{
  "id": 15800425,
  "title": "New York’s Plaza Hotel to Close in January 2027 for Restoration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/new-yorks-plaza-hotel-to-close-in-january-2027-for-restoration",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T20:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/20/plaza-hotel-closure-facade-restoration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York’s historic Plaza Hotel is set to close in January 2027 for a four-year restoration of its iconic exterior. The hotel, famous as the backdrop for the 1992 family film Home Alone 2, faces significant work to preserve its architectural heritage. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the current operator, announced the closure, citing the complexity of the restoration project and its impact on hotel operations. The Plaza, located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, boasts more than a century of history and has been a favored spot for visitors and movie enthusiasts alike. The restoration will involve repairs and restoration work on the exterior, requiring detailed planning and coordination with authorities. Hotel operations, including its 378 unionized employees, will be suspended during the closure, but they will retain their positions and pay upon the hotel’s reopening. Guests and event planners are advised to explore alternative accommodation and event arrangements. The Plaza, which also houses 181 residential units, has previously undergone an extensive transformation from 2005 to 2008. Despite the closure, the hotel remains a significant cultural landmark, celebrated for its role in the Christmas classic film and its status as a gathering place for diverse visitors.",
  "summary": "The Plaza Hotel, one of New York City’s most iconic establishments and the setting for some of the most memorable scenes in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, will temporarily close its doors in January 2027 for restoration of its historic facade. The work is expected to last at least four years, meaning the […]",
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}