Want to relive the Jazz Age like F. Scott Fitzgerald? New York's Plaza Hotel unveils lavish Great Gatsby suite ahead of film release
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The Plaza Hotel, a favorite former hangout of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, has unveiled a brand new suite dedicated entirely to The Great Gatsby.
The Plaza Hotel, a favorite former hangout of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, has unveiled a brand new suite dedicated entirely to The Great Gatsby.
In honor of Baz Luhrmann's much-anticipated blockbuster, to be released May 10, the famous Upper East Side hotel has revived the jazz age with a grand Fitzgerald Suite.
The art deco-designed space includes period-pieces from Restoration Hardware (a leading luxury home furnishings purveyor), images from the film, the author's complete collection of works, as well as coffee table books that channel New York in the roaring Twenties.
Jazz age: The Plaza Hotel, a favorite former hangout of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, has unveiled a brand new suite dedicated entirely to The Great Gatsby
The 900-square-foot suite is located on the 18th floor, and reservations will be accepted starting April 22 for stays on beginning May 10 and onward.
The Fifth Avenue hotel is also transforming the iconic Champagne Bar and Todd English Food Hall with Great Gatsby-themed gin-based cocktails and a live jazz band.
The Fitzgerald Tea ($79 adults, $45 children) also includes a Twenties-themed menu, with items like Pâté de Fruit with Gin Rickey Sugar, a Sachertorte with Amarena Cherry, and the 'Jazz Age Chocolate Bon-Bon.'
Gatsby fever: The 900-square-foot suite is located on the 18th floor, and reservations will be accepted starting April 22 for stays on beginning May 10 and onward
Famous location: In honor of Baz Luhrmann's much-anticipated film, to be released May 10, the Upper East Side hotel has revived the jazz age with a grand Fitzgerald Suite
The hotel’s Champagne bar is being transformed into a Moët Pop-Up Bar, which will offer a special cocktail made exclusively for The Plaza called the Moët Imperial Gatsby.
Guests will also be able to browse an exclusive collection of props and costumes from the upcoming film adaption starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.
Inside look: Guests will also be able to browse an exclusive collection of props and costumes from the upcoming film adaption starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan
Cocktail hour: The Fifth Avenue hotel is also transforming the iconic Champagne Bar and Todd English Food Hall with Great Gatsby-themed gin-based cocktails and a live jazz band
Plaza legacy: The Plaza Hotel has served as a setting for scenes in many popular novels and films, but most notably, F. Scott Fitzgerald¿s The Great Gatsby
The hotel also unveiled a Great Gatsby-themed Christmas tree in November last year, which rotated in 660feet of garlands.
The tree was created by Academy Award-winner Catherine Martin, the film's production and costume designer; and sat inside the hotel's famous Palm Court - which has served as a setting for scenes in many popular novels and films, but most notably, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.
The Fitzgeralds: The Plaza Hotel was a favorite former hangout of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald
Cynthia Scherer, the director of sales and marketing for The Plaza, New York, said: '[The celebrations] add another layer to the rich history and cultural importance of The Plaza.
'Visitors at The Plaza, whether they are overnight guests or simply enjoying a meal or cocktail, have another reason to visit and experience The Plaza as it was in the 1920’s since we have always kept the integrity of the design in place.'
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