There are New York hotels that provide beds, and there is The Plaza, which provides an atmosphere saturated in myth that upon stepping foot inside it's like entering a well-upholstered novel. Legendary is a word often applied, for good reason, though it frankly undersells. The Plaza is grandeur with a certain knowing wink. The accommodations are, as expected, wonderfully composed: rooms less decorated than ordained. Downstairs, Shops at the Plaza offer retail theater. It is storied shopping in the truest sense. A casual errand acquires ceremonial quality. Then there is Eloise, the small but indelible spirit of the place, whose imaginative presence, along with long-suffering Nanny, hovers at the edge of perception. Whether one encounters her directly is beside the point; the hotel has absorbed her energy, lending the proceedings a note of playful irreverence amid the polish. Begin your excursion here. Or, end it here. Positioned at the gateway to Fifth Avenue, The Plaza is both prologue and epilogue to the city's grand promenade. read more

The Plaza is one of those places that actually lives up to the legend. Walking in feels like stepping into a New York moment that never went out of style. The lobby alone makes you slow down and take it all in. It is grand without feeling stiff and luxurious without feeling unwelcoming. The rooms are beautiful and thoughtfully done. Everything feels intentional from the linens to the lighting to the quiet. For being in the middle of the city it is surprisingly peaceful. You can feel the history but it does not feel dated at all. It feels cared for. Service is where the Plaza really shines. Staff are polished but warm and genuinely helpful without hovering. Every interaction feels effortless which is harder to pull off than people realize. You feel taken care of but not watched. The location is unbeatable. Central Park is right there and you are steps from shopping, dining, and everything that makes New York feel like New York. It is one of those places where you do not need to convince yourself you are having a special experience. It just is one. Yes it is expensive but that is part of what you are choosing. You are not just paying for a room. You are paying for the feeling of staying somewhere iconic and memorable. For a special trip or a once in a while stay it is absolutely worth it! read more

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We came across the famous The Plaza Hotel as we strolled down 5th Avenue towards the high end retail district. Rather nondescript in my opinion compared to all of the flash and glitz from nearby properties, but maybe understated elegance would be a better description. The building exterior did give an aura of needing a refresh. read more

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The Plaza hotel is still a luxurious experience when visiting NYC. The Palm Court serves tea and muffins and omelettes for breakfast. The Libby has other places to eat and sit. The Oak room is a grand place to dine and watch people walk by next to Central Park. Pictures of Eloise still hang in the lobby. Great doormen, excellent hostesses and a must experience for anyone who loves New York. read more

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Iconic New York hotel that has been featured in many movies and tv shows. The foyer's grand entrance and chandelier set the tone of what to expect from a building that was built when opulence was the norm. Please note that as of May 9,2026 they are doing construction outside the main entrance so the iconic view was photographed. read more

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As a native New Yorker, I've never stayed as a guest at this hotel. However, i have walked by it plenty of times and came in for lunch at the palm court which was great. During that visit i walked around to take pictures and used 2 different restrooms which were clean and beautiful. The decor at this hotel is truly breath taking. Everyone that works here is so kind and helpful. Def will be back during the holiday season read more

My team and I had afternoon tea at The Plaza's Palm Court. Since our group was large, they happily seated us at tables close to one another. The Palm Court was absolutely beautiful. Our server Porfirio started the afternoon on a high note by bringing the energy and telling us fun facts about the venue. This gave us the opportunity to joke around and have fun with our server who we even took photos with at the end. In terms of the afternoon tea, it has ruined me for all other afternoon teas as it was the best one I've ever had. For reference, we got the Central Park Afternoon Tea. In terms of tea, we got the Des Lordes (earl grey), Bai Mu Dan (white tea), an oolong, and another one. We loved the Bai Mu Dan and their oolong! read more

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Was here for a conference. Food was at best average. Rooms were nice, large well appointed. Throughout the hotel the staff never smiled, looked like they didn't want to be here, not what I'm used to in five star hotels in other cities and parts of the world. read more

