One of New York's true grande-dame hotels, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York occupies a coveted Upper East Side address overlooking Central Park. Since 1930, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York has hosted a bevy of well-heeled and famous guests and residents, including Elizabeth Taylor, Coco Chanel, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Opulent public spaces feature hand-painted murals, Italian marble, and ornate details. A $100 million renovation in 2009 updated the hotel's classic elegance with modern comforts, but the renowned white-glove service remains a hallmark. And the location is hard to top: Manhattan's luxury shopping and cultural attractions are just a short walk away.
A half-block east of The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York, Madison Avenue is lined with exclusive shopping destinations such as Barneys, Hermès, and Chanel. A half-block west, Fifth Avenue features flagship Bergdorf Goodman, FAO Schwarz, Tiffany & Co., and Apple stores. Take a break from shopping and visit one of the city's world-famous art institutions: the Museum of Modern Art and the Frick Collection are both about a 10-minute walk from the Pierre.
Acquiring tickets to a sold-out Broadway hit or reservations at celebrated restaurants is effortless with The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York's award-winning Les Clefs d'Or concierge team. But you don't need to venture beyond the hotel for memorable dining. The Pierre's Sirio Ristorante New York has enlisted an Italian chef who will offer a menu of traditional and contemporary dishes with Florentine, Tuscan and Parisian influences. Or enjoy small plates and handcrafted cocktails in elegant Two E Bar/Lounge. For night owls and jet-lagged travelers, room service is available 24 hours, as are the fitness and business centers.
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York welcomes pets less than 15 pounds at no extra charge. Small dogs receive a customized room-service menu, a special welcome amenity, and their own bed.
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York's 200 guestrooms and suites are richly appointed with textured silks and brocades. Beds are dressed in luxury Frette linens, and bathrooms feature Turkish marble, oversized showerheads, and Molton Brown amenities. Relax with a movie on the flat-panel HDTV, or dock your iPod on the Bose Wave stereo system. Need to finish up some work? Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge, and the electronic in-room safe will charge your laptop. Thoughtful touches include complimentary newspapers, overnight shoeshines, and twice-daily housekeeping with turndown service.
