100 E. 50th St.
888/928-6937 or 212/355-3100
www.thewaldorftowers.com

Plush residential-style accommodations on floors 28 through 42 of the Waldorf-Astoria (separate entrance), near midtown businesses and shopping. The choice of visiting politicos.
 

ROOMS 101, done in themes, from French country to Old English, with high-speed Internet and great views.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.
FOOD 3 restaurants, including Inagiku (Japanese).
FACILITIES Gym and new spa.
COST Doubles from $299