The Plaza Holidays at The Plaza

Enjoy the quintessential New York City holiday experience at the center of it all, where the winter wonderland of Central Park meets Fifth Avenue.

Holiday Offerings

Suitest Season Of All
Enjoy the ultimate holiday getaway in New York City this season with our special “Suitest Season of All” offer. The magic of the holidays start after you check-in to your luxurious suite, with a festive floral arrangement decorating your home-away-from-home. Savor a festive holiday welcome amenity while taking in your in-suite 7-ft tall Balsam Hill tree complete with lights and a decorative bow.

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Don't Stay Home Alone This Holiday Season
The festive fan favorite is back with the The Plaza’s Home Alone experience. This year, “guests of the new Celebrity Ding Dang Dong stay[ing] at the world-renowned Plaza Hotel” can get Lost in New York during the holiday season and live out all their Kevin dreams!
Availability is limited over the holiday season

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Exquisite Gifts For Loved Ones
This holiday season, bring the style and elegance of The Plaza home for you and your loved ones. The Plaza Boutique, situated on our hotel’s lobby level, features unique gifts, accessories, and apparel designed exclusively for The Plaza using the finest materials and exceptional craftsmanship. For our younger guests, we offer plush toys, books, dolls and dresses of everyone’s favorite Plaza resident, Eloise.
Hours: Open Daily | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Shop Online With The Plaza
Enjoy around-the-clock shopping from the comfort of your own home by visiting The Plaza’s online boutique. We offer worldwide shipping.

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Holiday Dining

Holiday-Themed Afternoon Tea
A storied holiday tradition, The Palm Court’s special Holiday Afternoon Tea experience is an absolute must during the festive season. Enjoy breathtaking surroundings, an unmatched tea selection, and sweet and savory bites while making memories with the entire family. The Holiday Afternoon Tea menu will be available Wednesday, November 20th to Sunday, January 12th.

Overnight hotel guests may reserve their table with our Concierge any time prior to check-in date. 
All other table reservations will be available 60 days prior to their preferred dining date via OpenTable.
Cancellations of less than 72 hours from your reservation time or “no-shows” will result in a fee of $75 per person.

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Palm Court Christmas Day Afternoon Tea
Let The Palm Court be your destination of choice and a holiday mainstay for you and your family on Christmas Day.

Wednesday, December 25th
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Seatings at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., & 4 p.m.
$225 (adults); $120 (children 12 years or under)

Reservations available via OpenTable or by emailing PalmCourt@Fairmont.com
Cancellations or “no shows” will result in a fee of $150 per person.

Palm Court Christmas Evening Special
On Christmas Evening (Wednesday, December 25th), we will offer an evening tier prix fixe menu at The Palm Court, available 6 – 10 p.m.

Champagne Bar Christmas Offerings
Toast the holidays at Champagne Bar and enjoy the finest bubbles, caviars and handcrafted cocktails. In The Champagne Bar on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25th), we will offer a breakfast buffet from 7 – 11:30 a.m., and an entrée special, available 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

First come, first served
Reservations will not be accepted

Christmas Day Private Dining
Overnight guests who wish to indulge in the sumptuous ambiance of their elegant guest room or suite on Wednesday, December 25th may savor a delectable entrée special, available 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

For reservations, email PLZ.InRoomDining.DL@fairmont.com

New Year's Eve Grand Fête At The Palm Court
Tuesday, December 31st
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
$995 (adults)
$8,500 (table of 10)

Here’s to The Plaza’s storied past and limitless future to include live entertainment, grand buffet, live music, full bar and complimentary midnight toast of Roederer Cristal to ring in the New Year. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will be non-refundable. No shows will be non-refundable.

With 117 years of glamourous galas, we invite you to ring in 2025 at the iconic Palm Court.

Reservations are available via OpenTable or email PalmCourt@fairmont.com

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New Year's Eve Champagne Prelude

Join us for a sophisticated prelude to New Year’s celebration and enjoy a champagne prelude in The Champagne Bar with free-flowing champagne and an ice sculpture raw bar.

Tuesday, December 31st
5 – 7 p.m.
$375 (adults)

Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will be non-refundable. No shows will be non-refundable.
Reservations are available via OpenTable or email PalmCourt@fairmont.com


All Things Holiday at The Plaza

Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join us Tuesday, November 19th (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.) to kick off the holiday season! Overnight and dining guests are invited to revel in the festivities in celebration of The Plaza’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Tappy Hour
Beginning Thursday, December 5th, The Sarafina’s dance troupe, New York’s precision dance group founded by Purdie Baumann, will perform live every Thursday (December 5th, 12th, 19th) from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the lobby, alternating between The Palm Court and The Champagne Bar.

Champagne & Caviar
Toast to the holidays at The Champagne Bar! Sample the finest bubbles, caviars, and handcrafted cocktails. Savor the extraordinary pairing of The Plaza Osetra caviar and champagne.

Holiday Afternoon Tea
During the months of November and December, join us for special holiday tea offerings at The Palm Court. A selection of our teas will be available for purchase in The Plaza Boutique (at the hotel) and you can even purchase our monogrammed tea set online.

Plaza Boutique Holiday Gifting
Cross off your holiday shopping list here at The Plaza. Stop by the Plaza Boutique, located on the lobby level of our hotel, or shop with us online for amazing holiday gifts your friends, family, and fur family members will love, such as books, hand-printed ornaments, Michael Storrings prints, Plaza-branded items like fragrances, robes and blankets, as well as Eloise-themed and pet-related merchandise.

Eloise Tea At The Palm Court
Eloise just loves the holidays! Fans of the books can enjoy a special holiday-themed Afternoon Tea menu at The Palm Court with your favorite pink treats, of course. Don’t miss seeing Santa on select dates. See the Schedule of Events below.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Santa will be spreading cheer throughout the hotel for our overnight and dining guests this festive season. He will be spending time in the lobby and the dining outlets. Storytime with Santa will be offered exclusively for our registered hotel guests.
Schedule of Events:
*Storytime with Santa from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
**’Twas the Night Before Christmas Reading with Santa

November 
Tuesday, 19th 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony)
Friday, 29th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*

December
Monday, 2nd 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Tuesday, 3rd 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Wednesday, 4th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, 5th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Friday, 6th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Saturday, 7th 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Sunday, 8th 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
Monday, 9th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Tuesday, 10th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Wednesday, 11th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Thursday, 12th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Friday, 13th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Saturday, 14th 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.*
Monday, 16th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Tuesday, 17th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Wednesday, 18th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Thursday, 19th 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Friday, 20th  2 p.m. – 6 p.m.*
Saturday, 21st 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.*
Sunday, 22nd 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
Monday, 23rd 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
Tuesday, 24th 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Reading 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.)**