The Plaza is one of those well known historic landmarks in NYC that even if you've not been inside, you'be probably heard of it at one point or another. Located on the southeast corner of Central Park directly west of Grand Army Plaza, the 18-story building stands out in its French Renaissance chateau-inspired architecture details. It houses both hotel and condominiums, also several famous spaces within the building itself such as the Oak Room, the Oak Bar, the Edwardian Room, the Palm Court, the Terrace Room, and their Grand Ballroom. Completed in 1907, this building was constructed over the site of a previous hotel that stood there between 1890-1905. The hotel changed ownership numerous times in the past century, including passing thru the hands of Hilton, the Hotel Corporation of America, Westin, Sonesta, Trump, Kwek and Al-Waleed, El Ad Properties. Slightly ironic though not surprising given the foreign investment in the NY real estate market in the past few decades, this national landmark is currently owned by a Qatar state-owned enterprise Katara Hospitality. Numerous movies and TV shows have been filmed here, most notably the following: - North by Northwest 1959 - The Way We Were 1973 - The Front 1976 - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992 - Sleepless in Seattle 1993 - Victoria's Secret's first Fashion Show in 1995 - Bride Wars 2009 - The Great Gatsby 2013 - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 2022 I've stayed at the Plaza once prior to their latest renovation, the rooms and bathrooms are very large for NYC hotel rooms, and the one I stayed in was decorated in a more classic European, traditional style. I do recall there being less fancy amenities and more unused open space in the room than one would expect. Being that it was the Plaza, I did wander around to all the areas that were open and recall the ballroom was very large and grand, and there were some beautiful chandeliers and ceiling details throughout the building. As other reviews have mentioned, Palm Court is famous for its over-the-top decorations and high tea service. When they used to let passerby enter the hotel without reservations, I used to come by once in a while to see the seasonal variations, and back then it was on and off in terms of how nice it looked, sometimes the atmosphere was more elaborate with gorgeous floral arrangements, other times considering its 5-star designation, it left a bit more polish to be desired. Can't speak to that now since it's been several years where the hotel was under renovation again and their entry policy seems to be much more strict. They used to have a food court downstairs that closed several years ago which was a nice touch, and reminded me of the fancier food courts downstairs at hotels and malls in Asia, though unfortunately that is also no more. Overall even though it's a location filled with lots of history, has some stand out architectural and design elements, and appeals to a more luxury audience, for the nightly price, unless you're a celeb that needs the level of privacy and service they might be able to provide, not sure if it's necessarily worth it. read more

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Absolutely AMAZING! We stayed at the Plaza for 3 nights in March 2026. I had planned an engagement weekend for my now-fiancee months in advance. The Plaza was central to the entire experienve and not only did it not disappoint, it proved to be absolutely incredible! The staff were amazing! They handled sourcing a rare champagne for me, placing flowers in the room, placing reservations at restaurants, and did it all with a sense of humor and graciousness and attentiveness that frankly I've never experienced before. We will be returning for our anniversaries. Afternoon tea in the palm Court was sublime! It is virtually impossible to eat all of the food that they serve you despite the portions being small as as customary for afternoon tea. At times we were to have three servers assisting us. One would think that it could be a stuffy environment, but to the contrary, it is absolutely not. Everyone has a sense of humor and friendliness that deflates any stuffiness that would otherwise possibly be there. I absolutely cannot wait to return. It is a special place. The people make it special. read more

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we came to the hotel for a magical experience for the home alone package, but the service is absolutely terrible. our first impression of the hotel we get yelled at by the security guard for literally just entering the hotel, he treated us with utter disrespect. i pay the price i do so im NOT getting treated like this. and the service was horrible the whole time i was there i wont even begin to name everything because its not worth my energy. read more

