The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria New York

The Towers is complete with 181 room accommodations, including 123 impressive suites inclusive of 26 presidential-style suites and 12 historic suites – unlike any other hotel in New York City. Each suite is individually appointed with its own unique essence. For example, guests can choose from the four bedroom Presidential Suite, the NYC residence of every American president since Herbert Hoover to the majestic Royal Suite, the former Park Avenue home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor which is like entering the Windsor's French Manor House with Aubusson-inspired hand-woven floral carpets and Tiffany-blue walls with gold leaf molding. The five-bedroom Cole Porter Suite is the home where the legendary musician wrote many of his famous lyrics and where Frank and Barbara Sinatra later lived. The Towers is also home to the oasis that is the hotel's Guerlain Spa. All Towers suites come with The Waldorf's renowned privacy and personalized True Waldorf Service provided by a personal concierge before, during and after a stay. Guests interested in making arrangements in the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria are asked to call a special Suite Specialist,

available at 212-872 1211, who will hand-select a suite to meet their accommodation wants and needs. For more information please visitwww.towersofthewaldorfastoria.com.

Key Towers of the Waldorf Astoria Attributes

• Incomparable Suite Product – The Towers includes 123 spacious suites, 26 of which are Presidential-Style, while most hotels only have one or two at best. The array of suite configurations available and the storied background of each are truly incomparable.

• Unforgettable Moments – Staying in the Towers encompasses a high-touch, authentic stay with individually appointed suites, incomparable service and storied backdrop of the timeless hotel.

• Storied Past - Home to royalty, world leaders and celebrities alike, The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria celebrates a legendary status as part of an iconic hotel that inspires the world.

• Value in Luxury – Guests of the Towers are afforded incredible suites with ample room for all group sizes or individuals at an affordable price point that offers true value in what is experienced, both in accommodations and service.

• Suite Specialist's Expertise in Travel – The Towers team provides guests with exceptional experiences through personal interactions. The team's new Suite Specialist hand-selects suites for guests in order  to meet all travel needs, given the wide range of accommodations available.

The Named Suites of the Towers Include:

• Cole Porter – This incredible suite, with the capability of being one to five bedrooms depending on a guest's need, was Cole Porter's residence for 30 years and Frank Sinatra's after that. The grand suite features a spacious full kitchen (the largest of all the hotel's suites), grand marble entrance foyer, luxurious molding in gold and light green, statement furniture pieces, golden sheers in the bedroom and overlooks St. Patricks Cathedral.
• Presidential Suite - The only true Presidential Suite, this is the NYC residence of every American president since Herbert Hoover. The suite is designed to reflect the details of the White House and is appointed with the personal desk of General Douglas MacArthur and one of President John F. Kennedy's rocking chairs among other presidential artifacts
• Royal Suite - The former Park Avenue home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, which is like entering the Windsor's French Manor House with Aubusson-inspired hand-woven floral carpets and Tiffany-blue walls with gold leaf molding
• Penthouse – With an entry rotunda decorated with Italian murals, this suite, located on the top floor of the hotel is one of the most extravagant. Features include stunning views over Manhattan, high ceilings, a vibrant 10-person dining room, modern full kitchen and a treadmill in additional fitness room.
• Elizabeth Taylor – A modern look and feel with hi- technology features, large windows with streams of daylight, a piano in living room, high ceilings and views of The Chrysler Building.
• Trianon – Resembles The Trianon Palace near Versailles with French art and golden molding detailing around the ceilings and walls. Also features a rather unique “horizontal” full bathroom.
• Lyndon B. Johnson - President Lyndon Johnson met Pope Paul VI in this suite in 1964 and Audrey Hepburn also stayed here. The suite includes great views of the Chrysler Building with golden molding and a gold, crème and blue color scheme.
• Winston Churchill – This English-country house styled suite features dark mahogany wooded walls in the living room giving it a more masculine feel. A gorgeous eight person dining room is complemented by a full kitchen and great views overlooking the East River.
• Herbert Hoover – Herbert Hoover moved into this spacious suite after his term. It features a marble entrance way, green and white décor theme, piano in living room and lots of closet space.
• Douglas MacArthur – Features a grand black and white marble foyer, spacious full kitchen and wine fridge, and stunning views overlooking both the Chrysler Building and East River. This suite has more of a masculine feel with wood finishings.
• Prince Abdullah - With soft yellow, pink crème and green details this spacious suite is ideal for entertaining with an extremely large living room with a piano, full kitchen, and wonderful views of St. Patrick's Cathedral and East River. This suite is also decorated with interesting international art pieces.

Noteworthy Towers Guests

Due to the discretionary policies of the Towers and the fact that guest privacy is of utmost

importance, we can only speak to famed hotel guests that have passed. In reality, it would be hard to

name a noteworthy person who hasn't stay in the Towers! Particularly notable guests include every

sitting President since Herbert Hoover, Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn,

General Douglas MacArthur, Queen Elizabeth, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Marilyn Monroe

and countless Dignitaries.      

                   

Waldorf Astoria New York announces Jackie Collens and Jackie Carter have been appointed leaders of the new luxury sales team focused on The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria New York, an intimate, richly appointed 181-room hotel occupying the top 14 floors of the property.  Both are responsible for all leisure, business and residential sales to those looking for hand-selected, high-touch and unforgettable experiences in the authentic rooms and suites that comprise The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria New York.

Collens and Carter help enhance a newly dedicated team with the titles director of leisure sales and assistant director of leisure sales, respectively.  The significance of increasing team members to handle the guest relations from reservation to stay completion touts the highly personalized, high-value Towers' guest experience, whether for leisure or business accommodations and even long-term or residential stays.  With a combined wealth of sales knowledge and experience at Waldorf Astoria New York, both Collens and Carter bring a strong sense of high-end sales and client management techniques to this team, which also include the new Suite Specialists who hand-select accommodations from the array of individually appointed Towers suites.

“We are proud to offer our luxury-minded guests a dedicated team led by Jackie Collens and Jackie Carter, two of our most qualified sales team members,” remarked Eric O. Long, general manager, Waldorf Astoria New York.  “They are both incredible assets for our luxury-minded clientele who expect a seamless, highly personalized and authentic experience from start to finish, which is synonymous with a stay in The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria New York.”

A member of the Waldorf Astoria New York since 2007, Jackie Collens holds experience in an array of hotel functions including meeting and banquet operations manager, rooms division manager, diplomatic events manager before transitioning to this position as director of leisure sales.  Her extensive knowledge of the hotel's operations and customer base is a true advantage in her ability to successfully attract and engage clientele in the Towers sales process.  Jackie is a graduate of The School of Hospitality Business in the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.  Her significant career achievements thus far include Michigan State University's Emerging Alumni of the Year (2011) and, a two-time recipient of Hilton Worldwide's Elite Circle of Excellence Award (2010 and 2011).

Jackie Carter began her hospitality career in the competitive management trainee program at Palmer House® A Hilton Hotel, with its unique exposure to each operational department.  Before her promotion to Waldorf Astoria New York in 2011, she also spent time on teams at the Hilton Chicago, Palmer House A Hilton Hotel and Conrad Chicago with a focus on corporate group sales.  She joined the sales team at Waldorf Astoria New York as a sales manager and has demonstrated superlative abilities in leisure and transient sales for the Towers.  Jackie is a graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration.

With residential style apartment suites, a personal concierge providing True Waldorf Service assigned to every guest, and private underground motor court, The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria is truly the most exclusive luxury hotel in New York.