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Plaza Hotel closes for four-year facade restoration

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Plaza Hotel to close for 4 years

New York's famed hotel shuts in January 2027 for facade repairs.

Dates

The closure starts January 2027

The hotel will stay shut for at least four years.

Repairs

Why the facade needs work

The facade is landmark-protected. Repairs must meet strict rules.

History

A 119-year-old landmark

The Plaza opened on October 1, 1907. It has stood for over 119 years.

Scale

Big numbers behind the hotel

The building has 18 floors, 282 rooms, and 102 suites.

Dining

Palm Court closes too

The famed Palm Court and event spaces will shut as well.

Weddings

Weddings must move

One bride planned her May wedding there. Now she needs a new venue.

Workers

Workers keep return rights

378 union members can return at the same pay when it reopens.

Residents

Condo owners wait for answers

The building holds 181 condo units. Rules for residents are still unclear.

Unknowns

No cost or exact reopen date

Fairmont has not shared a budget. Details are still under review.

Next

Earliest return: January 2031

Four years from January 2027 points to January 2031 at the earliest.

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