One of the most well-respected hotels in the world, New York City’s Hôtel Plaza Athénée provides European grandeur with the intimacy of a boutique hotel.
The hotel has recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation of guest rooms and suites and the Hôtel Plaza Athénée’s prime location on the fashionable Upper East Side of Manhattan makes a day of sightseeing or shopping convenient for leisure and business travelers and for families alike.
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Facilities
Spa
he Hôtel Plaza Athénée Spa features four Asian themed private treatment suites sumptuously designed with natural elements offering the comfort and splendor for which the hotel has become known. To maintain an atmosphere of privacy each suite contains a dressing room, lounge chair for relaxation and a private steam shower. All of the treatment rooms offer complete spa services – including massage, facial, body wraps, reflexology, manicure, pedicure, make up application and a comprehensive spa menu. One of the treatment suites features Thai massage treatments while another offers couples massage treatments.
The Plaza Athénée Spa is the only luxury hotel spa in New York City to carry both Valmont & Babor Cosmetics skin care lines, offering guests therapies and treatments that set new standards of excellence while delivering the utmost in relaxation, revitalization and rejuvenation. Created in Switzerland in 1985, Valmont is known for its scientifically advanced skincare products, incorporating cutting-edge Swiss technological research and Glacial Spring Water into all of their luxurious products. Babor Cosmetics is an innovative German based cosmetic and skin care line combining the best of nature with the latest findings from the world of science.
This retreat from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and New York City is devoted to providing the comfort and care for which the hotel has become known.
The therapists have all been hand selected and are among the best the city has to offer. Spa treatments may be customized and personalized to your individual needs.
Hotel Spa Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fitness Center
The Hotel Plaza Athenee has opened in 2010 a newly re-modeled and expanded fitness center with the latest in TechnoGym equipment. Available equipment includes Treadmills, Ellipticals, Upright bikes, Recumbent bikes, Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Chest Press, Low Row, Free Weights , Adjustable Bench, Resist a Ball, Yoga mats, Stretch bands and Open Stretching Area.
The hotel’s fitness center now faces the front of the hotel overlooking the lovely townhouses of East 64th Street. Four windows provide natural daylight and access to the fitness center is complimentary. Special amenities include cold towels and fresh fruit. The Fitness Center is open 24 hours for guest use.
Family Programs
The Hotel Plaza Athenee’s prime Manhattan location on the fashionable Upper East Side of New York, with innumerable chic retail spots, will surely appeal to teenagers and families.
For family vacations this Manhattan address will provide a wonderful hub to explore the many attractions the city has to offer.
Families need only travel one block to enter Central Park and a dizzying array of activities and venues to thrill and inspire children of all ages. Central Park Zoo, a 5-acre site housing monkeys, polar bears, jungle birds, snakes and penguins, and the wonderful Tisch Children’s Zoo, a petting zoo featuring more gentle creatures for children to get up close and personal with, are sure to be a hit. Don’t miss Loeb Boathouse where visitors can rent boats to tour the park or the Carousel, located in the middle of Central Park near 66th Street, which has been in operation since 1871.
The concierge staff at the Hotel Plaza Athenee will be delighted to assist you in planning family excursions to any number of museums and landmarks as well as transportation information. Children and families will enjoy a visit to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the Children’s Museum of the Arts or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. No stay is complete without experiencing one of the most famous attractions in New York City, the American Museum of Natural History and SKY show, IMAX theater.
Let our concierge staff arrange for a private guided two hour tour or perhaps arrange a Scavenger Hunt at any of the Museums such as the Night at the Museum at American Museum of Natural History and the Met. Perhaps you would like our concierge to arrange lessons at the NY Trapeze School or a visit to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
The relaxed atmosphere of the hotel caters well to family vacations and the hotel has a variety of accommodation options to please families large and small.
The hotel will guarantee at time of booking two connecting rooms, perfect for teenagers who wish to have their own room or for families with younger children who wish more spacious accommodations.
