The Plaza
Facility · New York ·
Managed by the National Historic Landmark
- 49 ft
- Elevation
The Plaza, built in 1907 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1994 was designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark in 1978.
Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America.
Old World elegance meets modern day grandeur at The Plaza. A timeless landmark framed by the world's most extraordinary cultural and historical experiences, guests will find this luxurious hotel to be a lavish oasis amid thriving city life. When The Plaza opened its doors in October of 1907, it began its iconic history as host to illustrious dignitaries, home to acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and the opulent background for the world-famous children's book, Eloise. The Plaza's impeccable white glove service and Beaux-Arts decor, sumptuous guestrooms and architectural details, make this magnificent hotel the ultimate in luxury destinations.
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Getting there
On Fifth Avenue at Central Park South in the heart of Manhattan. New York's best highlights are nearby, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, the Central Park Zoo, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport: 17 miles, 26 minutes.
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40.76400, -73.97400 · 40°45'50.4"N 73°58'26.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 44 |
| Low °F | 28 | 30 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 51 | 42 | 34 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about The Plaza
- Can you reserve a site at The Plaza?
- No. The Plaza is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near The Plaza
- Camp Gateway - Staten Island 12.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny 12.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum 1.6 mi · Facility
- Visitor Center 3.2 mi · Visitor Center
- General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion 3.5 mi · Visitor Center
- The Jazz Museum in Harlem 3.5 mi · Facility
- Museum of American Finance 4.4 mi · Facility
- Castle Clinton NM 4.7 mi · Visitor Center
- Ellis Island Information Desk 5.7 mi · Facility
- Liberty Island Information Center 6.3 mi · Facility
- New Jersey Historical Society 10.3 mi · Facility
- Ryan Visitor Center 12.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 800 678 8946
- Email info@historichotels.org
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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