Hotel
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
A discreet Upper East Side landmark run by Rosewood, home to the mural-lined Bemelmans Bar and the Café Carlyle cabaret room.
The Plaza
Opened in 1907 at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, the Fairmont-managed Plaza is one of New York's most storied grand hotels.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic luxury hotel
- Area
- Midtown / Central Park South, New York, United States
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- theplazany.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Palm Court afternoon tea
- Spa
- Concierge
- Eloise shop
Why we recommend it
The Plaza opened on 1 October 1907, and its French Renaissance-style building facing Central Park and Grand Army Plaza has been a backdrop for New York society, films and fiction ever since. It is managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and the public rooms retain a gilded, old-world grandeur.
Even if you are not staying, afternoon tea beneath the stained-glass ceiling of the Palm Court is a classic treat, and families can seek out Eloise at The Plaza, inspired by the children's book character who lived in the hotel. The location puts Central Park, Fifth Avenue shopping and MoMA within an easy walk.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
The Plaza FAQs
When did The Plaza open?
On 1 October 1907.
Can non-guests have afternoon tea?
Yes — the Palm Court is known for its afternoon tea service.