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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).

Guests
500 at dinner · 1,000 standing
Venue website
Rooms
282 rooms
Venue website
Cost
About US$106,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Season
All year
Venue website
Getting there
JFK · about 30 min by car
Aisle 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, rooms and facilities

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.

Venue wedding information

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  • 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.”
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  • Standing 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.”
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  • Ceremony, 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.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 200 guests

    “With off-peak pricing, The Plaza requires a minimum of 200 guests, priced at $525 per person.”
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  • Rooms: 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.”
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  • Room types: 17 listed

    “Plaza Room”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Today, the Grand Ballroom can be reserved for meetings and receptions.”
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  • In-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.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: No

    “Great Performances is the exclusive caterer for The Plaza Hotel, outside caterers are not allowed.”
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  • Dietary options: Kosher

    “Add-ons like kosher meals are an extra $105 per guest.”
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  • Bar 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.”
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  • Price: From US$55,000 venue fee

    “Rates: Rates starting at $55,000”
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  • Minimum spend: US$105,000

    “First things first: The Plaza requires a minimum food & beverage spend of $105,000–$137,500, depending on the season.”
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  • Venue 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.”
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  • 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

    “* Wedding ceremony takes place in the [Royal Suite](https://www.theplazany.com/rooms-and-suites/royal-suite-three-bedroom/)”
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  • Weddings 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).”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Today, the Grand Ballroom can be reserved for meetings and receptions.”
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  • Pets: 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.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “If you're traveling with kids, don't miss a stop inside Eloise at The Plaza.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Yes, this property has valet parking.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “[Accessibility Information](https://www.theplazany.com/accessibility/)”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Today, the Grand Ballroom can be reserved for meetings and receptions.”
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  • Space 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.”
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  • Indoors or out: Indoor

    “The Grand Ballroom and the Terrace Room are a perfect location to start the rest of your life.”
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  • Setting: 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.”
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  • Swimming pool: No

    “Despite Kevin McCallister’s famous cannonball, The Plaza does not currently house a swimming pool.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Since its construction in 1907, this fabled national landmark has hosted some of the most extraordinary New York City galas and events.”
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  • Coordinator 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.”
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  • Suppliers from the venue's list: Yes

    “Many couples don't realize that The Plaza has an exclusive partnership with certain vendors.”
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