Why is Four Seasons NYC still closed?


Why is Four Seasons NYC still closed? For three years, the pandemic and a dispute between the Four Seasons and an owner in Manhattan kept an iconic Midtown hotel shuttered. That could change in 2024.


What hotel chain owns the Four Seasons?

Since 2007, Bill Gates (through Cascade Investment) and Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal (through Kingdom Holding Company) have been majority owners of the company.


What will happen to the Roosevelt Hotel NYC?

The historic Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan shuttered three years ago, but it will soon be bustling again — reopening to accommodate an anticipated influx of asylum seekers just as other New York City hotels are being converted to emergency shelters.


Why is the Plaza Hotel closed?

However, in recent times, there have been rumors and speculation about the hotel's closure. So, why is The Plaza Hotel closed? If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: The Plaza Hotel is not closed permanently, but it has been closed for renovations and upgrades since 2020.