Editorial take
Who should book The Pierre, A Taj Hotel?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist The Pierre, A Taj Hotel for a practical reason: Classic luxury, Central Park and museums, special occasions. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want modern design, value or downtown nightlife. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is The Pierre, A Taj Hotel?
The Pierre stands at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street on the south-east corner of Central Park, which puts the park, Museum Mile and the best of Fifth Avenue on the doorstep.
Nearby
Central Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, Bergdorf Goodman, the Met and Museum Mile.
Closest subway
Fifth Av-59 St and Lexington Av-59 St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why The Pierre, A Taj Hotel might feel special.
What it is known for
- The Pierre opened in October 1930 with 714 rooms, designed by Schultze & Weaver; today it has 189 far larger accommodations.
- It sits within the Upper East Side Historic District, designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1981.
- Taj Hotels acquired it in 2005 and completed a $100 million top-to-bottom renovation in 2010.
New York moments
- Permanent residents have included Elizabeth Taylor, Aristotle Onassis, Yves Saint Laurent and Mohamed al-Fayed.
- The 1972 Pierre Hotel robbery, organised by the Lucchese crime family, took $27 million and was listed by Guinness as the largest hotel robbery in history.
On screen
- The hotel's Fifth Avenue frontage is a familiar sight in films set among old-money New York.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is The Pierre on Central Park South?
Not quite. It is at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street on the park's south-east corner, technically the Upper East Side, which makes it quieter than the Central Park South strip.
Are the rooms actually large?
Yes, unusually so. The hotel opened with 714 rooms and now has 189, so the accommodations are far bigger than typical Manhattan rooms at any price.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.