The Plaza

One of the most famous hotels in the world. Chances are you have seen at least one of the dozens of movies this hotel appeared in, the best known one of them being the Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It's not unusual for this landmark to be mentioned in literature either; some of the examples include The Great Gatsby, The Princess Diaries and The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson series).

There is a saying "Nothing unimportant ever happens at The Plaza" and it could not be more accurate. This luxurious and elegant hotel has seen to the needs of singers, businessmen, presidents and even royalty. The venue is rented for posh events too, including Donald Trump's wedding, various political meetings, and The Black and White Ball.

The hotel is no stranger to peculiar suites as well. One of them being the Eloise suite, dedicated to the fictional character of a 6-year-old girl living in one of the top floors with her grandmother, her pug and a turtle. The book was a bestseller in the 1950's.

If you want to stay here for a night, be prepared to spend a lot of money, as the costs for a room start at around 600 USD a night.