New York – (January 23rd, 2014) – The Pierre, a Taj Hotel located on Fifth Avenue just footsteps away from New York's Central Park, is launching three truly unique Valentine's Day offerings for guests and local New Yorkers alike. Whether you are craving some quiet time with your significant other indulging with breakfast in bed and personalized VIP amenities, luxuriating with Laurent Perrier Champagne, Oysters & Caviar before being whisked over to Saks Fifth Avenue for a moment of pampering with the Saks personal shopper and Agent Provocateur; seeking to spend the afternoon with your girlfriends sipping specialty tea and free-flowing prosecco while nibbling on rose petal scones; or looking for a decadent dining experience at Sirio Ristorante, The Pierre has you covered. Can you imagine a better way to spend a vibrant Valentine's Day this year?

For the couple seeking a special getaway…The “It's Amore at The Pierre” Package: February 12th -15th:
This bespoke package comprises:
• Two personalized Pierre bathrobes with the couples names embroidered upon each to enjoy during your stay and then take home for an ongoing memory
• One personalized chocolate welcome amenity, custom designed and crafted by Executive Pastry Chef, Michael Mignano
• One continental breakfast in bed for two guests served in the privacy of your room or suite
• Overnight accommodations based on two people sharing
• The 'Its Amore Experience' for two starting at Sirio Ristorante's iconic bar with two glasses of Laurent Perrier Champagne, half a dozen oysters, 10 grams of White Sturgeon Caviar & accompaniments. Guests are next whisked down Fifth Avenue to Saks Fifth Avenue, in The Pierre's house Jaguar. Upon arrival, the esteemed Saks personal shopper/Valentine's Day expert will present Italian jewelers as well as special purchase opportunities throughout the store, picking out fabulous Valentine's Day gifts for the couple as they go. A personalized consultation and welcome gift at Agent Provocateur, London's upscale lingerie brand with its very own boutique in Saks Fifth Avenue, awaits each couple commemorating the experience. Hey presto – That's Amore!

The above is based on a nightly rate with two guests sharing a Superior Room for $795.00++ per night, or an Executive Suite for $1,095.00++. This offer is valid for overnight bookings from February 12th until February 15th 2015 only and may not be cancelled less than 72 hours prior to arrival date, the Its Amore Experience with Sirio Ristorante, Saks & Agent Provocateur is available for redemption on Friday February 13th and Saturday February 14th from 12-5pm only with a limited quantity of reservations available. Advanced bookings for the “Its Amore Experience” required at the time of full 'Its Amore Package” being purchased. Reservations: thepierre.ny@tajhotels.com; or Tel: 1.212.940.8156 or toll-free: 1.800.743.7734; www.tajhotels.com/thepierre

For girlfriends seeking a special celebration with friends, reserve some quality time for yourselves at the “Bubbles & T at Two E” afternoon tea on either Saturday 14th or Sunday 15th February:
Gather up your girlfriends and enjoy a special afternoon tea served exclusively over Valentine's Weekend from 3 -5pm at Two E Lounge. What better way to spend Valentine's Day afternoon than with friends enjoying endless free flowing prosecco, copious cups of loose leaf tea, delicious miniature sandwiches, rose petal scones, raspberry & chocolate macaroons, meringue hearts and red velvet cake? The “Bubbles & T at Two E” afternoon tea costs just $60++ per person … and frankly, what's not to love about that? Reservations: Tel 1.212.940.8113 or email rebecca.goldberg@tajhotels.com

For those seeking an extraordinary dining experience, look no further than Sirio Ristorante's special three-course Prix Fixe Valentine's Day Dinner served on Saturday 14th February. This deluxe evening experience costs $95 ++ per person from 5.30-10.15pm. Menu highlights include Roasted Octopus, Saffron Potato, Salsa Verde, Pickled Pearl Onions & Smoked Piquillo Vinaigrette; Australian Rack of Lamb, Winter Vegetables, Potato Puree & liquorice Sauce; and White Chocolate Gelato Pop, salted Caramel Crunch, Milk Chocolate & Passion Fruit Mousse, Dark Chocolate Cake with Banana Ganache. Reservations required: Tel 1.212. 940.8195 or email ryan.drushel@siriony.com

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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.

Press Contact
Emily Venugopal
Director of Public Relations, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York
212.940.8448
emily.venugopal@tajhotels.com