THE RESERVATION: ‘Howdy do’
I’d like a hotel room, please…
…with an extra-large bed, a TV, and one of those little refrigerators you have to open with a key.
And I’d also like a limousine, a pizza and a 16-scoop ice cream sundae.
Each of these requests can be accommodated at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, just as they were for Kevin McCallister more than 30 years ago.
THE CHECK IN: ‘Reservation for McCallister’
Bellmen on the steps outside of the Fifth Avenue lobby greeted guests as they made their way inside. I entered through the iconic revolving door that leads into the majestic hotel lobby, with Christmas trees and holiday décor beneath a glistening crystal chandelier.
THE SUITE: ‘This is one of our finest suites, sir’
A private elevator took me up to the Royal Suite – the Plaza Hotel’s most extraordinary offering.
THE LIMO: ‘A limousine and a pizza, compliments of the Plaza Hotel’
I exited the lobby, walked down the stairs, and approached a stretch limousine that was waiting for me in the very spot where it once picked up Kevin.
THE STAFF: ‘Your drawers, sir’
My bag was packed with movie props — no, I did not bring a rope soaked in kerosene or any other booby trap supplies.
THE HOME ALONE SUNDAE: ‘Two scoops, sir?’
The cherry on top of my stay at the Plaza Hotel was rolled into my suite on a cart by a butler wearing white gloves.
CONCLUSION
From the lobby to the limo, the pizza to the Plaza staff, and the suite to the sundae, all I could say was… Now this is a vacation.
FAQS
Q: Can I recreate movie scenes at the Plaza Hotel?
A: Yes, with the permission of hotel staff, you can recreate scenes from the movie.
Q: Is the Home Alone package available year-round?
A: Yes, the package can be added to any of the hotel’s guestroom or suites year-round.
Q: Can I stay in the Royal Suite?
A: The Royal Suite is available, but it is priced at over $40,000 per night.
Q: Can I bring my pet?
A: Yes, the Plaza Hotel is pet-friendly, and they even provide tiny bath robes for your dog.
Q: Can I get a discount on the package?
A: Discounts may be available for certain dates or special packages. It is recommended to contact the hotel directly for more information.
