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The Plaza, a Fairmont Managed Hotel

768 Fifth Avenue at Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
United States

OFFER ID H919

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Directions

The Plaza is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South. Subway station within walking distance.

From John F. Kennedy Airport:

Take Van Wyck Expressway North to Long Island Expressway West to Queens-Midtown Tunnel. Go through tunnel. Once through tunnel bear right onto 37th Street. At first traffic light make a right onto 3rd Avenue. Take 3rd Avenue to 60th Street and make a left onto 60th Street to 5th Avenue. Cross 5th Avenue bearing left around traffic circle to light. The Plaza is straight ahead.

To John F. Kennedy Airport:

Go east on 58th Street to 2nd Avenue. Go right onto 2nd Avenue to 36th Street. Take left-hand entrance to Queens-Midtown Tunnel. Go through the tunnel, pay toll and follow onto (495) Long Island Expressway East (LIE). Take the LIE to exit for Van Wyck Expressway South to JFK Airport.

From LaGuardia Airport:

Take Grand Central Parkway west to Triboro Bridge. Exit right for Manhattan, pay toll and bear left for FDR Drive South. Take FDR South to 63rd Street exit. Turn right onto 63rd Street to 5th Avenue. Make a left onto 5th Avenue to 60th Street. Make a right onto 60th Street following traffic circle around to the light. The Plaza is straight ahead.

To LaGuardia Airport:

Go east on 58th Street to York Avenue. Take a left onto York Avenue to 62nd Street. Turn right onto FDR Drive North. Take FDR North to Triboro Bridge. Take Triboro Bridge following signs for Queens/Grand Central Parkway/La Guardia Airport. Pay Toll. Take Grand Central Parkway to the LaGuardia Airport exit.

From Northern New Jersey:

Take George Washington Bridge. At the end of the bridge take the right hand exit for Henry Hudson Parkway. As soon as you can, after the exit , go into the extreme left-hand lane (look out for merging traffic) the road will fork shortly. Once on the Parkway, The Hudson River should be on your right. The Highway goes down to the street level (after 79th Street exit). Take the left-hand exit onto West 56th Street. Make a left onto 6th Avenue and come up 3 blocks to Central Park South. Make a right. The hotel is the last building on that 1st block on the right-hand side.

From South New Jersey or Philadelphia:

Take the New Jersey Turnpike north to exit 16E Lincoln Tunnel. Pay toll and follow signs to Lincoln Tunnel. On the Manhattan side, the road will fork suddenly. Take left fork; go up 3 blocks to 42nd Street. Make a left at 42nd Street, then a right onto 10th Avenue. Take 58th Street to 6th Avenue and make a left. Go one block to Central Park South, and make a right. The hotel is the last building on that first block on the right hand side.

From Connecticut:

Take either Merritt Parkway (becomes Hutchinson Parkway) or Connecticut Turnpike into New York. Follow signs for Triboro Bridge. At the end of first part of bridge, make a right before the toll booth. Go through the second set of toll booths, stay to the left, follow the sign for FDR Drive and take a left curving exit down onto FDR Drive South. Take FDR to 63rd Street exit (sign also says Queensboro Bridge). Turn right onto 63rd Street until it ends at 5th Avenue. Make a left on 5th Avenue, come down to 60th Make a right onto 60th Street and follow the traffic circle to the light. The hotel is straight ahead.

From Westchester:

Take Hutchinson Parkway. Follow signs for Triboro Bridge. At the end of the first part of the bridge, make a right before the toll booth. Go through the second set of toll booths, stay to the left, follow the sign for FDR Drive and take a left curving exit down onto FDR Drive South. Take FDR to 63rd Street exit (sign also says Queensboro Bridge). Turn right onto 63rd Street until it dead ends at 5th Avenue. Make a left on 5th Avenue, come down to 60th. Make a right onto 60th Street and follow the traffic circle to the light. The hotel is straight ahead.

From Long Island:

Take Long Island Expressway and go through Queens-Midtown Tunnel. Once through the tunnel, bear right and go into East 37th Street to the first light. Go right at the light onto 3rd Avenue to 60th Street (Bloomingdale's). Go left onto 60th Street, continue until 5th Avenue. Cross 5th Avenue, go left around the traffic circle to the light. The hotel is straight ahead.

or Take Northern Parkway to Grand Central Parkway. Continue to Triboro Bridge. On the 1st part of the bridge, make a right before the toll booth. Go through the 2nd set of toll booths, stay to the left, follow the sign for FDR Drive. Take FDR to the 63rd Street exit (sign also says Queensboro Bridge). Turn right onto 63rd Street until it ends at 5th Avenue. Make a left on 5th Avenue, come down to 60th Street. Make a right onto 60th Street and follow the traffic circle to the light. The hotel is straight ahead.

Transportation:

Our Concierge desk will be delighted to assist with car and limousine arrangements.

Taxi:

Taxis are readily available at the hotel and can be obtained at the 5th Avenue entrance.

Nearby Airports

New York City - La Guardia (LGA) — 7 Miles

New York City - Kennedy (JFK) — 17 Miles

Newark (EWR) — 18.5 MIles

Third Night FREE
Booking Window:
11/22/2024 - 11/20/2025
Travel Window:
01/05/2025 - 11/23/2025
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Third Night FREE

Booking Window:   11/22/2024 - 11/20/2025
Travel Window:   01/05/2025 - 11/23/2025

Live Like The Plaza - Extend your visit, on us!

Extend your stay on us! Enjoy an extra night with our compliments when you reserve for two consecutive nights in one of our luxurious guest rooms or suites. This offer is valid for travel from January 5th - November 23rd, 2025

  • Available to all room categories with the exception of the following: Eloise Suite, Tower Room, Gatsby Suite, Grand Penthouse and Royal Suite
  • Subject to availability. 
  • Blackout dates may apply.
  • Please inquire with your travel advisor for additional terms and conditions


Exclusive Amenities

  • Continental Breakfast for two daily
  • $100 USD Hotel Credit per room, per stay (applicable at The Palm Court, The Champagne Bar, in-room dining, Guerlain Spa)
The following amenities are subject to availability at time of check-in:
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  • Early Check-in
  • Late Check-out

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 Noon

Information, amenities and pricing is subject to change without notice. While we do our very best to ensure that information and pricing appearing in this website is complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for incomplete and inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. In the event of an error, misrepresentation or omission, we reserve the right to make a correction. Note that during these unprecedented times, local government regulations may inhibit hotels from providing normal facilities and services, limiting the ability to provide the listed amenities/benefits.


 

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