Other options include a One Bedroom Suite with sofa bed or Two, Three and Four Bedroom Suites. Suites with full kitchenettes and dining rooms may be requested as well as baby-sitting services.
The hotel also offers “Children’s Afternoon Tea”, Children’s room service and restaurant menu and Children’s Cocktail Menu in the exotic Bar Seine Lounge with it’s cool Moroccan décor and leather floors. Children’s Yoga parties can also be planned at the hotel and packages are listed below.
The Hotel Plaza Athenee’s Children’s Packages are designed for young children or older teenagers and include age appropriate goodie bags such as 4 tickets to the Children’s Zoo, plush toy penguin, NY coloring books and NY toy taxi for the younger kids and NYC bracelets and Yankee baseball caps for the older ones. Other surprise gifts and discount coupons also included in the children’s gift bags.
Meetings and Events
Remove the stress from orchestrating reunions, receptions, private parties, weddings, holiday events, seminars, business meetings and small conferences by planning your next special event at the Hotel Plaza Athenee New York in Manhattan.
Allow our knowledgeable and efficient special events coordinators to take care of the many small details while you focus on your guests and overall event’s success. Not only will we assist you with the event itself, but we’ll also find appropriate accommodations for all your guests in addition to coordinating outside vendors when needed.
The creative culinary team at Hotel Plaza Athenee New York will be pleased as well to assist with special menus and catering options for a memorable event.
Le Trianon
Hotel Plaza Athenee’s banquet and meeting space, Le Trianon, is an elegantly appointed, versatile event venue featuring subtle earth tones with ten windows providing natural daylight. Le Trianon I and II can be expanded into one large venue to house banquets and receptions up to 100 guests, OR converted into smaller, separate spaces to accommodate smaller event needs.
For meetings, Le Trianon is equipped with built-in white board, a projection screen and a new, state-of-the-art sound system.
Floorplans can be configured in a number of seating arrangements to best suit your meeting or event needs: reception, banquet, boardroom, U-shape, crescent rounds, classroom and theatre.
Private Dining Room
The Private Dining Room is an intimate space that accommodates up to 24 guests. This event venue is the perfect setting for small family gatherings, rehearsal dinners, wedding-related parties and birthdays. Impress business clients with a private dining session and seasonal menu options.
Arabelle Restaurant and the Bar Seine Lounge
Arabelle Restaurant and a section of the Bar Seine Lounge are also available for private events.
Weddings
The staff and management of the Hotel Plaza Athenee, New York realize that your choice of venue for your wedding is extremely important. We are committed to providing an exceptional, unique location for this most special event. The Hotel Plaza Athenee boasts one of the best addresses in New York City. Located on the fashionable Upper East Side of Manhattan, the hotel is nestled among the townhouses and brownstones of this quiet neighborhood on a lovely tree-lined street.
Charming and intimate it is home to one of the most romantic rooms in New York City. The style of the hotel is very European, with antique furnishings in the lobby, beautiful marble entranceway and Italian tapestries on the walls – a stunning venue and backdrop for your wedding photographs. In addition to the location and décor, the cozy, intimate atmosphere tends to feel like you are in someone’s home – an Upper East Side residence in Manhattan.
Le Trianon, our ceremony space is elegantly appointed in natural earth tones with ten windows overlooking the townhouses of East 64th Street.
For your wedding reception, the venue’s dazzling, gold-domed Arabelle restaurant provides one of the most unique settings in Manhattan with its blend of murano glass and brass chandeliers, chiffon colored walls and murals of Asian pagodas.
The recipient of numerous awards, Arabelle’s creative, seasonal cuisine ranks as some of the best in New York City. Our convenient location on the fashionable Upper East Side of Manhattan provides a variety of opportunities for creating spectacular wedding photography. The European style of the lobby with its Italian marble flooring and wall tapestries make for beautiful photographs.
For those who would like photographs with Central Park as a backdrop will have just one block to walk. We would also like to suggest taking photographs from the private balcony of your Deluxe Honeymoon Suite with the sweeping twilight views of Manhattan in the background.
