New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-30
THE WALDORF'S NEIGHBOR.
SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS PLANNED FOR
IN THE NEW AsTOR HOTEL.


ROOM FOR MEN AND WOMEN. NOV
ABLE KITCHEN AND PICTURE
GALLERY WILL BE AMONG THE
NOVELTIES PROVIDED.
When 1t became known that John Jacob Astor
intended To build hotel near the one owned by
william Waldorf Aston. the first question In the
mind Of the business men was as to the wisdom OF
the project. The plans for the new hotel have been
completed only recently AMI the experience In con-
Quoting the Waldorf It is thought has been OF
great benefit. Every defect and shortcoming that
has hampercl the Waldorf Will be remedied IN the
house Many new features will be added. ana
unusual provision made for the comfort OF guests.
And altogether It appears that there will be enough
trade to I'LL both houses. and that the Waldorf can
well afford 10 divide the patronage.
1t has been said that the new hotel was to be n
rival Of the Waldorf. and that hotel war be-
tween two OF the finest hotels In the country would
be begun. The Waldorf. however. though owned By
William Waldorf Aston. has been leased to George
G. Boldt for term OF years. When Mr.. Boldt
learned that John Jacob Astor intended 10 erect
another hotel by the side OF the Waldorf Mr. Boldt
at placed himself in communication with those
interested H. the project. As result he secured
also the entire control OF the proposed new hotel,
and both houses will be conducted under his man
agement
The name for the hotel Is bothering those who
| looking after the enterprise. The two hotels
will be- connected on every floor but It Is deemed
cxpedient to have a distinguishing name. The name
"Astor" has been suggested and also "Astor Hotel
but names do ind favor and might result
in complications with the downtown Aston House.
The name "Ncw Astor' Is now under considera-
ton and II Is believed that il will be acted upon
| favorably. Should separate names be decided on.
When the new hotel is completed it will. like the
Waldorf from, In Fifth-ave. Its entrance Will be
on Thirty fourth-st. The two houses Will stand
gL,l fb,r fio "A
foot Of space intervening. The new house will
probably front oo feet In Fifth-ave. and will have
depth Of % feet Thirty fourth-st. 100 feet more
than the Waldorf I'm Thirty third-st. An annex 10
the latter house is now building and will make the
depth Of the two hotels exactly equal The add-
ton the Waldorf Will he four stories. and roof
put on IT, This annex was found to be imperative
FOR next winter. and so work Is being pushed
IT. As the hotel Is built this annex viii he
carried up Win f. and the two will be entirely
completed AZ the same time.
The architect OF the new hotel Is II. J. Harden
burgh Of 40 10 West Twenty third-st The style
Of architecture Is somewhat similar to that OF the
Waldorf and is known German Renaissance
Before this entrance there viii be a carriage drive
Way. ny feet square. OF asphalt. and IN the centre
VII b. a fountain. From here one will pass into
the Winter Garden which Will resemble the
garden cafe In the Waldorf The Fifth-avc. front
Will Dee occupied by the restaurant. miniature
gar,l.i such as stands between the street and the
waldorf Hotel viii also b. arranged
The elevator service In the house is 10 be as rapid
AZ is consistent with safety Four passenger ele-
,n'ors are - b. placed just outside the main en-
trance 10 the r.stauran; facing Fifth-ave. Al
o ming this restaurant will be the large reception
rooms on IN. oihc- side ~ IN" driveway entrance
viii De- m. main Offices % he hotel. with the work
INK ofir"s such telegraph. telephone. s'"nog-
rapher's and that 81 the messenger service Here
four more elevators will be placed-t~o for freight
and TWO Tor guests. The cafe ~ front on Thirty
fourih-st. loo feet. and have a lofty ceiling The
bar and lunrhroom and cigar-stand VIII adioin ~
Perhaps the greatest attraction OF the house Will
Doc the grea, ballroom. on the main floor At the OK
fr,fne west end 90 the building. II viii b" io feet
squarc and the ceiling VIII be forty feet high.
Several tiers Of boxes will be built around. into
which IN" dancers may retire. The room can be
used also fo~ concerts receptions entertainments
AMI other social gatherings Near bv wll be the
foyers reception rooms dressing rooms and smok-
ing rooms smallc- ballroom. forty by eighty
feet. viii also =" on the sam" floor. with arrange
menis so iha, the two can be connected.
1n tn. Fif,h-avr sil" OF the first floor. or the
floor above the main floor. number Of suites OF
rooms have been arranged 50 that they can be-
turned into private bathrooms. and will easily ac-
commolaie scventv-nvc couples There are pri-
yatc elevators to this floor from the Thrty-four'h-
- entrance The second floor will be- given over
20 priyat" dining rooms. all containing a great
variety 81 china suitable for any Kind OF dinner
Tho diners choose any KIND they WISH, as
set Of every sample shown Is TO be Kept In the
hotel all the time.
The other twelve stories will be used for the
sleeping rooms bathrooms and private suites.
The corners on Fifth-avc and the western ends
Will be arranged IN suites consisting Of drawing
room bedroom. servants room bathroom. large
private dining ROOM and buffers pantry. \ steam
dummy viii connect each suite with the kitchen.
The ton floor ia to be let out to clubs OF "A social
nature which are yet without clubhouscs. 1t Is the
intention To have clubs Of this nature rent room
AS an Office where the secretary Of the club can BE-
found large assembly room for these clubs is
also Proyacd for also so, m9yape R cr Tor the
fine billiard hall Is to he another attraction Tor
on is The picture gallery. Mr.. Astor owns many
valuable paintings and others will be secured 50
, hns nG G ,nncc % With ths gallery is the fact
that II is To be so arranged that 1t be converted
a dark room is also arranged for Kodak ncnds.
To what use tho roof shall be put Is matter nov
being debated roof-garden has been suggested.
also A roof restaurant. bicycle school and any
number Of Other things That question WI u be
underneath the roof. ,.u,.o.
The thaye corner there is to be barber ,orr
ON each floor there is TO be a separate service
matc tubes. telephones and all the modern para
phernalia Of a nrst-class hotel
The wine cellar Is to be the finest that money can
make II is to be $50 feet square. and supply OF
wine viii be carried at all times worth from Nso'D
and wines OF the rarest vintage and ripest age VIII
When the annex to the Waldorf and the new
hotel completed. which VIII be- about October
S from msN to Tkr,yfourthst at the rear
q the hotels setting them IN clear SQUARE n ana ha
S evsred and baggage passed thus leaving the
main corridors unobstructed.
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