( CNN ) -- The Waldorf Astoria in New York City has long been a byword for exquisite luxury , style and success . From Franklin D. Roosevelt and Frank Sinatra to Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Taylor , the hotel 's guestbook reads like an A-list of twentieth century historical figures -- not to mention tens of thousands of well-to-do tourists and travelers . Over the years however some sticky-fingered guests have tried to claim a little bit of the Waldorf magic for themselves , checking out with hotel items as a souvenir of their stay . See also : The best business hotels in 2012 . Since last summer , the Waldorf has been running an amnesty program designed to reclaim these long lost goods . The result has seen the return of precious items pilfered as long ago as the 1920 's , many of which provide a fascinating perspective on the history of the hotel and those who stayed there . Although the amnesty officially ended in September , goods are still pouring in from ex-guests and their family descendents . The best items are currently displayed on the Waldorf Astoria 's archive website while a small selection are being exhibited at the hotel itself . Check out the gallery above to see some of the of the items reclaimed and the charming history they have accumulated in their absence .
The Waldorf Astoria has been running an amnesty in an attempt to reclaim items taken from the hotel . A wide array of classic and valuable items continue to pour in . In addition, a number of celebrities have made donations to help with the recovery efforts.