Accommodation
The Hotel Plaza Athenee has recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation of guest rooms and suites offering a contemporary European townhouse décor. Our 142 luxury hotel rooms and suites are equipped with in-room wireless Internet, plasma TVs with 300 channels including TV Globo, TV5, Deutsche Welle and RAI, movies on demand, two line speaker phones, large writing desks, marble bathrooms, Penhaligon’s amenities, safes, mini-bar and hair dryers.
All guest rooms are adorned with Sferra Italian fine linens, Asian inspired silks and contemporary French furnishings. Select rooms and all suites also feature iPod docking stations and DVD players.
Our suites include hardwood floors in the living room, one and half bathrooms and sofa beds as well as full kitchenettes, perfect for the long term stays. Many of our Deluxe Suites also feature glass-enclosed terraces with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.
All of our hotel guests have access to twice-daily maid service, 24 hour concierge service and 24 hour room service. Complimentary amenities include a choice of morning newspapers, overnight shoe shine, tea/coffee service daily between 5:00-6:30 a.m., and complimentary access to our on-site business center and updated fitness center.
Guests at the Hotel Plaza Athenee have their choice of exceptional guest rooms and hotel suites. Special rates and packages are offered throughout the year, subject to availability. The hotel is pleased to offer the finest accommodations to business and leisure travelers looking for personalized attention, high levels of service and modern convenience and comfort in Manhattan / New York City, NY.
Our Luxury Hotel Rooms
Classic Room
King bedded room with writing desk, 2 chairs and occasional table, marble bathrooms, plasma TV and CD player or ipod docking station. The style is classic European elegance. These hotel rooms are located on floors 2-4 and the average size is 320 sq ft (30 sq meters). Most have interior view and connecting rooms are available in this category on request.
Superior Room
Well appointed king-bedded guestroom featuring new décor with a European townhouse feel. Fabrics are in either a cinnamon and yellow scheme or a more muted grey, beige and mint green palette.
French Beaux-Arts furnishings, plasma TV, CD player or iPod docking station and marble bathrooms, some with stall shower. Some Superior rooms have a pantry.
These hotel rooms are located on Floors 2-16 and the average size is 330 sq ft (31 square meters). These rooms have interior and city views of Manhattan. Connecting rooms and rooms with 2 beds are available in this category on request.
Deluxe Room
King bedded luxury guestroom with sweeping city skyline views or front facing views overlooking the residences of a quiet, tree-lined street. These guestrooms are newly renovated and feature the sumptuous décor of a European townhouse, French Beaux-Arts furnishings, plasma TV, CD player or ipod docking station, marble bathrooms, some with stall shower and dual sinks. Fabrics are in either a cinnamon and yellow scheme or more muted grey, beige and mint green palette.
These rooms are located on floors 3-16 and the average size is 365 square feet (34 square meters). Hotel rooms with 2 beds are available in this category on request.
Grand Deluxe Room
The largest of our guestrooms, featuring a sitting area, king beds, French Beaux-Arts furnishings plasma TV, CD player or ipod docking station, marble bathrooms, some with separate shower and dual sinks. Fabrics are in either a cinnamon and yellow scheme or more muted grey, beige and mint green palette.
These rooms are located on floors 7-17 and the average size is 450 square feet (42 square meters). Side and City views of Manhattan available and two full beds on request.
Hotel Suites
Classic Suite
Spacious One Bedroom Suite at 670 sq ft (62 sq meters) or as a Two Bedroom at 1030 sq. ft (96 Sq meters). Elegant European townhouse décor with front facing views of the residences on this tree-lined street. Master bedroom, separate living room with hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchenettes with microwave, stove, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Master bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and deep soaking tub and additional half bathroom off the living room area, plasma TV’s, iPod docking stations. Sleeper sofas on request.
Premiere Balcony Suite
Luxury specialty One Bedroom Suite featuring a glass-enclosed atrium terrace with skylight views and outdoor balcony and sweeping views of the Manhattan NY skyline.
