Waldorf Astoria New York debuts restored event spaces


Travel and hospitality

September 5, 2025

The three-story, 1,500-capacity Grand Ballroom has been fully restored and features new soundproofing, rigging and audio-visual capabilities. Image credit: Hilton The three-story, 1,500-capacity Grand Ballroom has been fully restored and features new soundproofing, rigging and audio-visual capabilities. Image credit: Hilton

 

The Waldorf Astoria New York is minding its property’s heritage following a year-long transformation.

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