind a slightly more institutional, sightseeing-heavy stretch of Park Avenue.
The St. Regis New York
The St. Regis sits at Fifth Avenue and 55th, a Beaux-Arts building from 1904 with the kind of old-New-York gravity that comes from actually being old New York. The lobby is gilt and marble under a coffered ceiling, and the King Cole Bar's Maxfield Parrish mural has presided over cocktail hour since Prohibition ended. Butler service on every floor is the house signature - not a spa gimmick but staff who remember your name and iron your shirt without being asked. It draws a crowd that wants discretion and Fifth Avenue proximity more than spectacle.
Guests who want old-money Fifth Avenue polish, butler service, and breakfast handled without a second thought.
The St. Regis, marginally cheaper, has no listed spa and doesn't take pets, both of which the Waldorf offers.
The Waldorf's Deco lobby is the more theatrical space to stand in, but the St. Regis's King Cole Bar is the more beautiful room to actually sit in for an hour.
The numbers
| Waldorf Astoria New York | The St. Regis New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $3,707 | $2,448 |
| Guest rating | — | 8.8/10 |
| Reviews | 73 | 257 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 5 | 4 |
| Distance apart | 515 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Waldorf Astoria New York has
- Spa
- Pet
Only The St. Regis New York has
- Breakfast
What guests actually say
Waldorf Astoria New York
- attentive, exceptional staff
- attention to detail and comfort
- location
“Thank you to Barbara at the front desk and Melanie at the restaurant for going above and beyond for us.”
The St. Regis New York
- personalised, attentive service
- butler and concierge staff by name
- luxurious historic details
- butler service not delivered
- declining condition and consistency
- increased security and lost elegance
“Was shocked at how trashy things have become at the once very classy St. Regis.”
Waldorf guests report a more consistently happy stay, while St. Regis reviews swing from ecstatic to disappointed over service lapses and declining polish.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
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
The St. Regis New York
- Grand Luxe - 490 SQ FT, Guest Room, 1 King, Butler ServiceRoom Only$2,298
- Grand Luxe - 490 SQ FT, Guest Room, 1 King, Butler ServiceRoom Only · free cancellation$2,317
- Grand, Guest Room, Luxury, King Bed, ButlerRoom Only$2,473
In guests' own words
Waldorf Astoria New York
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.
The St. Regis New York
10/10
“Perfection all around. A*****”
Love the whole service and vibe. Beautiful all around.
10/10
“Fantastic Food and Exceptional Service”
We had a wonderful lunch at The St. Regis New York on 28th July, and the whole experience was exceptional from start to finish. I visited with my friend and her toddler, and the food was absolutely delicious. What really made our lunch so memorable, though, was the incredible service. Every member of staff was warm and welcoming, and they went out of their way to make my friend’s child feel so special. A particular
4/10
“It is a 4 star hotel, at the most”
First, forget about the butler experience. It does not exist. We called them and they never came. The building, despite a recent renovation, is old and in poor condition. The service is indifferent. Our room was only available at 6 pm despite a pre-planned 2 pm arrival. Bathroom does not have a rain shower and bath products are from different brands, most of them unknown, no consistency. There is no liquid soap in th
About each
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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The St. Regis New York
Exclusive Dining Experiences : Indulge in exquisite dining at The St. Regis New York with two onsite dining options, offering guests a culinary journey like no other. Luxurious Amenities : Experience unparalleled luxury with 24-hour butler service, flat-screen cable TVs, and plush bathrobes in the spacious guest rooms. Stay connected with WiFi and enjoy the…
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Facilities, in full
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
The St. Regis New York
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
Where they are
301 Park AvenueTwo East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue
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