Plaza Hotel

We spent three nights--long weekend--recently. It's a lovely facility; staff is helpful and good humored. We booked through my company's travel service, and had a decent corporate rate for this hotel--$285 per night for a 'traditional' room. It was fine; no view, but that was no big deal since we spent most of our time out of the hotel. Normally these 6th floor rooms go for $500+, so I was perplexed when the second day we had no washclothes--had to ask twice for some--and the next day we were short one towel. And one night at turndown,... more

This was my third stay in the Plaza Athenee, and until this time, the hotel was obviously good enough to merit going back to regularly. The check in was efficient, courteous and they had a room available before the normal check in time. The only problem I had with the hotel was that this time, the put me on the lowest floor possible, whcih was the floor housing the conference facility. Whilst there was nothing wrong with the room but In the past, I was assigned room on much higher floor, and this was the first time being given a lowest... more

Recently stay ath the P-A and was very impressed with the attentiveness of the staff. However, extremely dissappointed with the room for the price $595/night. Room 308 faces a brick wall, small average room and the bathroom is very small. Had prefixe dinner at Arabelle's, again staff was wonderful, however, the quality of the meal was disappointing. Skipped complementary breakfast and checked out a day early. Chose the hotel because it is a small european hotel and in the past have had excellent service at other LHW hotels.<br... more

I stayed here for two nights on business recently and found the hotel to be delightful. The staff was courteous and efficient and quick to offer assistance. Really enjoyed the bar as it is well decorated and has excellent service. The rooms are quiet and comfortable and pretty sizeable compared to other NYC hotels I've stayed in. The workout room is on the small side, but is clean and offers chilled towels and water. And best of all, they don't charge you for it after you've already shelled out $400+ for a room like they do at... more

It is reassuring to “come home” to this hotel after running around the city all day. I feel comfortable at the Plaza Athenee and am well-pleased with the environment-----until I step into the bathroom. Guys, you gotta do something about those bathrooms. Zero counter space around the sink. Narrow shelves built into the walls. Okay, there was a trolley cart to set my shaving kit on. Thank you for that. I need more counter space and shelf space. And I’m only one person. What must it be like when two people share a room?... more

Reporting from a suite at the P-A on the eve of departure: having read the previous reviews, a few thoughts are in order. 1) Spacious rooms - not by NYC comparison. The same money gets you twice the square footage at the Four Seasons, for example, and nearly that at the Pen (and a hell of a lot nicer bathrooms). You do get into the realm of an "institutional-size" hotel, though. Know that the bathrooms at the P-A are small, as in lowriding castiron tubs, and quite dated. 2) Room Service, while prompt, is well suited to those in the... more

I stayed at the Plaza Athenee this past weekend. It is a beautiful hotel. Very inviting once you get in the door. The room was beautiful desk and sitting area. The service was amazing. Room service very prompt my $21.00 club sandwich arrived on a roll table in about 15 minutes. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location is perfect if you want to shop at the high end stores on Madison Ave. Not really perfect to go and grab a little something to bring back to the room for dinner. I would go back again in a New York Minute!

Everything about this hotel is excellent. From it's location to the spacious rooms to the exceptional staff who offered fantastic service. Truely a five star hotel.

I never expect too much of hotels in New York (when will they ever learn to put in decent showers and have quiet a/c?) but the Plaza Athenee is the best I have stayed in yet. A wonderfully comfortable room, immaculately kept and the hotel staff were excellent. I would definitely look to stay here again.

I hadn't stayed at the Plaza Athenee for years. I stayed there regularly in the late 1990s but switched due to the unfriendly service and the less-convenient location. I had changed to the New York Palace, the Essex House, and the Ritz Carlton, all great hotels for business and charming too. One of my colleagues urged me to try the hotel again, claiming that the service had improved and the hotel was once again in top condition. He was so right. The service was welcoming and right on point, the hotel looked beautiful, and my room was... more