Curious. NYC has a long list of fine hotels. How did the Plaza even end up on that list? To put it politely, the Plaza is .... uhhh ... not well regarded here.
My vote goes to the Mark, but I've had very good stays at the Trump Columbus Circle. Hated the MO. Liked the old FS, but without a restaurant it is too dull.
At the Trump, you'd have a front row seat to the
statue drama