The film was primarily shot in Manhattan, using recognizable holiday spots near Central Park to support the story of an archival historian hired to create a Christmas historical exhibit inside the famous hotel. The plot follows her work and growing connection with a decorator as they prepare seasonal displays, move through the hotel's public spaces, and make decisions about their relationship before Christmas.

Filming Locations:

The Plaza Hotel (Entrance)

In the Movie

Scene where characters arrive and meet at the hotel in connection with work on the exhibit, enter and exit the building, and the decor and street bustle emphasize the luxurious Christmas atmosphere of their professional collaboration and budding romance.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the iconic luxury hotel opposite Central Park, famous for its grand Fifth Avenue facade, doormen, holiday decorations, and status as a recognizable New York icon. The entrance area provides a controlled exterior with high visibility, conveying prestige, tradition, and seasonal bustle in one shot.

Grand Army Plaza and Central Park South (Manhattan)

In the Movie

Scene where the festively decorated area near Central Park is shown to place the characters in the bustle of Manhattan Christmas and connect the hotel story with recognizable New York street life.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the main public square on the southeast corner of Central Park, featuring the William Tecumseh Sherman monument, Pulitzer Fountain, and always crowds of pedestrians between Fifth Avenue, hotels, and park entrances. It is one of the most filmed exterior locations in Midtown because it immediately evokes 'Central Park at Fifth Avenue.'

Central Park South (at Fifth Avenue)

In the Movie

Scene where characters walk along the street outside, linking the hotel with Central Park; this helps in transitional moments like strolls, arrivals, or moving between tasks for the Christmas exhibit, keeping the story in a recognizable Manhattan location.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the southern border of Central Park (West 59th Street), where large hotels and dense traffic stand, with direct views of the park and Fifth Avenue. This stretch is often used for establishing shots of New York because it combines skyscrapers, luxury facades, and proximity to the park.