The plaza was so amazing and elegant. Our hostess was very sweet and she went beyond what was expected of her. The tea and food was delicious and very colorful, which made it so fun and special. This will be one of my go to places when I get back to New York! read more

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I stayed here back in 2014. Yes this is quite the late review. I arrived for check-in and the room wasn't ready. We were compensated with one free drink at the bar. Ok, not bad but not nowhere near impressive, this is supposed to be the PLAZA. The room was average. For a king suite it was sub-par. The biggest issue was the fact that the thermostat could not be adequately adjust for sleeping comfort. I left a review via fairmont and was offered a discounted rate for the next time. I've been to Manhattan 4 times since then and was so disappointed that I did not book with the "illustrious PLAZA" again. Discounted rate... give me a break. I would not recommend this hotel. No true apology nothing more than that... Unfortunately there's better options which will be much more enjoyable. read more

I took a quick work trip to New York a couple weeks ago and spent two nights at the famous Plaza Hotel. I'd been in the building before to visit the downstairs food hall, but had only seen the hotel part in Home Alone 2. The place was opulent but a little bit dated. I don't think I would've chosen it if I'd been the one paying. I definitely enjoyed the free stay, though, and made sure to get some Kevin McCallister-style room service. The Plaza has a ton of character. Some of that character is a sort of gaudy gilded decadence, with tons of gold and porcelain, but the hotel is over a hundred years old. I kind of dug the old fixtures and general vibe of entrenched luxury. The lobby was impressive, and check-in quite easy. My room, which I think was the base level room with one king bed, was pretty big by New York standards. I tried to switch to a room with two smaller beds, as I had a friend staying with me one night, but it would have cost an extra $450. The bed was comfortable, and there was a good amount of seating. The bathroom was disproportionately large with a good shower. I did find a suspiciously curly hair on the floor as soon as I walked into the toilet room. I picked it up and flushed it, as I didn't want housekeeping to think it was mine. I got a daily $150 food and beverage credit, and I was kind of shocked by how easy it was to spend it. I maxed it out the first day with a late lunch shortly after I arrived: shrimp cocktail, a lobster roll, and a glass of Chardonnay came out to $159 once all the service charges went in. I left a few dollars on the table with lunch the next day, getting the seared tuna salad with a side of sautéed king trumpet mushrooms and a can of Diet Coke. The food was solid enough. The lobster roll was small and not especially flavorful, and the mushrooms were oddly bitter. The shrimp and salad were great, though, as were the fries that came with the lobster roll. The can of Diet Coke was, hilariously, $9 and 7.5 ounces. Room service came quickly, but it took much longer than expected for the empty tray to be taken away. Everyone I interacted with at the Plaza was nice, though, and overall I had a very pleasant stay. I wouldn't spend my own money to come back, but if anyone else wants to put me up in the Plaza, I will not refuse. read more

Having tea at the plaza was a bucket list event for me... and it exceeded every expectation! The decorations are so beautiful and the perfect backdrop for holiday pictures. We had reservations and were seated right away! Elvis was our server and he was the best. He even brought us extras of our favorite sandwiches! The holiday tea was spectacular. Every bite was perfection! My favorites were the smoked salmon sandwiches, scones, and mini chocolate pie. Incredible! I also had the chai tea and we did the champagne add on. If you are looking to indulge in something elegant this holiday season, getting tea at the plaza is the way to do it! Whether you are a tourist or New Yorker, it is a must do experience! read more

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It's been awhile since I've been back and while their afternoon tea should be avoided, drinks and snacks at the bar were delightful! We had champagne and the cheese and meat board. Both were outstanding. The rose champagne was delicious and crisp and the bartender was really friendly. read more

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We had tea at the Plaza. It was such an experience. All 4 teas we had were excellent. It was pricey but the memory exceeded that. So glad we went. We had a wonderful time. Porfirio was our server and he was nice and attentive, the best! Beautiful tea room. I can't say enough about. read more

