HotelChatter - Tag: The Plaza

HotelChatter - Tag: The Plaza http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T11:41:24Z HotelChatter HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/The%20Plaza New York: The Plaza Has Possibly the Pinkest Christmas Tree Ever http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/29/153015/26 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/Betseytree.jpg" class="top"> First there was the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/8/1/205934/6421">Betsey Johnson-designed Eloise suite</a>, then came the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/15/163548/57/hotels/Pretty_in_Pink_for_the_Holidays_at_Betsey_Johnson_s_Plaza_Pop_Up_Shop">Betsey Johnson pop-up shop</a> and now <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620">The Plaza</a> in New York has a whole Betsey Johnson Christmas tree as well. Just completed and lit during a tea service yesterday, the Betsey Johnson/Eloise tree is perhaps the hottest pink tree you'll ever see; it's 18 feet high and some of the ornaments are stuffed with Betsey goodies (like jewelry and underwear). It's free to stop in and see the tree, which is not in the lobby but nearer the Palm Court, but it'll only be shining that fuchsia glow through January 4. Meanwhile if you'd like to buy a few things off the tree, JetSetCD 2011-11-29T17:15:01-05:00 New York: When Caribbean Week Hits NYC, A Flip-Flop Ball Will Hit The Plaza http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/4/25/151913/544 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/grnflop.jpg" class="top"> Visiting New York's famous <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620">Plaza Hotel</a> is a dream for many people, but what about mixing The Plaza's upper-class hoighty-toightiness with some good ol' casual fun? Now that's something we could get into, and it looks like we won't have to wait too long. A Flip-Flop Ball will go down at The Plaza on June 10, in celebration of "Caribbean Week" in NYC. The event is open to the public, so long as you cough up $350 for a ticket (most proceeds go to scholarships "for Caribbean nationals pursuing careers in tourism"). From the ankle-up, you should dress as if you're attending a regular floofy ball at The Plaza. However, from the ankle down, feel free JetSetCD 2011-04-25T17:02:05-05:00 New York: Kelsey and Kayte's Plaza Wedding Reception Starred a Masterpiece Cake http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/3/7/12915/36774 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/cake.jpg" class="top"> Just days after his 56th birthday, actor Kelsey Grammer took to the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620">Plaza Hotel</a> to celebrate his marriage to 29-year-old Kayte Walsha former Virgin Atlantic flight attendant who may now count herself as Grammer bride No. 4. The mismatched coupleknown for <a href="http://starcasm.net/archives/86674">shameless public displays</a> of affectionwere <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/2/1/111441/2443/hotels/Kelsey_Grammer_Books_the_Plaza_For_His_Wedding_Reception">reported</a> to have booked the hotel back in early February, andthanks to a TMZ-released five-page banquet orderdetails of the lavish wedding reception soon became public knowledge. A $400 per head cost of the event guaranteed a "Premium" open bar, champagne toast (unfortunately, the speech itself remained un-published), and mouthwatering hors d'oeuvres like goat cheese truffles, butterflied ginger prawns, and handmade arepas. After reading through the five-star menu, even ASchechter 2011-03-07T14:31:37-05:00 New York: Afternoon Tea At The Plaza Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/12/10/215952/92 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/PlazaTea.jpg" class="top"> We went to afternoon tea at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620">The Plaza</a> last Sunday. Whoopdee do. It was perhaps the worst and most expensive tea service we've ever had, and yet this was The Plaza, for Pete's sake. We were excited, we were going with two friends, and we knew the hotel would be in full holiday regalia so that we'd get the full, heartwarming experience. But so many things went wrong that our tea, and the over $100 check, left nothing but a bitter taste in our mouth. First, we understand that the hotel may have been busier than normal, seeing as how it's a holiday season Sunday. Second, the hotel used to have tea in the opulent adjoining JetSetCD 2009-12-11T08:59:38-05:00 40.7642878 -73.973007 New York: The Plaza's Fancy Santa Claus Says 'Happy Holidays' http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/12/9/152614/612 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/PlazaSanta.jpg" class="top"> How much is that Santa in the window? No really, how much did New York's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Plaza/local/1620">Plaza Hotel</a> pay to get this guy, who has a full real beard and the perfect joviality for this gig? We're guessing big bucks, considering the custom Santa suit complete with The Plaza's crest on the hat. On December Sundays, you'll be able to take your kids down into The Plaza's Retail Collection shops on the lower level and have them pose with not just any mall Santa, but The Plaza Santa. He's just down around the corner from the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/12/7/135844/193/hotels/The_Plaza_s_New_Eloise_Shop_Has_Plaza_Pricetags">Eloise Shop</a>, which was our original reason for venturing into The Plaza's bowels in the first place. If you stop JetSetCD 2009-12-09T17:07:38-05:00 40.7642878 -73.973007 Search HotelChatter Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/