New York’s Plaza Hotel to Close in 2027 for at Least Four Years

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   The Plaza Hotel to Close in January 2027 for Facade Restoration

   The Plaza Hotel in New York City will shut down in January 2027 for a restoration of its landmark-protected historic facade. The closure is expected to last at least four years. Located at 5th Avenue and 59th Street across from Central Park, the hotel is a recognized landmark featured in Eloise at the Plaza and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The announcement has caused significant disruption for clients, including brides with six-figure wedding bookings who must now find alternative venues.

   Why it matters

   The hotel's exterior is subject to landmark protection, requiring specialized restoration work. This multiyear project affects not only hotel guests and event planners but also the building's condo residents.

   What is confirmed

   • The Plaza Hotel will close in January 2027.
   • The closure will last at least four years.
   • The hotel is closing to restore its landmark-protected historic facade.
   • The hotel is located at 5th Avenue and 59th Street across from Central Park.
   • The Plaza Hotel has appeared in the film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and the book Eloise at the Plaza.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Brides with six-figure dream weddings are scrambling to save their events after the closure announcement.

   What to watch next

   • Clarification on access and restrictions for condo residents during the four-year renovation.
   Sources used for this update (18)

   1. www.foxnews.com — Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos...
   2. ABC7 New York — Plaza Hotel closure leaves bride scrambling for new wedding venue
   3. The New York Times — The Plaza Hotel to Close for Yearslong Renovation in 2027
   4. New York Post — Exclusive | Frustrated Plaza brides scrambling to save six-figure dream weddings after iconic hotel’s shocking closure
   5. Newsday — 6 luxury NYC hotels to visit while The Plaza Hotel is closed
   6. The Hollywood Reporter — New York’s Plaza Hotel to Close in 2027 for at Least Four Years
   7. www.nbcnewyork.com — What we know about The Plaza Hotel closing in 2027 – NBC New York
   8. Realtor.com — The Plaza Hotel Is Closing for 4 Years—Here’s What That Means for Its Condo Residents
   9. The Washington Post — The Plaza Hotel is closing for years of renovations. Cue the wedding panic.
   10. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Plaza Hotel in NYC set to close for at least 4 years to restore historic facade
   11. New York Post — Exclusive | Who wins and who gets burned as The Plaza goes dark for four years
   12. www.hollywoodreporter.com — New York's Plaza Hotel to Close in 2027 for 4 Years of Renovations
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