Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Plaza New York New York, NY, United States





The Plaza New York

New York, NY, United States











Style: Classic Luxury. Built: 1907. Remodeled: 2009. Rooms: 282. Suites: 102.



A century ago, The Plaza set the standard for luxury. Striking a balance between its storied past and limitless future, the passion and uncompromising service, which made the hotel a legend, has returned with a new and contemporary spirit. Following a $450 million renovation The Plaza Hotel offers 282 distinctive guestrooms, including 102 suites. From the sumptuous decor to the impeccable white glove service, The Plaza Hotel returned to create indelible memories at New York's most celebrated address.



While traditions remain, such as the opulent grandeur of the Beaux Arts decor and the superb ambience of the legendary Oak Room and Oak Bar, exciting new offerings at The Plaza Hotel New York include the elegant Champagne Bar and stylish Rose Club, as well as an interior Tranquility Garden with reflecting pools, elaborate lighting and exotic foliage.



Old world luxury and elegance are complemented by discreet placement of the latest technology thoughtfully integrated throughout each room bringing guests high-definition television, wireless high-speed internet access, and a touch panel screen to customize the room environment.



Amenities at The Plaza hotel include the world-class Shops at The Plaza, featuring exclusive boutiques and purveyors of fine food, as well as health and wellness facilities including a Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa and Warren Tricomi Salon.



As part of the lobby to roof renovation, the opulent Grand Ballroom and Terrace Room have been restored to their original grandeur. Lavish social and business events will continue to be held in these historic landmarks, which are at the heart of The Plaza Hotel's legacy.





Shopping

World-class Shops at The Plaza, featuring exclusive boutiques and purveyors of fine food.

Jogging & Running

Central Park

Spa Facility

Caudalie’s newest Vinotherapie Spa within the walls of the legendary Plaza Hotel. Caudalie is the pioneer and leader in grape and vine-based anti-aging skincare. Caudalie products offer unparalleled results for radiant, youthful skin. The 8,000 sq. ft. facilities also feature Hammam steam rooms, a French Paradox wine lounge, and VIP treatment suite.

Pets Allowed

The Plaza accepts small dogs or cats (approx 15-20 pounds maximum). Other animals are not permitted.

Fitness Center

LA PALESTRA will call The Plaza home this fall, with a new state-of-the-art fitness center in the luxury hotel. Created in 1994 by President and Founder, Pat Manocchia, LA PALESTRA incorporates an integrated approach to wellness and operates six facilities throughout Manhattan.

Fine Dining on Site

The Palm Court serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. An a la carte brunch menu is offered on Sundays. In addition, The Palm Court offers children’s menus and cocktails and is available for special events in the evening.

Meeting Space

All seven meeting rooms can be opened to create one large space to accommodate up to 450 people.

Disabled Access

The hotel has several accessible rooms with doors wide enough for wheelchair access and grab bars in the bathroom. Two of these rooms have a roll-in shower (no tub).

Banquets & Meetings

The Plaza features an unprecedented 21,000 sq. ft. of new meeting space. With seven meeting rooms all equipped with wireless services and state-of-the art conferencing equipment, our venues can accommodate meetings from 10 to 150 people.



Hotel Address



The Plaza New York

Fifth Avenue at Central Park South

New York , NY 10019

United States









Location Summary

Central Park, Fifth Avenue, spectacular art, thriving culture, endless shopping, unbelievable dining and lively nightlife – this is New York City. Amid the whirl of excitement you will find The Plaza, a timeless landmarked New York hotel capturing memories since 1907.



Directions to Hotel

From LaGuardia Airport: Take Grand Central Parkway west to Triboro Bridge. Exit right for Manhattan, pay toll and bear left for FDR Drive South. Take FDR South to 63rd Street exit. Turn right onto 63rd Street to 5th Avenue. Make a left onto 5th Avenue to 60th Street. Make a right onto 60th Street following traffic circle around to the light. The Plaza is straight ahead. To LaGuardia Airport: Go east on 58th Street to York Avenue. Take a left onto York Avenue to 62nd Street. Turn right onto FDR Drive North. Take FDR North to Triboro Bridge. Take Triboro Bridge following signs for Queens/Grand Central Parkway/La Guardia Airport. Pay Toll. Take Grand Central Parkway to the LaGuardia Airport exit. From Northern New Jersey: Take George Washington Bridge. At the end of the bridge take the right hand exit for Henry Hudson Parkway. As soon as you can, after the exit , go into the extreme left-hand lane (look out for merging traffic) the road will fork shortly. Once on the Parkway, The Hudson River should be on your right. The Highway goes down to the street level (after 79th Street exit). Take the left-hand exit onto West 56th Street. Make a left onto 6th Avenue and come up 3 blocks to Central Park South. Make a right. The hotel is the last building on that 1st block on the right-hand side. From South New Jersey or Philadelphia: Take the New Jersey Turnpike north to exit 16E Lincoln Tunnel. Pay toll and follow signs to Lincoln Tunnel. On the Manhattan side, the road will fork suddenly. Take left fork; go up 3 blocks to 42nd Street. Make a left at 42nd Street, then a right onto 10th Avenue. Take 58th Street to 6th Avenue and make a left. Go one block to Central Park South, and make a right. The hotel is the last building on that first block on the right hand side. From Connecticut: Take either Merritt Parkway (becomes Hutchinson Parkway) or Connecticut Turnpike into New York. Follow signs for Triboro Bridge. At the end of first part of bridge, make a right before the toll booth. Go through the second set of toll booths, stay to the left, follow the sign for FDR Drive and take a left curving exit down onto FDR Drive South. Take FDR to 63rd Street exit (sign also says Queensboro Bridge). Turn right onto 63rd Street until it ends at 5th Avenue. Make a left on 5th Avenue, come down to 60th Make a right onto 60th Street and follow the traffic circle to the light. The hotel is straight ahead. From Westchester: Take Hutchinson Parkway. Follow signs for Triboro Bridge. At the end of the first part of the bridge, make a right before the toll booth. Go through the second set of toll booths, stay to the left, follow the sign for FDR Drive and take a left curving exit down onto FDR Drive South. Take FDR to 63rd Street exit (sign also says Queensboro Bridge). Turn right onto 63rd Street until it dead ends at 5th Avenue. Make a left on 5th Avenue, come down to 60th. Make a right onto 60th Street and follow the traffic circle to the light. The hotel is straight ahead. From Long Island: Take Long Island Expressway and go through Queens-Midtown Tunnel. Once through the tunnel, bear right and go into East 37th Street to the first light. Go right at the light onto 3rd Avenue to 60th Street (Bloomingdale's). Go left onto 60th Street, continue until 5th Avenue. Cross 5th Avenue, go left around the traffic circle to the light. The hotel is straight ahead. or Take Northern Parkway to Grand Central Parkway. Continue to Triboro Bridge. On the 1st part of the bridge, make a right before the toll booth. Go through the 2nd set of toll booths, stay to the left, follow the sign for FDR Drive. Take FDR to the 63rd Street exit (sign also says Queensboro Bridge). Turn right onto 63rd Street until it ends at 5th Avenue. Make a left on 5th Avenue, come down to 60th Street. Make a right onto 60th Street and follow the traffic circle to the light. The hotel is straight ahead.