This one-bedroom suite features master bedroom, separate living rooms with hardwood floors, one and half bathrooms, fully equipped kitchenettes with microwaves, stove, refrigerator and coffeemaker, plasma TV, and iPod docking stations. 725 sq ft. (67 sq meters).
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite
Luxurious One-Bedroom Suite with impressive views of the Manhattan skyline. This specialty suite features master bedroom, separate living rooms with hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchenettes with microwaves, stove, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Master bathroom with dual sinks, additional half bathroom off the living room, dining room for 4 people, plasma TV and iPod docking stations.
This hotel suite can be a One Bedroom suite at 875 sq feet (82 sq meters) or a Two Bedroom Suite at 1204 sq ft (112 sq meters) or a Three-Bedroom Suite at 1530 sq feet (140 sq meters)
One Bedroom Deluxe Balcony Suite
Luxury specialty suite featuring a glass-enclosed atrium terrace with skylight views and an outdoor balcony overlooking the Manhattan NY skyline.
This well appointed suite features master bedroom, separate living room with hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, stove, refrigerator and coffeemaker, dining room for 4, master bathroom, additional half bathroom off the living room area, plasma tv’s, ipod docking station.
This hotel suite can be a One Bedroom suite at 875 square feet (82 sq m) or a Two Bedroom Suite at 1204 (112 sq m) or a Three Bedroom Suite at 1530 square feet (142 sq m).
One-Bedroom Plaza Athenee Suite
Elegant specialty hotel suite in the style of a European townhouse with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. This spacious suite features master bedroom, separate living room with hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker, master bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and deep soak tub, additional half bathroom, dining room for 6 people, plasma TV, and iPod docking station.
This suite can be a One Bedroom suite at 1274 sq ft (119 sq m) or a Two Bedroom at 1650 (205 sq m) or a Four Bedroom Suite at 2200 sq ft (205 sq m).
One Bedroom Plaza Athenee Balcony Suite
Spacious, specialty suite featuring a glass-enclosed atrium terrace and outdoor balcony with breathtaking views of the NY skyline.
This elegant hotel suite features master bedroom, separate living room with hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker, dining room for 6, master bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and deep soaking tubs, additional half bathroom, plasma TV, and iPod docking station.
This hotel suite can be a One Bedroom Suite at 1274 sq feet (119 sq m) or a Two Bedroom Suite at 1650 (153 sq m) or a Four Bedroom at 2200 square feet (205 sq m).
Manhattan Terrace Suite
One of a kind suite custom designed in a modern décor. This suite can be a One Bedroom Suite (1274 square feet / 119 square meters), a Two Bedroom Suite (1650 square feet / 153 square meters), or a Four Bedroom Suite (2200 square feet / 205 square meters).
The suite features an eclectic mix of European contemporary and traditional furnishings with luxurious Italian upholstery, Chelini nightstands, dresser and dining chairs, Todd Hase sofas, Porta Romana coffee table and console, Julian Chichester dining table and consoles, Fabrics from Jim Thompson, Sahco and Dedar, fumed oak wood floors, black and white photography depicting New York architecture, fully equipped kitchenette and dining room for six, glass enclosed atrium terrace and outdoor balcony with sweeping views of the New York City skyline, classic black and white marble bathroom with brushed nickel fixtures.
Penthouse Suite
Penthouse 2-story duplex suite on the 16th and 17th floors of the hotel. This luxurious hotel suite features a spacious glass-enclosed atrium terrace with couch and seating areas and an outdoor balcony which wraps around half the length of the hotel. This suite offers breathtaking views of the NY Manhattan skyline.
Floor 16 features the living room area with hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker, dining area for 6, media room with lounge area and 52” plasma TV, and additional half bathroom.
A staircase leads to the top floor of the hotel with master bedroom, marble bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and deep soaking tubs and the terrace and solarium. One Bedroom suite is 1972 sq feet (184 sq m) or as a Two Bedroom at 2453 sq feet (228 sq m).
