Old New York is never far away thanks to this historic hotel. And thanks to its Cocktail Terrace, it’s never been more accessible to those who want to live the good life, at least for an hour or two. The Waldorf-Astoria Cocktail Terrace overlooks the hotel’s ornate Park Avenue lobby, where patrons can watch businessmen bustling in a storied art deco setting. On the cushy velvet seats, guests and wannabe guests can bask in their own self-importance with a Manhattan or a steaming cup of Earl Gray. Stop by later in the evening to pay tribute to the great Cole Porter with a signature “Cole-tini” and listen to someone tickle the ivories on Mr. Porter’s very own grand piano on Fridays and Saturdays.
