Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, The Pierre offers guests a timeless, high-class New York City experience with stunning views of Central Park and easy access to the city’s most iconic cultural institutions.
Since 1930, the Pierre has hosted icons of the art, fashion and entertainment worlds. With the end of Prohibition, The Pierre quickly became a place to gather for young bohemian aristocrats, socialites, poets and musicians, who would become the tastemakers of the 1930’s.
In 1932, the Georgian Room was opened as an Art Deco supper club, establishing The Pierre as a destination for big band entertainment for decades to come.
John Paul Getty, the founder of Getty Oil, purchased the hotel in 1938, and by the 1950’s, the hotel had become a favorite stomping ground for Hollywood elite in New York City. Audrey Hepburn was a frequent guest and celebrated her 1954 Academy Award win for Roman Holiday at the hotel. In 1959, Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, Eddie Fisher, bought an apartment there.
The hotel’s iconic murals were commissioned under the ownership of Peter Dowling, who owned The Carlyle Hotel. Dowling took over The Pierre in 1967. Much of the hotel’s current elegant aesthetic derives from Dowling’s desire to transform the space.
By the end of the 1970’s, The Pierre had become an important destination within the fashion world, with Valentino frequently holding couture shows at the hotel. Karl Lagerfeld famously quipped, “I discovered New York from The Pierre.”
Throughout the 80’s, the hotel continued to be a popular haunt for celebrities and innovators such as Hubert de Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol and Liza Minnelli. In 1981, the hotel was officially designated as an historic landmark.
Rising above the corner of Fifth Avenue and 61st Street, this elegant hotel has long been a center of culture in New York City. Steps away from the Central Park Zoo and the luxury boutiques of Madison and Fifth Avenues, the hotel is well situated for guests looking for a high-end, New York City experience. The Museum of Modern Art and The Frick Collection are each only a short walk from the hotel, making it the perfect home base for lovers of art, fashion, and culture.
With stately furnishings and old-world charm, The Pierre exudes warmth and opulence. Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, this luxury hotel provides a refined yet inviting sanctuary from the bustling city. Each room is tastefully designed with an air of quiet luxury, with many rooms featuring excellent views of Central Park. Indulge in a mix of French and Indian cuisine at Perrine, the hotel’s signature restaurant or enjoy afternoon tea in the hotel’s Rotunda under the lavish hand-painted ceiling murals.
The Pierre offers valet parking, on-site dining, a 24/7 fitness center, and concierge service. Room service is available around the clock. Pets are not allowed.
The hotel is located at 2 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065.
The Pierre is only a 20 minute drive from Penn Station. Take the N, R or W trains from 34 St-Herald Sq to the 5 Av/59 St station and arrive by subway within 17 minutes.
Enjoy a wonderful stay at the Pierre Hotel. Take Amtrak to Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. Don’t forget to use the See New York Save 15% discount!
