Pictures of NYC's Plaza Hotel

Plaza Hotel Doorman

In all kinds of weather, a Plaza Hotel doorman stands outside the front entrance of the hotel to welcome arriving guests and secure cabs for departing ones.

The Bergdorf Goodman department store, one of New York City's finest, is located to the right of the hotel. Wreaths decorate the windows during the holiday season.

Plaza Hotel Detail

Every detail at The Plaza Hotel, including the base of this lamp post, has been burnished to a rich shine.

Holiday Wreath at The Plaza Hotel

For the holidays, The Plaza Hotel decorates its windows with oversize wreaths.

The Plaza Hotel Lobby

Marble floors, an oversize table bursting with flowers, and a Baccarat crystal chandelier greet guests inside the hotel lobby.

Champagne Bar at The Plaza Hotel

Right off of the lobby, the Champagne Bar is a new addition to the hotel and offers patrons a large selection of bubbly spirits.

Baccarat Crystal Chandelier at The Plaza Hotel

This exquisite chandelier is one of many that illuminate public rooms in The Plaza Hotel.

Palm Court Ceiling at The Plaza Hotel

During the renovation, this domed, stained-glass ceiling was revealed above the Palm Court.

Afternoon Tea at The Plaza Hotel

Tea and scones, sweets and sandwiches were part of the afternoon tea service at The Plaza Hotel.

Eloise at The Plaza Hotel

The portrait of Eloise, the fictitious little girl who lived at The Plaza Hotel, hangs outside the Palm Court.

Plaza Hotel Guest Room

There are 282 guest rooms and suites inside The Plaza Hotel.

Decor was inspired by Louis XV style. Bathrooms feature 24-karat gold plated sinks and fixtures.

The Plaza Hotel Terrace Hall

One of the two major venues for weddings at The Plaza Hotel, the Terrace Room has a corridor with an arched ceiling and a terrace overlooking the main floor.

Terrace Room at The Plaza Hotel

The Terrace Room is the smaller of two ballrooms at The Plaza Hotel. It can accommodate 350 to 500 people, depending on how it is configured for an event.

Terrace Room Ceiling

Part of the renovation of The Plaza Hotel involved conservation and restoration of its priceless treasures, such as the Terrace Room's painted ceiling.

Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel

Reserved for the largest and most elaborate weddings, the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel can easily seat 500 guests for dinner and accommodates up to 1000.

Inside the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza Hotel

The golden-hued Grand Ballroom has been meticulously restored to its 1929 opulence.

Throughout its 100-year history, The Plaza’s ballroom has been the setting for hundreds of lavish events, weddings, and parties, including Truman Capote’s 1966 “Black and White Ball.”

Oak Bar at The Plaza Hotel

Original murals in the Oak Bar depicting scenes of fin-de-siècle New York were cleaned and re-installed.

Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel

The Oak Room restaurant adjoins the Oak Bar. The wood-paneled, chandelier-lit eatery serves Continental cuisine.

Plaza Hotel Rose Club

A new area of The Plaza Hotel, the posh Rose Club overlooks the Champagne Bar. It has its own bar, softly lit by rose-colored fixtures overhead.

The Plaza Boutique

This upscale indoor mall is attached to The Plaza Hotel and also has a private entrance from 58th Street.

Shops and services inside The Plaza Hotel Boutique include Assouline, Couture Kids, Krigler and the Leather Spa.

Kenneth Jay Lane at The Plaza

Kenneth Jay Lane is known for making and selling distinctive costume jewelry favored by prominent and wealthy women.

Pulitzer Fountain Outside The Plaza Hotel

The Pulitzer Fountain is directly across from The Plaza Hotel and has appeared in such movies as The Way We Were.

General Motors Building

The sky-scraping General Motors Building on Fifth Avenue stands directly across from The Plaza Hotel.

Apple Store Manhattan

One of the first Apple Stores in Manhattan is located inside the General Motors Building.

Pashminas on Sale Across from The Plaza Hotel

The prices are unbelievable -- and so is the provenance of these "pashmina" shawls sold on the sidewalk outside of The Plaza Hotel.

Central Park Horse Carriages

If you come to The Plaza Hotel for a honeymoon or romantic getaway, consider taking a horse carriage ride through Central Park.

The Plaza Hotel at Night

As night falls over NYC, the Plaza Hotel stands as a beacon for romantics and lovers of the good life.