Excellent Waldorf Experience, as always.
I've been coming to the Waldorf infrequently since 1974. I've come more often recently because my grandchildren are coming of age and the New York experience is good for them. My 11 year old and I stayed at the Towers on 28 through 29 November, 2012, and our experience was a good one.
My first comment is that I love the retro/1931 renovation of the main hotel lobby entryway. But Christmas is Christmas, and even the crystal wreath over the main doorway doesn't come close to the enchantment that we have experienced there in years past. Do more Christmas next year!
I gave them a "five" and meant most of it. Let me explain. 
Our room was in the "Towers". We were on the 32nd floor overlooking Park Avenue on one side and 50th Street on another. My 11 year old granddaughter was content to stay in our room, enjoy the view, go out for continental breakfast on the 26th floor, and simply enjoy New York from her elegant perch. 
We did do dinner, Radio City Christmas Celebration, "Wicked" and the Rockefeller Christmas tree, all in the same night. Wicked didn't allow us to be present at the pull of the switch, but we walked over a bit later to see that magnificent tree. We walked everywhere!!!! I'm 71, she's 11.
My point here is that the very foundation of our trip was the the Waldorf Astoria. BRAVO. Give us more Christmas decorations next year and you get a "FIVE" (Even thogh a five is implied in this review.....I'm just trying to get more decortions next year.)