Didn't spend too much time here. It has significant history as many are aware but in my opinion, overrated when considering cost. Nevertheless, it's worth checking out if in the area. read more

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This review is for a three nights stay at the hotel. I would highly encourage you to stay here if you are debating it. It is definitely worth the price tag. The concierge is so helpful and knowledgeable. We texted them before we even arrived to get some dinner reservations and while we were there, we got some more recommendations. The rooms are so beautiful and spacious and have everything you need. I love the robes and slippers! The shower is so luxurious and the bed was really comfy. The TV is not a smart TV, but it has a ton of channels. The spa is so nice as well and there is a fitness center and steam room within the spa that are available to hotel guests at any time. They have complementary boxed ' just water' for hotel guests. All the staff is SO kind and helpful. The staff definitely puts the plaza above other hotels. We got room service and they wheel it right next to your bed. It's presented very beautifully and was tasty - a bit pricey though. My only complaints were that the room did not have a fridge. It had a microwave, but not a fridge, which didn't make sense to us. The elevators were also very small and with a huge hotel that led to waiting for the elevator most times we needed one. read more

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Stunning architecture, grand amenities, and a convenient location. Now the bad. Prepare to be assaulted upon exiting by a marauding flock of hustlers, scammers, pedicab operators, and others trying to suss you up. In fact, exiting the Plaza is probably one of my least favorite exits in hotel history and it makes for a stressful vacation. The bar staff were exceptionally rude and several of them would hustle in the corners to complain about their co-workers and commiserate about how terrible the workplace is. I tried sharing this with management but didn't get a response. All told, one of my least favorite Fairmont experiences. read more

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It's the Plaza need I say more? Everything at the Champagne Bar was fantastic. The servers were so attentive and friendly. The drinks were magnificent. The comfort was great after a long day at the MET. I will definitely be back. read more

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I adore the high tea at the Plaza and have always been treated great each time I have visited. The service was stellar, with the waitress being very careful for my allergies, and accommodating with changes. That alone was worth the price tag for me. I got the vegan Afternoon Tea, which was a higher price point than it was ten years ago (got to hate inflation), but is a price I would still pay again for the service, ambiance, quality, and aesthetic. read more

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What a stunning location! The staff here are so nice and the hotel itself is iconic and luxurious. I definitely want to return for some high tea at some point! Well worth visiting and booking here for an extra special stay. read more

Pricey! But super cute. Worth it for the experience and the ambience of the Plaza at Christmas! read more

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Afternoon tea. I wrote "I am garlic intolerant." Host acknowledged this. I told the server. Server acknowledged this. I told the busser. Busser said, "if there is anything that you cannot eat, the server would have told you." I told three different employees that I cannot do garlic (including garlic powder, marinade, etc). Not sure which employee I blame for almost shitting my pants and belching for hours, but my Plaza experience sure makes me forget about the beautiful ambiance of this place (though it is damn beautiful). Sigh. read more

The bartenders and hosts were so nice and welcoming. I really enjoyed my mocktail. Such a gorgeous hotel.

Enjoyed a night cap at the Plaza after a long and wonderful day strolling through New York. The service is impeccable - attentive and friendly. Ordered a Whistle Pig Whiskey on the rocks and a Strawberry Rhubarb cocktail. These came out quickly and hit the spot. They also refilled our waters numerous times without having to ask. Only surprising thing was they do tack on a 18% gratuity automatically to the bill, which I haven't seen elsewhere, especially as there were only 2 of us. read more

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The setting is beautiful, but single women diners are not welcome. They will seat you, but no one will take your order. When after 15 minutes, two men sit at the adjacent table, the waiter will rush over to them. Also, the only omelet they have is caviar. read more

