The Upper East Side has laid claim to being New York City’s most prestigious neighborhoods since the Gilded Age of the 1800s.
It was here that aspirational restaurateur Charles Pierre Casalasco created his grand hotel as a “monument to simplicity, beauty and refinement”. Since 1930, when The Pierre set its revolving doors in motion, this 41-story landmark at the juncture of Fifth Avenue, East 61st Street, and Central Park has been where Manhattan’s elite meet.
Hollywood and Broadway legends, European royalty, and world leaders have typified its refined clientele, attending A-list balls, cocktail parties, and couture shows.
Today, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, still has landmark status, offering park and Manhattan views from its 189 rooms (including 49 suites) and neighboring Billionaires’ Row, as well as upscale boutiques, luxury department stores and prestigious museums and art collections.
The decor that made it famous prevails: the checkerboard lobby floor, the sweeping staircase, and the rotunda, with its trompe l’oeil Rotunda fresco painted in 1967. While it has continuously evolved as a modern five-star hotel, the defining Jazz Age glamour has not waned.
Choosing one of its Grand Suites as a base ensures opulence, privacy, comfort, and personalized service. The Tata Presidential Suite, which spans the entire 39th floor and ranges from 2,088 to 4,786 sq ft depending on the configuration, with up to six bedrooms, is ideal for group celebrations. With its elegant neutral decor, it’s the jewel in the hotel’s crown, overlooking Central Park and the Upper East Side.
When a quiet, romantic stay is required, the 1,100-sq-ft Park Suite has a fireplace, and an oversized tub in its en suite bathroom. Alternatively, the 2,759 sq ft Charles Pierre Suite (named after the hotel’s founder) has cool, modern decor and is ideal for entertaining, with a dining room for six, and a kitchen with separate entrance for discreet catering.
Beyond in-suite dining, guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in the corner restaurant Perrine, where French cuisine influences the seasonal modern menu. For an immersive experience, there’s themed fine dining at the Magic Table, complete with visual and sound effects guided by its creators, The Clairvoyants.
Two E Bar delivers the Upper East Side brand of sophistication: bespoke cocktails and light canapés, accompanied by live jazz. At The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, Manhattan’s timeless glamour can be found at all hours of the day and night.
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