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New York City's Plaza Hotel will close in 2027 for major renovations: Reports Headline from WGN Chicago
One of New York City's most famous hotels will be closing its doors for a few years for a ‘significant’ facelift,
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New York Times
The Plaza Hotel to Close for Yearslong Renovation in 2027 ↗ (opens New York Times) Published Oct 14, 2026
New York Times's feed description The famous Fifth Avenue hotel, which opened in 1907, requires a restoration of its exterior, its operators said. It was not clear if residents of the building’s condos would have to leave.
ABC 7 New York
The Plaza Hotel set to close for at least 4 years to restore historic facade ↗ (opens ABC 7 New York) Published Oct 14, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description The Fifth Avenue hotel, which has stood for more than 119 years, will close for at least four years beginning next January while work gets underway.
Pix11
The Plaza Hotel will close in 2027 for major renovations: reports ↗ (opens Pix11) Published Oct 14, 2026
Pix11's feed description NEW YORK (PIX11) -- One of New York City's most famous hotels will be closing its doors for a few years for a significant facelift, multiple outlets are reporting. The Plaza Hotel will be closing its doors come January 2027, according to an annoucment on Businesswire.
NBC New York
The Plaza Hotel is closing at the start of 2027, leaving wedding plans in limbo ↗ (opens NBC New York) Published Oct 15, 2026
NBC New York's feed description The Plaza Hotel is seen in New York City, United States, on August 6, 2026. The historic luxury hotel is located on Fifth Avenue at the southern edge of Central Park in Manhattan. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
6ABC Philadelphia
New York's Plaza Hotel set to close for at least 4 years to restore historic facade ↗ (opens 6ABC Philadelphia) Published Oct 15, 2026
Same headline from 7 more outlets 6ABC Philadelphia's feed description The famous Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan is set to close for several years to repair and restore its historic facade.
WGN Chicago
New York City's Plaza Hotel will close in 2027 for major renovations: Reports ↗ (opens WGN Chicago) Published Oct 15, 2026
Same headline from 9 more outlets WGN Chicago's feed description One of New York City's most famous hotels will be closing its doors for a few years for a ‘significant’ facelift,
FOX 8 Cleveland
Historic Plaza Hotel to close for 4 years ↗ (opens FOX 8 Cleveland) Published Oct 15, 2026
FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description The famous Plaza Hotel in New York City will be closed for at least four years for renovation work to its historic façade.
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Quartz
NYC's Plaza Hotel is closing for at least 4 years to restore its historic facade ↗ (opens Quartz) Published Oct 16, 2026
Quartz's feed description The Fifth Avenue hotel, open since 1907, will shut in January 2027 for repairs to its landmark-protected exterior
The Hollywood Reporter
New York’s Plaza Hotel to Close in 2027 for at Least Four Years ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Oct 16, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description The historic hotel next to Central Park, featured in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'Eloise at the Plaza,' is shutting down for renovations.
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