The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel
The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel is a historic address in the heart of New York, with 282 guest rooms and indoor meeting and banquet space that seats up to 500 for dining or holds 1,000 standing.
The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in New York, United States, hosting 500 at dinner and 1,000 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$106,000 (our estimate).
About The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel
The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel is a historic address in the heart of New York, with 282 guest rooms and indoor meeting and banquet space that seats up to 500 for dining or holds 1,000 standing.
The Grandest Royal Wedding package centers on a ceremony in the Royal Suite with seating for up to 30 guests, a champagne toast, two floral arrangements and a piano player, plus one night in the suite.
In-house catering, accessible facilities and year-round availability (all 12 months) round out the offering, with pricing from 55,000 USD and, we estimate, reaching around 250,000 USD as a venue fee depending on scale.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 500 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,000 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 370 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 200 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 282 rooms
- Room types
- 17 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$106,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- From US$55,000 venue fee
- Minimum spend
- US$105,000
- Venue fee
- US$15,000
- Included
- Wedding ceremony in the Royal Suite, One night stay in the Royal Suite, Ceremony seating for up to thirty (30) guests, Two (2) floral arrangements & a piano player, A champagne toast for up to thirty (30) guests, Afternoon Tea for two (2) in The Palm Court, Chocolate covered strawberries and champagne served in suite the evening of the ceremony, Mementos including two (2) monogrammed robes, one (1) Plaza pillow, and The Plaza's signature scent and rooms
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Exclusive use required
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- JFK, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Indoor
- Setting
- Urban, historic, formal
The place
- Swimming pool
- No
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Dietary options
- Kosher
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 282 guest rooms, from the Plaza Room for two to the Three Bedroom Royal Suite with three bathrooms
- Indoor meeting and banquet space for 500 seated at dinner or 1,000 standing
- Ceremony in the Royal Suite with seating for up to 30 guests, plus a one-night stay included
- Package extras: Afternoon Tea for two in The Palm Court, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne in suite
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- JFK · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into JFK.
- Direct line
- (212) 759-3000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Banquet space seats up to 500 for a meal and holds up to 1,000 standing. Ceremony seating in the Royal Suite package is for up to 30 guests.
What does the wedding package include?+
The package includes a ceremony in the Royal Suite, one night's stay in the suite, ceremony seating for up to 30 guests, two floral arrangements and a piano player, a champagne toast for up to 30 guests, Afternoon Tea for two in The Palm Court, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne served in suite on the evening of the ceremony, and mementos (two monogrammed robes, one Plaza pillow and The Plaza's signature scent).
What is the cost?+
Pricing starts at 55,000 USD. We estimate the upper range at around 250,000 USD, based on a venue fee.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is JFK, with an estimated transfer time of around 30 minutes.
Is catering provided and is the hotel accessible?+
Yes, catering is in-house and the hotel is accessible. Accessible accommodation includes the Deluxe King Room (Mobility Accessible) and the Pulitzer King Suite with Roll-In Shower and Butler.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 500 guests
“Accommodating as many as 500 guests for seated events and 1000 guests for cocktails, the Grand Ballroom is an exceptional New York wedding venue that transfixes all who see it.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 1,000 guests
“Accommodating as many as 500 guests for seated events and 1000 guests for cocktails, the Grand Ballroom is an exceptional New York wedding venue that transfixes all who see it.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 370 guests
“The Terrace Room can seat up to 370 guests for a formal ceremony and up to 500 for a standing reception, making it versatile for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 200 guests
“With off-peak pricing, The Plaza requires a minimum of 200 guests, priced at $525 per person.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 282 rooms
“Offering 282 distinctive [guestrooms](https://www.theplazany.com/rooms-suites/) including 102 [luxurious suites](https://www.theplazany.com/rooms-suites/junior-and-one-bedroom-suites/), The Plaza continues to strike the balance between its storied past and limitless future with the launch of [The Legacy Suite](https://www.theplazany.com/rooms-suites/the-legacy-suites/) collection.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 17 listed
“Plaza Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“Today, the Grand Ballroom can be reserved for meetings and receptions.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingIn-house catering: Yes
“The Plaza’s culinary team oversees all culinary operations at the fabled hotel and demands the team be capable of crafting exquisite meals and menus for even the most discriminating palate.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“Great Performances is the exclusive caterer for The Plaza Hotel, outside caterers are not allowed.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedDietary options: Kosher
“Add-ons like kosher meals are an extra $105 per guest.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“Stop by the storied Palm Court for sumptuous afternoon tea, or enjoy a cocktail at The Rose Club or The Champagne Bar.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: From US$55,000 venue fee
“Rates: Rates starting at $55,000”
Read the source for priceMinimum spend: US$105,000
“First things first: The Plaza requires a minimum food & beverage spend of $105,000–$137,500, depending on the season.”
Read the source for minimum spendVenue fee: US$15,000
“The Plaza doesn’t charge a separate exclusivity fee, but it does require a $15,000 room rental fee in addition to the food and beverage minimum.”
Read the source for venue feeIncluded: Wedding ceremony in the Royal Suite, One night stay in the Royal Suite, Ceremony seating for up to thirty (30) guests, Two (2) floral arrangements & a piano player, A champagne toast for up to thirty (30) guests, Afternoon Tea for two (2) in The Palm Court, Chocolate covered strawberries and champagne served in suite the evening of the ceremony, Mementos including two (2) monogrammed robes, one (1) Plaza pillow, and The Plaza's signature scent and rooms
“* Wedding ceremony takes place in the [Royal Suite](https://www.theplazany.com/rooms-and-suites/royal-suite-three-bedroom/)”
Read the source for includedWeddings held: All year
“Availability: This offer is available all year round, subject to availability. To make your reservation, please email our Group Sales Executive Hellen Muturi at [Hellen.Muturi@fairmont.com](mailto:Hellen.Muturi@Fairmont.com).”
Read the source for weddings heldExclusive use required: No
“Today, the Grand Ballroom can be reserved for meetings and receptions.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredPets: Yes
“Yes, as the first hotel in New York to permit pets, The Plaza welcomes your furry friends through its participation in Fairmont’s Canine Companions program.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“If you're traveling with kids, don't miss a stop inside Eloise at The Plaza.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Yes, this property has valet parking.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“[Accessibility Information](https://www.theplazany.com/accessibility/)”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Today, the Grand Ballroom can be reserved for meetings and receptions.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“With a capacity of up to 250 guests, this room features a sunken dance floor, a dramatic domed ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the city.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Indoor
“The Grand Ballroom and the Terrace Room are a perfect location to start the rest of your life.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, formal
“Ideally situated on Fifth Avenue, The Plaza’s prestigious address continues to define elegance with unmatched service and an ever-evolving modern sensibility.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: No
“Despite Kevin McCallister’s famous cannonball, The Plaza does not currently house a swimming pool.”
Read the source for swimming poolHistoric building: Yes
“Since its construction in 1907, this fabled national landmark has hosted some of the most extraordinary New York City galas and events.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“The Plaza’s event coordinators will work with you to ensure that your wedding day is everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more.”
Read the source for coordinator on the daySuppliers from the venue's list: Yes
“Many couples don't realize that The Plaza has an exclusive partnership with certain vendors.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list