RAVINDRA SINGH

Review of The Plaza Hotel

Opposite Central Park, this landmark, 19th-century...

Opposite Central Park, this landmark, 19th-century luxury hotel is 1.4 miles from the Empire State Building.

The elegant, French-style rooms have bathrooms with gold-plated fixtures, plus Italian linens, sitting areas, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and iPads; some rooms have private terraces. Suites offer city views, powder rooms and butler's pantries. Some are bi-level. Room service is available.

Dining options include iconic afternoon tea in the famed Palm Court, which features a stained glass ceiling and lavish decor. There are also European-inspired restaurants and intimate bars, plus a posh spa and a gym.