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flag After an $3.07 billion, eight-year renovation, the historic Waldorf Astoria New York reopened with restored Art Deco elegance, fewer rooms, and luxury residences.

flag After an eight-year, $3.07 billion renovation, the historic Waldorf Astoria New York has reopened, restoring its Art Deco grandeur while reducing guest rooms to 375 and expanding suites into residential-style accommodations. flag Public spaces like Peacock Alley have been revitalized, featuring the gilded-bronze Waldorf Clock from Queen Victoria and a Steinway piano linked to Cole Porter. flag The hotel now offers updated dining, including a modern Waldorf salad and a Japanese kaiseki restaurant, with high-end rooms starting at $1,500 per night and private residences for sale from $1.875 million. flag The reopening marks a revival of a landmark that has hosted global icons since 1931, with a new property in Sydney set to open in 2027.

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