The Pierre - A Taj Hotel

Known for its gracious service, the iconic Fifth Avenue hotel overlooking the emerald expanse of Central Park will re-open on June 1st following a meticulous $100 million renovation to create new guestroom and bath interiors. Guests are welcomed into a marble lobby with exquisitely arranged fresh flowers, graceful archways and museum-caliber artwork. White-gloved elevator attendants whisk guests to their rooms. The hotel is located close to a wide array of New York's fabled attractions, from the renowned shopping of Fifth and Madison Avenues to outstanding museums and cultural centers. Today, as in decades past, the hotel is renowned for its impeccable service. The Pierre is a testament to understated elegance., January 1, 2008 until Spring 2009: The Pierre will enter the 2nd phase of its 100 million dollar renovations including all guest rooms, corridors, public areas, Cafe Pierre, bar.

Check-in Time:

3 p.m.

Check-out Time:

12 p.m.

Year Built:

2004

Year Renovated:

2004

Total Rooms:

201 rooms.201

Total Floors:

39 floors.

Rooms:

200

Directions

New York's landmark hotel on Central Park at Fifth Avenue,The Pierre New York is located close to a wide array of NewYork's fabled attractions, from the renowned shopping ofFifth and Madison Avenues to outstanding museums andcultural centers. The Pierre is a testament to understatedelegance. With its distinctive design, superb location andoutstanding service, The Pierre truly has earned itsreputation as one of the world's finest luxury hotels.Local Restaurant and Theater- due to extreme demand in NewYork City for Restaurant and Theater reservations, it isrecommended by our Concierge that advance planning with aminimum of 45-60 day lead time be considered by our guests.Business Hours-- Offices are usually open weekdays from 9amto 5pm. Banks are open weekdays from 9am to 3pm or later and sometimes Saturday mornings. Stores typically open between 9and 10am and close between 5 and 6pm from Monday throughSaturday. Stores in shopping complexes or malls tend to stay open late- until about 9pm on weekdays and weekends and many malls and larger department stores are open on Sunday.Drinking Laws-- The legal age for purchase and consumptionof alcoholic beverages is 21- proof of age is required andoften requested at bars/nightclubs/and restaurants so itsalways a good idea to bring ID when you go out.Electricity-- United States uses 110 to 120 volts AC -60cycles-.Embassies and Consulates-- All embassies are located in thenations capital Washington D.C. Some consulates are locatedin major U.S. cities and most nations have a mission to theUnited Nations in New York City. Call for directoryinformation in Washington D.C. -tel. 202/555-1212- for thenumber of your national embassy.Holidays-Banks/government offices/post offices and manystores/restaurants and museums are closed on the followinglegal national holidays- January 1 New Years Day- the thirdMonday in January Martin Luther King Jr. Day- the thirdMonday in February Presidents Day/ Washington's Birthday-the last Monday in May Memorial Day- July 4th IndependenceDay- the first Monday in September Labor Day- the secondMonday in October Columbus Day- November 11 VeteransDay/Armistice Day- the fourth Thursday in NovemberThanksgiving Day and December 25 Christmas. Taxes-- The United States has no value-added tax -VAT- orother indirect tax at the national level. Every state/county and city has the right to levy its own local tax on allpurchases including hotel and restaurant checks/airlinetickets and so on.FOR ANY ASSISTANCE CONTACT THE HOTEL CONCIERGE.

Area

New York

Dining

2 EastNew Upper East Side bar, designed by Alexandra Champalimaud, has a sophisticated downtown atmosphere. Will welcome guests and Upper East Side residents serving a light fare, afternoon tea, and a variety of cocktails with a central bronze bar.Le CapriceThe art deco design will be monochromatic featuring black, white and chrome finishes by Martin Brudnizki. Le Caprice will also showcase the dramatic David Bailey series of photographs featuring Jean Shrimpton taken in 1962 New York. Eclectic menu.

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