We love coming here for lunch for so many reasons. The wait staff is the absolute best. Beyond accommodating and attentive. The food is top notch as in the drinks. A must go to spot. Inside is beautiful you will not regret it. read more

what a silly place You can only have high tea in the main bar The restaurant is reserved for hotel guests I live down the block and wanted to have some drinks with some visitors some out of town at one of the most iconic hotels in the world Just sort of silly and pretentious! read more

Wow wow wow!!! Can I say this was an impromptus surprise stop for my 7 year old that loves everything Eloise and Home Alone! This place is iconic and most of all the staff is soooooo friendly! I want to thank this wonderful lady for making my little princess feel just like that! Also the people at the reception were so kind in answering all the questions a little girl has over her characters. We are definitely staying here next time and loved the palm court! Delicious snacks and fantastic cocktails!!! read more

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The staff at the Boutique is awful. Hire someone more professional and adequate. The older woman with her "French" accent is insanely fake. I overheard her telling people it's her store and that shes been there for 50 years or whatever. If someone had been at the same job for 50 years, maybe its time to nicely retire those people. Won't be back. read more

An extremely luxury hotel near Central Park, also famously featured in the film "Home Alone 2." Minus 1 star because I wish the general public could walk through the main lobby just to see more of the inside of the hotel, sadly it's not open to the public still and I think it's probably been like that for a long time. read more

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Bar upstairs is great for charging phone and hanging out or meeting with people who cannot afford to stay here.

Tea time was fun and a new experience for me but honestly I don't know that it's worth the price ! The hotel is beautiful and smells amazing I even went and bought the perfume lol read more

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The lobby was less adorned than I thought it would be for a 5 Star hotel. The lobby is on the left and there is a restaurant and area there. The Palm room also has a bar, that's where lunch is served, as the rest of the Palm room is for high teas only. read more

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Tea at the plaza If you have a special occasion or just for fun. Have to try tea at the plaza read more

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The Plaza! A staple in NYC that you must visit! The hotel is absolutely beautiful and the bar is a sight to see. It has a great scene and a really nice layout. I will say that the cocktails here are not cheap! They are about $30 a cocktail but totally worth it. You have to order from the bar at least once! The bartenders are friendly and def know how to make a great drink. This restaurant is posh and has a scene! The people watching adds to the ambiance. You also never know what event or celeb you might see pass by. If you are in NYC on vacation then splurge a little and come to the bar! I ordered the old fashion which was very good! I highly recommend this cocktail! I had 2 because why not? You only live once, right :) read more

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One of the things on my personal list has always been to stay at the Plaza Hotel during Christmas. As someone who grew up when Home Alone was in theaters it seemed like a holy-land type pilgrimage. So I booked this for one night the week of Christmas. And the following are tips that in being here one night should help you tremendously: 1.) When checking in - pull in on the side of the building facing the parklet NOT CENTRAL PARK! If you pull in, put your 4-ways on and find a bell-hop they will load up your luggage and bring it in while you check in and take your luggage to the room. 2.) Always keep your room card on you coming in and out of the building. There was some goofball who was given a little too much power who hounded everyone and then tried piping me INSIDE the hotel for my room key. I must not look like the Plaza type. We had a deluxe king room - whatever that means - the bathroom was large with a large tub, a shower walk-in, and a toilet walk-in. Luxurious and spacious. The room was great - television worked and we ordered an ice cream sundae late-night. The bed was very comfortable and even when we were out at night they turned down our bed and pulled out the slippers etc for us ready to go. So is it worth the price tag? I don't know I would say it's as close to effortless hotel stay as it gets but once may be enough for quite awhile. Every guests thinks they are more important than the next and it's just sweaty in there with people cut from that cloth. Shower / bathroom, as well as the concierge and bellhops are top notch read more

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We recently visited and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We were greeted with a surprise in our room "Friendship Doves" and a letter from "Kevin McCallister" (Home Alone). Our teens thought that was awesome. We had afternoon tea in the Palm Court, and it was delicious! The room was lovely and service amazing! Thank you for making our stay as great as we imagined it would be. read more

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