Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel on + 1440 more book reviews
Julie Satow's "biography" of New York's Plaza Hotel, is eminently readable as it takes a look at the historic structure, literally from the ground up.
Painstakingly researched, the book discusses not only the building, but also the people involved with its construction, ownership, and maintenance, and with the changing world it reflects. Whether you're interested in early labor union conflicts or eavesdropping on the famous (and infamous) guests or want to know more about the fictional Eloise or have a burning need to unravel its convoluted ownership history (including a near-disastrous period under Donald Trump), you'll find it in these pages.
Painstakingly researched, the book discusses not only the building, but also the people involved with its construction, ownership, and maintenance, and with the changing world it reflects. Whether you're interested in early labor union conflicts or eavesdropping on the famous (and infamous) guests or want to know more about the fictional Eloise or have a burning need to unravel its convoluted ownership history (including a near-disastrous period under Donald Trump), you'll find it in these pages.
