The Plaza Hotel
At Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, The Plaza remains New York's archetypal grand hotel, combining Beaux-Arts opulence, famous suites, afternoon tea and more than a century of cultural history.
The Plaza has occupied the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South since 1907, making it one of the few hotels whose address is itself a New York landmark. Central Park, Bergdorf Goodman and the museums and shops of Fifth Avenue begin immediately outside.
The hotel's 282 rooms include 102 suites, many finished with high ceilings, mosaic-tiled bathrooms, marble vanities and gold-plated fixtures. Signature accommodations range from the round-bed Tower Room beneath a turret ceiling to elaborate Legacy Suites designed for residential-style stays.
The Palm Court remains the social heart of the property and has served afternoon tea for more than a century. The Champagne Bar overlooks Fifth Avenue and the Pulitzer Fountain, preserving the ceremonial side of a stay even for guests who spend most of their days elsewhere in Manhattan.
Wellness is provided through the hotel's spa and fitness facilities, while retail, special experiences and the famous Eloise connection add layers that extend far beyond the guest rooms. The public spaces remain as important to The Plaza's identity as the accommodation itself.
The Plaza is most compelling for travelers who want New York iconography as part of the stay. It is unapologetically grand, historic and theatrical, offering an experience that newer luxury towers cannot really reproduce.