The Plaza Hotel
The French château on the corner of Central Park that never stopped being a landmark.
768 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What The Plaza Hotel actually is
The Plaza has stood at the southeast corner of Central Park since 1907, and it remains the single most recognisable hotel address in the United States. The building is a designated National Historic Landmark, and the ground floor still runs the way it always has: the Palm Court under its stained-glass ceiling, the Champagne Bar, and a lobby that functions as a public room for the whole city.
Rooms are large by New York standards, with white-glove butler service on every floor and Central Park views from the north-facing side. It is not a discreet hotel and it is not trying to be — you are paying for the address, the ceilings, and the fact that Eloise, Home Alone 2 and half of American cinema history happened here.
What stands out
- 01 Direct Central Park and Fifth Avenue frontage
- 02 Butler service on every guest floor
- 03 The Palm Court, serving afternoon tea since 1907
- 04 The Plaza Food Hall and Todd English concept downstairs
Rooms and suites
Fifth Avenue Room
Sleeps 2Entry-level king with Fifth Avenue or courtyard outlook, mosaic-tiled bathroom.
Central Park View Room
Sleeps 2North-facing king or double looking directly over the park.
Edwardian Suite
Sleeps 4Separate living room, dining area and dedicated butler pantry.
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- 24-hour butler service
- Guerlain Spa
- Fitness centre
- The Palm Court restaurant
- Rose Club cocktail lounge
- Business centre
- Valet parking
- Pet friendly
- Concierge
- Wheelchair accessible
Eating and drinking on site
| The Palm Court | Afternoon tea and all-day dining |
|---|---|
| Rose Club | Cocktail lounge |
| The Plaza Food Hall | Casual market dining |
Where it sits
Six blocks of frontage facing the park, and the most expensive hotel views in New York. Rooms on high floors here look straight down the Mall toward the reservoir; rooms facing the other way look at 57th Street.
Nearest transit
- ▸5 Av/59 St (N, R, W)
- ▸59 St–Columbus Circle (1, A, B, C, D)
- ▸57 St (F)
What's nearby
- ▸Central Park
- ▸The Pond and Wollman Rink
- ▸Columbus Circle
- ▸Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- ▸Fifth Avenue flagship shopping
Conditions at this address right now
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Questions people ask about The Plaza Hotel
Is afternoon tea at The Plaza open to non-guests?
Yes. The Palm Court takes outside reservations, and they go quickly — book several weeks out for weekend seatings, especially in December.
Are Central Park views guaranteed?
Only in room categories that name the view. Standard Fifth Avenue Rooms face the avenue or an interior courtyard, so book the Central Park View tier if the outlook matters to you.