Four-Year Closure Disrupts Plans for Landmark Manhattan Hotel
Plaza Hotel closing for four years of restoration, canceling existing bookings including weddings.
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Plaza Hotel New York Restoration
The Plaza Hotel in New York City announced a four-year closure beginning in January 2027 for comprehensive restoration of its landmark facade, affecting existing event bookings and operations.
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2026-10-16 to 2026-10-28 · UTC publication dates
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Wedding scheduled at Plaza Hotel cancelled due to unexpected closure announcement
Christine Carney's wedding, scheduled for May 1, 2027 at the Plaza Hotel, was cancelled after the hotel announced its four-year closure beginning in January. Carney had booked the venue in April 2025 and had already made deposits including payment for sound system equipment two weeks prior to learning of the closure.
Plaza Hotel announces four-year closure for major restoration project
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts announced that the Plaza Hotel in New York City will temporarily close beginning in January for a four-year restoration project. The closure will focus on restoring the landmark facade of the 18-story building. The Palm Court and hotel event rooms will also close during the construction period.
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