Thai Suite
One of the hotel’s two Presidential suites, Thai-themed, with luxurious Asian silk fabrics and intricately-carved wood millwork. Extremely spacious luxury suite at 1410 sq feet (130 sq m) as a One Bedroom Suite or 1800 sq feet as a Two Bedroom (167 sq m).
This top suite features master bedroom, separate living room with hardwood floors, large walk-in closet, fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, stove, refrigerator, and coffeemaker. Master bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and claw foot deep soaking tub, additional half bathroom, dining room for 8 people, plasma TV, and iPod docking station. This elegant suite has front facing views of the residences on this tree-lined street.
Presidential Suite
One of the hotel’s two Presidential suites, with the sumptuous décor of a European townhouse. Extremely spacious suite at 1410 sq feet (130 sq m) as a One Bedroom Suite or 1800 sq feet (167) as a Two Bedroom Suite, and 2200 sq feet (204 sq m) as a Three Bedroom Suite.
This top suite features master bedroom, separate living room with hardwood floors, large walk-in closet, fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, stove, refrigerator, and coffeemaker.
Master bathroom with dual sinks, separate shower and deep soaking tub, additional half bathroom, dining room for 8 people, plasma TV, and iPod docking station. This elegant hotel suite has front facing views of the residences on this tree-lined Manhattan street.
Gastronomy & Bar
Bar Seine
The exotic and eclectic Bar Seine lounge provides the perfect recipe for a night out on the Upper East Side. Impress colleagues and clients with the civilized, yet decadent, amber-lit lounge atmosphere. An inspired mix of Moroccan,European and Asian-influenced artwork and furnishings – including rich velvet curtains, Moroccan olive jars, red lacquered walls, animal print fabrics and leather floors.
Make your next romantic evening out a memorable one with your partner as you sip our Signature Cocktail, “the Crystal Cosmopolitan” and sample the wide array of choices the bar menu has to offer.
Bar Seine has the feeling of an upscale lounge with the intimacy of a private home. This cozy hideaway is a refuge for guests and a favorite lounge for the discerning Manhattanite.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the lounge which is served daily from 2:30-5 p.m. and includes Homemade Varieties of Scones, a Selection of Daily Tea Sandwiches and Miniature House-made Pastries and Chocolates.
Bar Seine is open 11am – 12:30am Sunday – Wednesday & 11am – 1:30am Thursday – Saturday.
A section of the bar may be rented for private parties, and special occasions. Gift certificates may be purchased by calling 212.606.4662.
Arabelle
Arabelle is the Hotel Plaza Athenee’s in-house restaurant serving modern American cuisine with a seasonal menu focused on only the highest quality ingredients from local and certified organic farms.
Rated highly in the 2012 Zagat Restaurant Guide, Arabelle’s varied but harmonious restaurant menu features naturally raised meats and exquisitely delicate seafood entrees as well as tasty appetizer fare. A professional team of creative culinary experts uses each ingredient to maximize individual flavors, allowing guests to experience tastes and textures that please the palate.
A warm, soothing atmosphere accented with chiffon colored walls, a gold domed ceiling and murals of pagodas make for a memorable dining experience on the Upper East Side.
Arabelle features a daily breakfast menu beginning at 6:30am as well as a diverse range of seasonal entrée options for dinner. Business lunches are a popular option and the restaurant’s sinful dessert menu is not to be missed.
The culinary creative team at Arabelle prides itself on special event menus for Valentine’s Day, Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.
Visit us and find out why Arabelle was voted “One of New York City’s Top Restaurants.”
Gift certificates for Afternoon Tea, Cocktails and Canapés, Lunch or Dinner are available. They may be ordered by e-mailing res@plaza-athenee.com or by calling 800.447.8800.
Hours of Operation:
Breakfast:
6:30am – 11:00am Monday – Saturday
6:30am – 11:00am Sunday
Lunch:
12:00 noon-2:15 pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Dinner:
6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Location
Hotel Plaza Athenee New York
37 East 64th Street at Madison Ave
New York, NY 10065,United States
Tel: 212 606 4600
Fax: 212 772 0958
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