A Christmas Symbol Even if You've Never Been to New York

The Plaza Hotel has become inseparable from Christmas—even a global symbol of the holiday dream.🎶 Built in 1907, The Plaza was once a social fortress for old-money families. But what truly made it a worldwide icon wasn’t the Astors or Vanderbilts—it was a film, a children’s story, and a shared New York Christmas fairy tale with kids everywhere.👍 That story is Home Alone 2. Released in 1992, it painted a glittering vision of a New York Christmas during America’s economic optimism, making children around the world believe that real holiday magic happens at the copper-roofed building where Fifth Avenue meets Central Park South. To this day, The Plaza still offers the “Kevin’s Celebration” menu featured in the film, and kids in pajamas continue to visit the Palm Court during the holidays.💕 While the film’s plot of a child staying alone isn’t allowed in reality, The Plaza hosts special holiday events like “Eloise & Kevin Day,” where families can enjoy mock check-ins, pancake-making, and letters to Santa. This Christmas, rooms at The Plaza are fully booked as always. When a building is loved by millions through stories, it becomes more than bricks and mortar—it turns into a shared dream. 🎄✨ #ThePlazaHotel #NYCHotels #HomeAlone2 #ChristmasInNYC #HolidayMagic