The Plaza Hotel: How High Does Luxury Go? (Spoiler Alert: Not THAT High)
Ah, the Plaza Hotel. A New York City icon, as timeless as a black cab in London or a pigeon trying to steal your bagel. But have you ever stopped to ponder, amidst the hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue, just how tall is this grand dame?
Because let's face it, folks, there's nothing more high-class than knowing useless trivia. I mean, you never know when you'll be at a swanky cocktail party and someone will dramatically toss out, "The Plaza – such a majestic building, but just how many floors does that architectural marvel boast?" Bam! You'll be the star of the show, regaling them with your esoteric Plaza knowledge.
Debunking the Myths: From Infinity Pools to Pigeon Paradise
Now, some rumors float around about the Plaza's height. There have been whispers of an infinity pool on the roof, so high it laps at the clouds. Others claim it has secret subterranean levels where they store the city's missing socks. (Let's be honest, that last one might be true).
But fear not, truth-seekers! We're here to dispel the myths and get down to brass tacks (or should we say, marble floors?).
The Truth is Out There (and it's 18)
The Plaza Hotel stands proudly at a respectable 18 stories. Not quite scraping the sky, but certainly offering some stunning views of Central Park and the bustling city below. That's enough floors to house countless luxurious rooms, fancy restaurants with enough forks to feed a small nation, and maybe even a secret room where they film those epic Home Alone booby trap scenes. (We can dream, right?)
So, the next time you're gazing at the Plaza, remember:
- It's not quite a cloud-kisser, but it's definitely got some height.
- You probably won't find a rooftop pool, but the views are still pretty darn spiffy.
- And hey, at least you now have a useless fact to impress your friends at that next cocktail party. You're welcome!
