I spent the night at the Plaza Hotel once. It was during the "early years" of my adventure here in NYC (translation: I was footloose & stroller-free). I worked for the CBS News magazine show 48 Hours, and one evening, during a show "crash" (i.e., breaking news coverage) there was a major snowstorm threat. This may come as a surprise, but when it snows here, people get very nervous. As a result, the show blocked a group of rooms at the Plaza for those who wouldn't be able to get home due to icy conditions (money flowed a bit more freely in those days). Long story short, the storm that could, did not, and suddenly there were rooms at the Plaza up for grabs. Needless to say, I volunteered my services. 23 years old and spending the bulk of my paycheck on rent, I fully enjoyed my night of luxury.
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To me, the Plaza represents the glitz and glam of a different era; classic NYC at its finest. The hotel has been the setting of many a movie (I'm thinking "The Way We Were" and "Barefoot in the Park" - Robert Redford coincidence? I think not.) and in literary circles, home to the oh so famous children's storybook character, Eloise.
Now, for the bargain price of $995/night, you too can stay on the "tippy top floor" of the Plaza, in a suite dedicated to the precocious 6 yr old. Designed by fashion designer Betsey Johnson, the space is decorated in pink and black. A zebra-print carpet covers the floor and the king-size bed has custom-designed bedding depicting images of Eloise. Her name is in neon lights above the bed. Taking it a step further, petticoats and tutus hang in the closet (an homage to Eloise's love of dressing up). Original prints by Eloise illustrator Hilary Knight hang on the walls.
It's all perfectly adorable, isn't it? Except for that jaw-dropping price tag. Suppose that's the down side to all that glitz and glam I referenced above.
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Only in New York, folks!
2 comments:
Betsey Johnson = pink and over-the-top. How perfect for a girly Eloise room!
As a native New Yorker, I love it! LOL I've been to the Plaza, and you forgot, one of the most fun movies out there,"Home Alone 2" I was engaged right outside the Plaza at the fountains! :)
I since left the nut, but it was romantic at the time. LOL
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