The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York, steps from Central Park and a short stroll across Sheep Meadow from the TCS New York City Marathon finish line, is debuting 'The Ultimate Marathon Package' available exclusively to guests in its 11 Grand Suites over the marathon period (bookable for stays from 31st October-4th November, 2014), as well as celebrating the marathon throughout at Sirio Ristorante, Two E Bar/Lounge and public spaces - the perfect way to add a little 'luxe' to the New York Marathon experience.

“We created this unique opportunity to show our support for New York City and the tens of thousands of dedicated participants the city welcomes to the world's largest marathon that concludes in 'our front yard' of Central Park on November 2nd. We're also proud to honor our TATA Group sister company, Tata Consultancy Services, on their first of eight years of marathon sponsorship,” said Heiko Kuenstle, General Manager, The Pierre.

Exclusively for both runners and spectators of the marathon staying in one of its 11 award-winning Grand Suites, these distinctive elegant suites feature gracious living rooms, dining rooms with adjoining kitchens, sumptuous master bedrooms and gleaming marble bathrooms. In addition, many of the suites feature hand-colored wood engravings depicting various historic New York scenes relating to each of the suites' namesakes such as The Getty Suite or The Hutton Suite. Each Grand Suite enjoys the personalized services of a dedicated Taj Royal Attaché who treat guests as if they are true royalty. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York's 'Ultimate Marathon Package' includes:

• Grand Suite accommodations
• Sneaker turndown amenity gift on the eve of the Marathon; your Taj Royal Attaché will confirm shoe size prior to arrival (two pairs of sneakers per Grand Suite) 
• A VIP chocolate sneaker amenity handcrafted by Chef Biju and Chef Mignano
• One 60-minute in-suite post-run massage for two guests
• Celebratory post-marathon cocktails & canapés for two at Two E Bar/Lounge prepared by Chef Biju
• Specialty Tata Afternoon Tea for two at Two E Bar/Lounge, named for the TATA Group
• Gourmet breakfast for two served daily at Sirio Ristorante
• Pasta Perfetto Pre Marathon Dinner for two at Sirio Ristorante
• Post race in-suite Bath Butler amenity drawn by your Taj Royal Attaché
• A rejuvenating Molton Brown gift box including Molton Brown Bracing Silverbirch Thermal Muscle Soak and Molton Brown Eucalyptus Body Wash (one gift box per Grand Suite)

From $6,720.00 per night, subject to availability, valid 31st October- 4th November, 2014.  To reserve, please contact thepierre.ny@tajhotels.com; toll-free: 1.800.743.7734; www.tajhotels.com/thepierre

New Yorkers and non-overnight guests can also enjoy a full taste of the marathon without having to stay through the hotel's creative programming including a 'Pasta Perfetto' marathon dinner served in the week leading up to the big day on November 2nd.  The special four-course prix fixe menu leads in at $90 per person culminating in a grand finale pasta desert.  A special 'Tata Afternoon Tea' honoring the TATA Group, will be served in Two E Bar/Lounge to tea aficionados during October 23rd – November 3rd, and will see Indian accents, fused with its iconic traditional afternoon tea service to include cocktail samosas with fresh peas & cilantro; a saffron custard tart with candied rose petals; cardamom ginger scones; and a custom blend of Assam & Nilgris tea accented with dried rose petals & cinnamon specially crafted at The Pierre.  Similarly, overnight guests staying in any room category outside of a Grand Suite at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York during the marathon period will enjoy a high energy turndown service, including fruits, nuts, smoothies and wheatgrass shots.

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About The Pierre

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York, comprised of 189 rooms, 49 of which are suites, continues to set the standard for elegant, unrivaled hospitality in New York City. Its superb location on Fifth Avenue steps from Central Park, with its proximity to both haute couture boutiques and Manhattan's famed Museum Mile, make it a much coveted Upper East Side location. An exclusive Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond property and a member of Leading Hotels of the World, The Pierre has also been named one of Condé Nast Traveler's “Top 25 Hotels in New York City 2014” and among the “Top Large City Hotels in the United States by Travel + Leisure's 2014 World's Best Awards”.  Managed by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, The Pierre offers artful and highly personalized service, exemplified by white-gloved elevator attendants, the private Taj Royal Attachés that care for its 11 Grand Suites who treat guests as royalty, and the convenience of a complimentary Jaguar house car. The iconic Grand Ballroom, Cotillion Room and the Rotunda regularly host society weddings and events, while elegant multi functional meeting rooms offer over 11,000 square feet of space on the 4th floor; a total of 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space.  Spacious bathrooms offer floor to ceiling glass wall showers with oversized shower heads, marble-clad soaking tubs and Molton Brown amenities. Dining options include a 24-hour gourmet room service menu; afternoon tea and light bites at Two E Bar/Lounge; and Sirio Ristorante, New York, the namesake from celebrated Le Cirque restaurateur, Sirio Maccioni, featuring seasonal contemporary Italian cuisine and fine wines. Sirio takes center stage daily with power breakfasts, convivial lunches, casually elegant evenings and quarterly Wine Social Dinners. Evenings at Two E Bar/Lounge feature distinctive cocktails stirred to perfection by master mixologists and sharing plates; live music with LIVE @Two E each Tuesdays, Mixology cocktail crafting sessions every Wednesday, and a monthly Chef's Social Club dinner featuring intimate single table seating for just 10 diners waited upon by Chef Ashfer Biju and Chef Michael Mignano. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Established in 1901, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 110 hotels in 64 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.  From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury.  For over a century, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.