The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel

The Plaza has been holding court at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South since 1 October 1907, and the guest book is exactly as starry as you’d hope. Kings, presidents, Hollywood names and Broadway legends have all passed through its doors, while The Palm Court, Champagne Bar and grand event spaces keep the old-school New York theatre alive. Book a terrace room or penthouse suite for rare outdoor space, then add afternoon tea for the full Plaza moment.