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Iconic Plaza Hotel to Close for Major Facade Work
16 Oct
Summary
- The Plaza Hotel will close for at least four years starting January 2027.
- Extensive restoration of the landmark-protected facade is the primary reason.
- The hotel previously closed in 2005 for renovations and reopened in 2008.
New York City's famed Plaza Hotel, a landmark since 1969, will commence a significant renovation in January 2027. Operator Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the closure, anticipating a restoration period of at least four years. The hotel's landmark-protected facade will undergo extensive work, with a potential reopening date in 2031, though no official date has been set.
The closure will impact the hotel's 282 guest rooms, event spaces, and the renowned Palm Court restaurant. Details regarding the effect on the 181 private condominium units within the property remain unclear. This marks another major interruption for the historic building, which previously closed in 2005 for a substantial renovation that transformed many rooms into residences before its 2008 reopening.
Opened in 1907 and designed in French Renaissance style, the 18-story hotel at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South has been a backdrop for numerous films, including 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'North by Northwest'. The property was also owned by Donald Trump from 1988 to 1995.
