Some are renovated. Others are reborn, as was the case for the historic , which shut for eight years and received a multibillion-dollar refurbishment to ensure its legacy for the next 100 years. Down from 1,400 rooms to 372 residences and 375 rooms and suites, the hotel feels alive, and staff have a new skip in their step.

“This iconic hotel’s return has instantly elevated the Midtown scene,” says Stacy Fischer-Rosenthal, president of Fischer Travel. “With impeccable service and beautifully restored interiors, the Waldorf Astoria once again stands as one of Manhattan’s most legendary addresses.”

Among those addresses: The Waldorf Astoria , now available from $50,000 a night. In this Robb Report first look, we got a tour of the penthouse wing, a set of three interconnected rooms—1218, 1

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