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So, what does it cost to stay at the Plaza in December like Kevin McAllister?
Yes, you read that right. $2,311 a night.
And that price is high because you’re paying for peak-season Plaza everything, including:
One of the most famous hotels in the world at Christmas
A location directly across from Central Park
Peak holiday demand in New York City (families, tourists, events, nostalgia)
Iconic spaces, massive trees, and full holiday décor
Luxury service, historic architecture, and that “this feels important” energy
You’re not just booking a room. You’re booking December at the Plaza.
What Would It Cost to Recreate Kevin’s New York Stay in 2025?
In the movie, Kevin stays three nights at the Plaza, but his dad only ends up paying for two. We can safely assume the third night is comped once the hotel realizes they allowed a child to check in alone, run up a room service bill, and essentially host his own solo holiday.
Kevin also takes full advantage of the hotel’s luxuries, including a private limousine ride around New York City. If you want to lean into the experience yourself, The Plaza offers a Home Alone: Fun in New York package, which includes a private limousine tour to filming locations, a large cheese pizza, and an absurd ice cream sundae. Two scoops? Make it three. You’re not driving.
So here’s the real-world math if you did what Kevin did in 2025:
Now let’s talk room service. Kevin’s room service bill in the movie was $967 in 1992. Using a standard U.S. inflation calculator, that amount would be worth about $2,233 today. Suddenly, that ice cream sundae hits a little harder.
That puts Mr. McCallister’s final bill at approximately $7,814 for Kevin’s New York adventure in today’s money.
Thank goodness he didn't have to pay for the mountain of toy store gifts, the enormous Christmas tree in their suite, and whatever therapy the staff needed afterward.
Looking for Cheaper Dates?
If December prices make your eyes water, there are much more reasonable options. January, February, and March bring lower rates, fewer crowds, and the same iconic Plaza experience. Same hotel. Same location. Less holiday markup.
The Good News
If you want the Home Alone experience without committing to $2,311 a night, there’s a much easier option. GetYourGuide offers a Home Alone–themed limousine tour, taking you to famous filming locations around New York with pizza included. You get the nostalgia, the photos, and the quotes, all while sleeping somewhere that doesn’t require a credit card conversation afterward.
So yes, staying at The Plaza like Kevin McCallister is possible.
You just might want to skip Christmas week… unless you’re traveling with peak confidence and zero budget anxiety. (Don’t forget to bring gum for tips.)
And if you do stay here, and you're feeling a bit mischievous, you could always ask the staff Mrs. McCallister's iconic line:
“What kind of idiots do you have working here?”
And see if anyone responds, in true Home Alone fashion, “The finest in New York.”
