About this campground
The Plaza, built in 1907 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1994 was designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark in 1978. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. Old World elegance meets modern day grandeur at The Plaza. A timeless landmark framed by the world's most extraordinary cultural and historical experiences, guests will find this luxurious hotel to be a lavish oasis amid thriving city life. When The Plaza opened its doors in October of 1907, it began its iconic history as host to illustrious dignitaries, home to acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and the opulent background for the world-famous children's book, Eloise. The Plaza's impeccable white glove service and Beaux-Arts decor, sumptuous guestrooms and architectural details, make this magnificent hotel the ultimate in luxury destinations. For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
Getting there
On Fifth Avenue at Central Park South in the heart of Manhattan. New York's best highlights are nearby, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, the Central Park Zoo, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport: 17 miles, 26 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Activities
- CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- EVENING PROGRAMS
- HISTORIC SITES
- MUSEUM
- OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design MuseumNew York2 mi
- General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook PavilionGeneral Grant National Memorial3 mi
- The Jazz Museum in HarlemNew York3 mi
- Visitor CenterLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site3 mi
- African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor CenterAfrican Burial Ground National Monument4 mi
- Hamilton Grange National Memorial Visitor CenterHamilton Grange National Memorial4 mi
Explore more New York camping
The Plaza doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby New York campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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