With a standard for luxury that dates back more than a century, it is no surprise that The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel is known for its pomp and pageantry. The luxury hotel now bridges Old World enchantment and ...READ MORE
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The Four-Star hotel is at the center of it all — at the foot of Central Park and next to the Paris Theatre and the Pulitzer Fountain. Expect to see a few horse-drawn carriages as you pull up to one of the most iconic scenes in the city.
- Make an appointment at Guerlain Spa and choose from a menu of results-driven services, including facials, massages, body treatments and more. Tip: the French brand is known for its facial massage.
- If you're traveling with kids, don't miss a stop inside Eloise at The Plaza. The hotel shop is based on the popular children's book series about The Plaza-dwelling character Eloise.
- Afternoon tea at The Palm Court is a 100-year tradition as famous as the hotel itself. There's a Eloise-themed tea for little ones as well.
- One last thing that we love most about The Plaza is perhaps the most important: its history. Open since 1907, the hotel has been a part of the New York landscape for a long time — it's a classic. Its historical significance makes a stay much more special.
Things to Know
- The Plaza has a rich history with movies and pop culture. Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest was the launch of the hotel’s movie career in 1958.
- The New York hotel has also played host to many memorable moments in history: The Beatles’ first trip to the United States; Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball; and the debut of modern jazz with performances in the Persian Room by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday.
The Rooms
- The rooms at The Plaza are elegant and modern at the same time, designed to mimic the rich and regal style that pervades the rest of the Four-Star hotel.
- If you’re looking for a room with a view during your stay in New York, opt for either a Deluxe Courtyard Room or a Signature Room, which has its own private terrace.
- As for the décor, expect fresh, colorful flowers and custom-made furniture that perfectly matches the Beaux Arts style throughout the luxury hotel.
- Our favorite part of the rooms has to be the bathroom. The mosaic tiling on the wall features inlaid leaf and floral designs — an homage to the New York hotel’s neighbor, Central Park.
The Look
- The design style of The Plaza Hotel is traditional and grand. Expect an interior filled with crystal chandeliers, gold and brass-plated fixtures, marble floors, fresh flowers and tall, stained-glass ceilings.
- Every room is so ornate in its design, The Plaza feels much more like a palace than a New York hotel. The rooms are illuminated with soft pinks, purples, blues and bright whites.
- Large floral displays — including purple and red roses, hydrangeas and orchids — provide added pops of colors against the beige undertones featured in the rest of the property.
- Each area — be it The Rose Club, the lobby, the guest rooms or The Palm Court — has its own distinct vibe, but the design scheme is connected throughout.
Amenities
24-hour room service 
Babysitting services
Bar
Meeting rooms
Pet friendly
Restaurants
Spa
Getting There
Stories
