{
  "id": 14709103,
  "title": "Iconic New York hotel The Plaza set to close for four years for restoration works",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/iconic-new-york-hotel-the-plaza-set-to-close-for-four-years-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:54:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/iconic-new-york-hotel-the-plaza-set-to-close-for-four-years-for-restoration-works"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York City's historic Plaza Hotel is set to undergo a massive restoration project lasting at least four years. The iconic landmark on Fifth Avenue will shut its doors in January 2027 for extensive façade renovations. Management stated that the extensive work is necessary to preserve the property's architectural and historical significance. The hotel, recognized as one of the Historic Hotels of America, has been featured in numerous films and books, making it a favorite among celebrities. The Plaza's iconic façade, modeled after a French Renaissance chateau, has become a New York City symbol, appearing in The Great Gatsby and inspiring the Eloise series of books. Guests from past decades include The Beatles, Liza Minnelli, and Frank Lloyd Wright. The hotel's renowned Palm Court is famous for afternoon tea, making it a must-visit for tourists. With the hotel set to close for nearly half a decade, now might be the perfect time to plan a visit before the restoration is complete.",
  "summary": "Having first opened on Fifth Avenue in 1907, The Plaza Hotel has been a New York City landmark for more than a century.",
  "key_points": [
    "The Plaza Hotel in New York will close in January 2027 for restoration.",
    "Extensive façade renovations will last at least four years.",
    "Iconic hotel featured in films, books, and visited by celebrities."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}