Historic NYC Hotel Kicks Off Milestone Restoration 119 Years After Opening
The legendary 1907 hotel, which has hosted a string of celebrities, will be closed for several years for the restoration work.
The historic Plaza Hotel, a New York City landmark opened in 1907, will close for restoration starting January 2027. The iconic venue, which has hosted world leaders, celebrities, and cultural icons, will undergo façade repairs and restoration for several years while adhering to historic preservation requirements. The management team emphasizes the complexity of the undertaking, requiring a closure of at least four years to minimize intrusion.
Julie Satow, author of The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel, highlights the hotel's significance as a symbol of New York City's grandeur and glamour. The Plaza underwent a $450 million restoration in 2005, reopening in 2008, compared to a more extensive overhaul in 2005. The hotel's façade restoration, while relatively minor, represents a fraction of the $450 million investment seen in 2005.
The Plaza is among several historic buildings in New York and beyond undergoing adaptive reuse and restoration.
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