<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by qadie:
Do you have to use your room key to access the fitness center at the Waldorf? I've stayed there 3 times and haven't been to it yet (I think it was only open til 10 at night.) </font>
No, you don't need your key to access the fitness center. You simply gave your name and room number. When they see your HHonors status, they waive the charges.
At most Hiltons, you have to be Gold or Diamond to get free access. Surprisingly, at the W=A, you just have to be a member of HHonors to use the fitness center for free - at least that's what the staff told me.