The Pierre
40°45′54″N 73°58′18″W / 40.7650308°N 73.9716607°W
| The Pierre | |
|---|---|
The Pierre seen from Central Park | |
| General information | |
| Location | 2 East 61st Street Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°45′54″N 73°58′18″W / 40.76500°N 73.97167°W |
| Opened | 1930 |
| Owner | Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces |
| Height | 525 feet (160 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 41 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Schultze & Weaver |
| Website | |
| The Pierre New York | |
The Pierre is a luxury hotel located at 2 East 61st Street, at the intersection of that street with Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City, facing Central Park. Designed by Schultze & Weaver, the hotel opened in 1930 with 100+ employees, now with over a thousand. In 2005, the hotel was acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces of India. Standing 525 feet (160 m) tall, it is located within the Upper East Side Historic District as designated in 1981 by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.