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The Plaza

Last updated: 27 December, 2023

One of the world’s most famous and luxurious hotels, The Plaza is a New York legend, sitting at perhaps the city’s most prestigious corner – where Fifth Avenue meets Central Park.

This giant, castle-like Beaux Arts edifice underwent a $500 million renovation in 2005 which restored its fading grandeur to its original 1907 splendour. There’s an ever-present old-school sense of occasion and fine tradition, and rooms to make you feel like royalty.

The hotel’s Palm Court for afternoon tea, basement-level Todd English Food Court, and Rose Club champagne bar, are all superb places to eat, drink and people-watch.

The location in unrivalled for New York’s top attractions – Central Park is across the road, and the big art museums, Broadway and the Museum of Natural History are all close by. It’s also on 5th Avenue opposite famous department stores for a spot of upscale shopping.

It’s ridiculously expensive and grand, but an institution traditionalists will be proud to splash out on.

Surrounding area

Central Park and Fifth Avenue shopping on your doorstep, Museum Mile, Broadway theatres, and the Lincoln Centre for music and theatre performances close by.

However, this confluence of star attractions means the smart, upscale streets immediately outside the hotel throng with tourists and hawkers.

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General amenities

Key facilities

Airport transfers*
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking
: Nearby *
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room amenities

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Hot tub (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed