Plaza Hotel Amenities

No, I am not staying at the Plaza hotel, but my friend Fryn who is visiting from DC thought her friend was staying at the Plaza (it turned out that the friend is staying at the Waldorf Astoria, which is really neither here nor there). I decided to see how much a regular weekend is at the Plaza (Friday check-in, Sunday, check-out). The best rate available for the weekend of Feb. 20th is $705 per night (not incl. taxes). Fine. That is to be expected for a room that is almost the size of my apartment WITH butler service. However, what gets me is that they CHARGE YOU for internet service. Don't you think that for $700+/night you could get free internet service? I mean, really Plaza? Really? I know that hotels will charge out the wazoo for room service and movies, but I would think in this day and age, they wouldn't charge internet. That's just insanity.

Common Amenities
All hotel rooms and suites at The Plaza, New York offer the following amenities:

• Beaux Arts inspired décor including chandeliers
• White glove butler service on every floor
• Twice daily housekeeping service
• Guest Services Panel- connects each guest with a vast array of services from The Plaza, as well as cultural venues and the exquisite new Plaza Retail Collection
• Wireless tablet controls guestroom and suite contour lighting, heating and entertainment
• High Speed Internet Access (Wireless and wired for $14.95 / 24 hrs)
• IP-based high definition video-on-demand system
• Sophisticated telephone and networking technology
• Wall mounted flat screen televisions
• Cutting edge guestroom electronic locking system
• Exquisite inlaid “earth stone” mosaic tiled Plaza bathroom, most with glass shower and sunken bathtub
• 24-carat gold plated Sherle Wagner bathroom faucets and accessories with hand crafted solid white marble vanities
• 100% cotton oversized Mascioni bath towels and Mascioni linens made exclusively for The Plaza
• Lavish terry or light weight bathrobe
• Signature Miller Harris toiletries created exclusively for The Plaza
• Hairdryer
• Refrigerated private bar
• 24-hour In-room dining
• Spacious closets
• Suit, skirt and padded hangers
• In-room safe
• iLuv Stereo Audio System with clock radio
• DVD player
• Music and video library access
• Iron and ironing board
• Newspapers
• Fax machine upon request