The Plaza A 4 star hotel in New York

New York’s elegant landmark at Central Park
On the city’s most beautiful plaza, bordering Central Park, the landmark Plaza is ideal for Fifth Avenue shopping, Broadway shows, or Park Avenue business. Luxuriously refurbished in 2000, rooms have chandeliers, formal drapes, gilt mirrors, carved plaster ceilings, fax machines, high-speed Internet access, and flat screen monitors. The epitome of old-world opulence, the 18-floor hotel offers impeccable service, chic shops, four renowned restaurants, and a spa that is one of the city’s most lavish.

Hotel prices and availability

Map showing The Plaza

Dining at the The Plaza

1 CPS - A light and airy contemporary look makes this brasserie a popular change-of-pace choice for lunch or dinner. A varied menu from pasta to roast beef includes specials of lobster, pork, venison, paella, swordfish, and calf’s liver.

Attractions near this hotel

LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time to The Plaza is 20 minutes and distance is seven miles.

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 35 minutes and distance is 18 miles.

Driving directions from LaGuardia Airport: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N. Continue on Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, and turn left on 5th Ave.

Driving directions from John F. Kennedy International Airport: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to SR 25 west. Bear left onto Queens Plaza N, take the Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, and turn left on 5th Ave.

Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take I-495 to the Lincoln Tunnel and exit to West Side Hwy/40th St. Turn right on W 40th St, then turn left on Avenue of the Americas. Turn right on W 59th St and follow it to 5th Ave.

Fifth Avenue - outside the door
Central Park - across the street
Park Avenue - 2 blocks
Broadway - 2.5 blocks
Carnegie Hall - 4 blocks
Lincoln Center - 6.5 blocks
Getting there: For a single traveler, the best option from any of the airports is a shuttle van ($16–25). Groups of two or more usually find that a taxi is a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $36 from JFK or Newark). (All fees subject to change without notice.)

Private cars and shuttle vans of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to visit nearby attractions, and to experience the city. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good way to get around town. Rental cars are not recommended.

Private cars and shuttle vans of varying prices also are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

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