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The Plaza, New York, NY

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The Plaza

768 Fifth Ave · New York, NY

Why you should go…

The Plaza has stood at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South since 1907, a French Renaissance chateau-style hotel designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh and now a National Historic Landmark. The Palm Court, at the center of the ground floor, serves afternoon tea under a stained glass ceiling restored in the mid-2000s, and there is also a Champagne Bar and The Plaza Boutique. The hotel is home to Eloise, the girl from Kay Thompson's books, who has her own shop here.

  • #historic hotel
  • #afternoon tea
  • #fifth avenue
  • #central park south
  • #eloise

Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Plaza, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Central Park Zoo

    Under $25

    See snow leopards, penguins, sea lions and red pandas at a compact 6.5-acre zoo inside Central Park.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    Iconic

    The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

    $25–$50

    Van Gogh's Starry Night, Monet's Water Lilies, and the world's defining modern art collection across six Midtown floors.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Carnegie Hall

    $25–$50

    Hear a concert in one of three halls, take a guided tour of Stern Auditorium, or browse the free Rose Museum.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    St. Patrick's Cathedral

    Free

    Step off Fifth Avenue into a Gothic Revival cathedral of marble spires, stained glass windows, side chapels and bronze doors.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Radio City Music Hall

    $50+

    The Art Deco 'Showplace of the Nation', home of the Rockettes, the Great Stage, and marquee concerts at Rockefeller Center.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Stay
    Local Gem

    AKA New York

    $50+

    Boutique extended-stay hotel residences with locations across Manhattan.

    1.4 mi awayMore like this