The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

Description

The Pierre is New Yorks landmark hotel, located on Central Park at Fifth Avenue with panoramic views of the park and Manhattan's Upper East Side. The legendary hotel plays host to international dignitaries and celebrities. With its coveted location, the five-star property is surrounded by the most exclusive shopping area in the city with iconic stores such as Barneys, Tiffany and Co, Bloomingdales, and Saks 5th Avenue all closely located. At Central Park, guests can enjoy a day of horse-back riding, biking, ice skating in winter or visit the famous Central Park zoo. The famed Museum Mile is nearby, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It has easy accessibility to all international airports in New York- JFK-58 min/ LGA-33 min/ Newark-46 min. This majestic 189 room luxury hotel is an illustration of classic residential Manhattan style and has an array of guest rooms - from elegant rooms with magnificent views of Central Park and the city to themed Grand Suites that reflect the grandeur of The Pierre. Perrine, the new French-American restaurant features outdoor terrace seating overlooking Central Park. Two E Bar and Lounge offers famous afternoon tea service and transforms into a suave Art Deco lounge by night, serving an international menu and seasonal cocktails accompanied by live jazz every Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays.Pierre HistoryOpened in 1930 by Charles Pierre CasalascoThe legendary French Chef Auguste Escoffier was guest chef during the opening. John Paul Getty owned the Hotel from 1938-19661967 - Co-ops became the owners1980-2005 managed by Four SeasonsJuly 2005 Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces assumed the management contract.