NEW YORK, NY April 29, 2005 —Supporters of the Plaza Hotel - and little girls everywhere - are pleased to hear another landmark fixture has been saved. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog has more.

A deal was struck earlier this month to preserve the the Plaza and prevent it from being entirely converted into condominiums. The new plan calls for a mix of condos and hotel rooms. And for some, the most important room will be saved for Eloise.

The fictional 6 year old has lived at the Plaza since 1955 in a series of books named after her. The movie "Eloise at the Plaza" was released in 2003, and now a broadway show is reportedly in the works.

The owners of the Plaza say the renovated building will include a suite for Eloise.

The Plaza reopens in fall of 2006. It closes for its $350 million renovation on Saturday.