Waldorf Astoria New York, New York, USA

Event Spaces

A landmark restoration honouring the glamour of New York's golden age, Waldorf Astoria New York won best Event Spaces at AHEAD Americas 2026.

Following an eight-year transformation, the legendary Park Avenue hotel's Art Deco grandeur has been meticulously preserved. With architecture refreshed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon, the project breathes new life into the property's event spaces, from the 9,990-square-foot Grand Ballroom to the 18th-century-inspired Basildon Room, featuring decorative panelling, ornate cornices and ceiling frescoes imported from English manor Basildon Park.

Celebrating attention to detail and a sensitive approach to restoration, the judges praised the revival of one of New York's most iconic hospitality landmarks as “thoughtfully considered and restored”. “A grand dame deftly brought into the 21st century.”

Winners
Global Headline Sponsor
 
RH

Trophy Sponsor
 
Preciosa

Global Sponsors
 
Kaldewei
 
Laufen
 
Lutron
 
Roca

Event Sponsors
 
Del Mar Lighting
 
Gessi
 
Hansgrohe
 
Preciosa
 
Saatchi Art
 
Sans Souci
 
Viso

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