# Plaza Hotel Closes for 4-Year Facade Restoration

> The Plaza Hotel in New York City will close for four years to restore its historic facade, ending afternoon tea at the Palm Court.
- Title: Plaza Hotel Closes for 4-Year Facade Restoration · Robb Report
- Summary: The Plaza Hotel in New York City will close for four years to restore its historic facade, ending afternoon tea at the Palm Court. The Plaza Hotel in New…
- Keywords: plaza hotel, new york city, facade restoration, afternoon tea, palm court, fifth avenue, 1907, harry janeway hardenbergh, the beatles, christian dior, the way we were, the great gatsby
- Source: Robb Report — https://robbreport.com/travel/hotels/the-plaza-hotel-closure-1238760573
- Author: Nicole Hoey
- Published: 2026-10-15T19:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: plaza hotel, new york city, facade restoration, afternoon tea, palm court, fifth avenue, 1907, harry janeway hardenbergh, the beatles, christian dior, the way we were, the great gatsby
## Plaza Hotel Closure
The Plaza Hotel in New York City closes for at least four years to restore its historic facade starting January 2027.

> Understanding the unique place in New York City’s architectural heritage and cultural history it holds, the Plaza Hotel is advancing plans for repair and restoration works to its landmark-protected façade
## Facade Restoration Details
The 18-story Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue since 1907 will undergo historic preservation work with 282 rooms closed to guests.
## Palm Court Closure
The Palm Court, which hosted afternoon tea for over 100 years, will close during the four-year restoration period.
## Historic Significance
The Plaza Hotel has housed celebrities like the Beatles and Christian Dior and appeared in films such as The Way We Were and Eloise at the Plaza.
## Key takeaway

The Plaza Hotel in New York City closes for four years to restore its historic facade, ending afternoon tea at the Palm Court.