At the Plaza Hotel in New York, guests can step into the world of Kevin McCallister from Home Alone with a package that includes a royal suite, limousine, pizza, 16‑scoop sundae, and even Make‑A‑Wish reenactments.
The Home Alone‑Inspired Package
The Plaza’s “Home Alone: Fun in New York” package lets travelers spend a day in Kevin’s shoes. The package can be added to any guestroom or suite year‑round, starting at about $2,000 plus tax. The Royal Suite itself is priced at more than $40,000 per night.
A Day as Kevin McCallister
To live the experience, I dressed in Kevin’s green jacket, khaki pants and pom‑pom beanie, grabbed a Talkboy, and bought a cassette tape and batteries. I called the hotel and listened to the pre‑recorded message from “Peter McCallister, the father.” The message didn’t provide the details needed to book a room, showing that the old‑school method didn’t work in 2024. Online booking, which didn’t exist in Kevin’s day, required a credit card.
The Royal Suite
The 4,500‑square‑foot Royal Suite features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a grand piano, a dining room that seats 12, a full chef’s kitchen, a library, a gym, a fireplace, and picture windows overlooking Fifth Avenue. The primary bedroom has an extra‑large bed, a dressing area with leather and wood‑paneled closets, and a bathroom with 24‑carat gold‑plated fixtures and a heated floor. Even the small dog gets a plush robe.
The Limousine Ride
After the suite, a stretch limousine waited where Kevin was once picked up. Inside, eight slices of New York pizza and a can of Coca‑Cola poured into a champagne glass awaited me. The limo drove for four hours, stopping at Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center, where I posed with a Talkboy and a Kevin‑style outfit.
Make‑A‑Wish Reenactments
The Plaza staff frequently reenacts scenes from Home Alone for Make‑A‑Wish Foundation children. Daniel Brigano, the guest experience director, and Benjamin Beraha, the food and beverage manager, dressed as Harry and Marv and staged a chase in the lobby for a child’s wish.
The Sundae
The cherry on top of the stay was a 16‑scoop sundae served on a sterling silver platter for $350. The ice cream was topped with M&M’s, rainbow sprinkles, brownie bits, maraschino cherries, and sauces—chocolate, caramel, and raspberry. When the server Mojib asked if I wanted two scoops, I replied, “Two? Make it three, I’m not driving.” He delivered a bowl of three generous scoops, completing a childhood dream.
Key Takeaways
- The Plaza Hotel’s Home Alone package offers a royal suite, limousine, pizza, and 16‑scoop sundae.
- The Royal Suite costs over $40,000 per night and includes a full kitchen, library, and gym.
- The package can be added to any room year‑round for about $2,000 plus tax.
The experience, complete with a limousine ride, pizza, and a giant sundae, culminated in the narrator’s final line: “This is a vacation.”
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