Iconic hotel locale w/ stunning bar & tea service, though food quality receives mixed reviews.
Experience the grandeur of a classic New York institution with a visit to The Plaza. While some may recall fond memories of its food hall or associate it with the Eloise experience for children, its dining reputation is mixed. High tea in the Palm Court is a popular choice, offering a delightful ambiance and a good selection of teas, though it comes with a premium price tag.
The food at The Plaza receives mixed reviews. While the tea service in the Palm Court is often highlighted for its ambiance and good tea selection, some find the overall food quality to be lacking, with one commenter even suggesting it's "better than Park Plaza" which implies a lower quality. The Plaza Food Hall has also been mentioned as a past recommendation.
"High tea in the Palm Court is a popular choice, and the bar is recommended for cocktails."
Customer sentiment is divided, with some enjoying the ambiance and tea service, while others express disappointment with the food quality.
Important Note
The food quality at The Plaza receives mixed to negative reviews from some customers. The tea service, while popular, is noted to be significantly more expensive than in the past.
"The Plaza Food Hall was a favorite spot for showing visitors NYC, offering a way to have 'tea at the Plaza' without excessive cost, and previously housed Ladurée."
Positive"Recalling a mentorship breakfast at the Plaza Food Hall years ago, this user was impressed by the experience and the cost, spending $80 for two people."
Positive"This user mentions the 'Plaza food hall' as a past recommendation."
Neutral"The tea service at The Plaza is noted to be significantly more expensive now. Past experiences included a price around $130, with champagne at $25 extra. The menu structure was similar to previous ones, with tea sandwiches, scones, and a sweets layer. The food was fresh and the servers were helpful, and guests did not feel rushed."
Positive"The Plaza's tea service in the Palm Court is described as delightful, with a good tea selection. While currently more expensive, past experiences included tea sandwiches, scones, and sweets, and guests did not leave hungry. The food was fresh and the servers were helpful, with no feeling of being rushed."
Positive"The Palm Court at The Plaza was mentioned as a place that might be good for people-watching, especially after the holidays."
Positive"This user, who has done jobs at The Plaza's ballroom, also mentions ordering food from nearby places instead of the hotel's offerings."
Negative"This user, who previously worked at a nearby luxury hotel, corroborates the negative sentiment about The Plaza Hotel's food. They mention that guests from The Plaza would sometimes get to-go meals from their hotel."
Negative"This user states that the food at The Plaza Hotel is not good. This comment is in response to a post about the hotel's dining."
Negative"The original poster suggested afternoon tea at The Plaza as a gift idea."
Neutral"The bar at The Plaza was recommended for its beautiful ambiance and quality cocktails, though the user cautioned about the price."
Positive"The commenter suggests that doing a high tea in the city could be a cute activity for teens, citing the classic option at The Plaza Hotel."
Positive"The Palm Court at the Plaza is suggested as a beautiful bar option, with a prompt to 'look up'."
Positive"In a comment about Clark's Diner, the user mentioned that Clark's is 'better than Park Plaza.' This implies that Park Plaza is considered to be of lower quality than Clark's (which itself received mixed to negative reviews)."
Negative"The Plaza has Eloise-themed attractions and high tea, although the commenter questions its suitability for boys."
Neutral"The commenter recommends The Plaza only if the user is with kids for the Eloise experience. Otherwise, they suggest The Whitby Hotel or Bergdorf Goodman."
Neutral"The user is considering The Plaza for tea but questions if it's worth it, having found breakfast at Tiffany's (presumably at The Plaza) to be just okay."
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