The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York has been named a 2015 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel. This commemorates the second year in a row that The Pierre has received this much coveted award. Awarded annually to fewer than 60 properties throughout the United States, the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star award is one of the most sought after and significant in the travel and hospitality industry.

Heiko Kuenstle, General Manager, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel said “This prestigious award confirms stature, and is a great tribute to our team's unwavering commitment, passion and dedication to provide the finest service and unparalleled guest experiences. We are incredibly proud to share this accolade with every talented team member at The Pierre, as they are the foundation of our success.”

The Pierre, a Taj Hotel is the only Upper East Side Hotel to own both awards Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond, and offer guests many experiences including:

• 11 Grand Suites exclusively serviced by our Taj Royal Attaché, offering extensive experience in servicing captains of industry, royalty and New Yorkers alike
• Home to world-class residents, The Pierre, a Taj Hotel offers Private Residential Stays for guests seeking a pied-a-terre monthly or longer, with options ranging from luxury guest rooms to lavish six-bedroom suites
• The ability to reside  for a minimum of one month taking over our 39th floor in its entirety, inclusive of the Tata Presidential Suite, comprising 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms with incomparable views of Central Park and Manhattans East and West skylines
• Exquisite dining options at Sirio Ristorante, New York, the namesake from famed Le Cirque restaurateur, Sirio Maccioni; and Two E Bar/Lounge with its inventive cocktails, small plates, Chefs Social Club, and afternoon tea
• VIP dog friendly - “The Pierre Pampered Pups Experience” includes pooch grooming, massage, mani & pedi,  as well as an in room pet menu (under 15 lbs only)
• Exclusive access to “The Children's Closet at The Pierre” for guests ranging from newborns to teens (launching Spring 2015)
• The preferred setting for New York City's most notable corporate, civic and social events as well as the city's most glamorous wedding receptions, from intimate to grand, skillfully tailored by The Pierre's catering team
• Complimentary use of our Jaguar house car; complimentary Wi-Fi; and Molton Brown bathroom products
• Partnerships with: The Central Park Conservancy, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Molton Brown and BVLGARI

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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 111 hotels in 64 locations across India with an additional 15 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, 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.