we stayed at the plaza athenee for five days around new year's eve and felt very much at home. though the design is not exactly our favourite (we usually stay at the funkier gramercy park hotel), we loved the friendliness and the commitment of the staff (only exception the doormen). due to a misunderstanding we were first given a room... more

There is no doubt that this is a top flight New York hotel, but in these days of economic crisis one needs to shop around to get value for money ,and the Plaza Athenee probably doesn't do so well on this front unless 'ultimate service' is a necessity as it's comfort and ameneties can be matched by other less expensive... more

Good Upper East Side location, large rooms for NY standards, comfortable beds, not very modern but tastefull decor, small bathrooms. Can be a good choice if you get a convenient rate. more

We recently stayed at the Athenee Hotel - the hotel is in a nice location - close to Central Park, staff were very attentive and professional - concierge was very helpful. The room was a little dated but neat and clean. Room was quite small but adequate for our needs. more

I was supposed to stay at the Lowell but since they were full on short notice, they recommended the Plaza Athenee. Rooms were dark, dingy and tiny for a premium price. The service was awful like they didn't even care. Good location in the Upper East Side and the bar was ok. Didn't try the restaurant because the hotel put... more

We've come to really like the Plaza Athenee on East 64th. Though the price is steep--isn't everywhere in New York?--we feel like we're in an intimate European hotel from the minute we arrive. There is an almost residential feel about the place, and staff is attentive. We love the cozy bar off the lobby (great menu for light meals and... more

Loved every minute of it! We were spoiled and enjoyed the intimate surroundings. Beautiful room - not very large (but that is NY I guess). We will be back for Christmas shopping. more

Thoroughly enjoyed my recent stay at the Plaza Athenee. Spacious, comfortable room which was elegantly furnished, and with modern creature comforts (flatscreen+DVD player+ ipod docking station). Most importantly, room was quiet, with no street noise. Air con worked perfectly....Hotel reception, bar and restaurant have air of timeless discrete luxury, and were exceptionally well maintained. Staff were at all times attentive,... more

There is much to recommend the Plaza Athenee: comfortable beds, quiet location, and attentive staff. But, alas, even such a lovely place as the P-A loses its (expensive) luster when it can't get something as prosaic as its heating, cooling, and ventilation under control. Wall-mounted thermostats indicate that both heating and cooling are available in the guest rooms. But after... more