New York’s Plaza Hotel to Close in 2027 for at Least Four Years
The Hollywood Reporter • • business
Key Points:
- New York City’s historic Plaza Hotel will close in January 2027 for at least four years to undergo extensive restoration of its landmark-protected facade, with reopening expected by 2031 if cleanup proceeds on schedule.
- The closure will impact the hotel’s 282 guest rooms, event spaces, and the Palm Court restaurant, though it is unclear how the restoration will affect the 181 condominium units housed within the property.
- Opened in 1907 and designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, the 18-story French Renaissance-style building is a designated New York City landmark and a famous filming location for movies such as Home Alone 2 and North by Northwest.
- The Plaza has a notable history including ownership by Donald Trump from 1988 to 1995, and a previous major renovation that closed the hotel from 2005 to 2008 to convert many guest rooms into private residences.
