Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The original Waldorf Astoria was built on 33rd and 5th and remained there until it was torn down in 1929 to make way for the Empire State Building. It opened in its current location in 1931 as the largest hotel in the world. In 1993, it was officially recognized as a New York City Landmark.

Nearest Subway Stop: 51st Street/Lexington (4) 6 E (V)

Scenes at this Location

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  Photo Copyright Miramax Films 2001
  Serendipity
  Directed by: Peter Chelsom
  Starring: Kate Beckinsale, John Cusack
  When Sara decided to leave her burgeoning relationship with Jonathan in the hands of fate, they entered the Waldorf Astoria and took seperate elevators to a random floor. If the elevators opened on the same floor they would know they were meant for each other.