Hotel Stories: Waldorf Astoria New York | Frette
Date published: 02/10/2026
There are hotels that belong to a city. And then there’s the Waldorf. After an eight-year restoration, Waldorf Astoria New York has reopened as one of the most anticipated returns in Manhattan, reintroducing an icon that has shaped the rhythms of Park Avenue for nearly a century. For General Manager Luigi Romaniello, the moment is a reassertion of purpose: honoring the building’s Art Deco soul while bringing the experience forward with a modern, residential calm.
