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The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York

2 E 61st St, New York, NY

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About The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York

The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York suits travelers who want an Upper East Side address with Central Park at the end of the street. Couples can plan mornings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and evenings at Broadway theaters, about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away. Business travelers are a short ride from Grand Central Terminal. Families have listed family rooms, cots and kitchen facilities. Late arrivals reach a staffed desk at any hour. The IMPT app shows prices and availability for each date.

The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York is a 5-star hotel at 2 E 61st St, and the booking supplier's guest score is 4.5 out of 5 from 1789 reviews. That combination points to a full-service city stay: a concierge, valet parking, room service and a fitness center all appear on the supplier's list. Rooms have air conditioning, a safe and a minibar. Guests book a theater weekend, a museum visit or a work trip here, and the desk is staffed around the clock.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists facilities that cover a city stay. Couples have a bar, a restaurant and breakfast in room; families can request family rooms and cots. Business travelers use the business center, the concierge and internet access, and drivers have parking and valet parking. Late arrivals find a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security. Air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, laundry service and a fitness center are listed as well. Confirm bed setup, room type and any facility fee with the property.

The setting

The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York stands at 2 E 61st St, in Carnegie Hill on the Upper East Side, just off Fifth Avenue. Central Park is about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) away in a straight line, so the park entrance is a short walk. The Museum of Modern Art is about 0.4 miles (0.6 km), Times Square about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) and Grand Central Terminal about 0.9 miles (1.5 km). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, on Museum Mile, is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km) north. JFK is about 13 miles (21.4 km) in a straight line.

Location and neighborhood

Carnegie Hill occupies the Upper East Side blocks from 86th Street to 96th Street, east of Central Park. Museum Mile runs along Fifth Avenue here, and the area's professional character shows in its embassies, schools, private galleries and quiet residential streets. For a short work trip the appeal is practical: Midtown is a straight ride south, the park is a block west, and evenings stay calm once the museums close. Streets are numbered east-west and avenues north-south, so finding an address takes a minute. Fifth Avenue separates East from West, and Lexington and Third Avenues carry most of the local traffic.

Working days here have a steady rhythm. Mornings bring deliveries, dog walkers and people heading to offices on Madison and Park Avenues; lunch hours fill the sidewalks near the museums. The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York sits within this grid, and errands run on foot: a pharmacy, a bank, a post office and grocery stores are all within a few blocks along Lexington and Third Avenues. Meetings downtown are a subway ride away, and crosstown buses cross the park at 86th and 96th Streets. Evenings are quiet, and you can walk to dinner without crossing Midtown traffic.

Getting there and around

Arriving is straightforward. From JFK or Newark the drive to The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York runs around 13 miles (21.4 km) and takes longer at rush hour; from LaGuardia the road trip is shorter. Airport trains connect with Midtown rail stations, with around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) between the station and the door. The nearest subway stops sit on Lexington Avenue at 86th and 96th Streets, and buses run crosstown on 86th and 96th and south along Madison and Fifth Avenues. The heart of Museum Mile is around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away. Tap a contactless card or phone to pay, and check service changes with the MTA before a late trip.

Nearby sights and food

Museum Mile begins at 82nd Street and runs north to about 105th Street along Fifth Avenue. The Guggenheim and the Cooper Hewitt sit within a few blocks of Carnegie Hill, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a short walk south along the avenue. Central Park is a block west, with the reservoir, the Great Lawn and the North Woods within reach on foot. The American Museum of Natural History faces the park on Central Park West, while MoMA and the Theater District are a short ride south. Observation decks and Broadway shows reward advance booking; check opening hours and timed-entry rules with each venue.

Eating in Carnegie Hill is low-key and mostly local. Madison Avenue carries small Italian places, bakeries and cafés that fill at breakfast, plus counters for salads and sandwiches. Lexington Avenue is the practical strip: diners, sushi, Thai and Middle Eastern kitchens, and grocery stores for a quick meal. Third Avenue adds pubs and casual restaurants that stay open later. South of 86th Street, the choice widens toward the Upper East Side's more polished dining rooms. Reservations help at dinner, and many kitchens close earlier than in Midtown; check times before setting out.

A day from The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York

A day from The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York. Start with coffee on Madison Avenue and walk west into Central Park at 90th Street, following the reservoir path before meetings. Museum Mile opens mid-morning: the Guggenheim's rotunda and the Cooper Hewitt's design galleries take an hour each, while The Metropolitan Museum of Art needs half a day, so pick one. In the afternoon, reply to email from a café on Lexington Avenue, or take the subway south to Midtown for meetings and allow time for the walk back. End with an early dinner near Third Avenue, then a slow walk along Fifth Avenue as the museum lights come on. Check opening days with each museum before setting out.

Distances

Straight-line distances from The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York (computed from the hotel's map pin, not road distances or travel times)
PlaceStraight-line distance
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)13 miles (21.4 km)
Times Square0.9 miles (1.4 km)
Grand Central Terminal0.9 miles (1.5 km)
Penn Station1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Central Park (Fifth Avenue at 59th Street)0.1 miles (0.1 km)
9/11 Memorial4.3 miles (6.9 km)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)12 miles (19 km)
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)0.4 miles (0.6 km)
Broadway and the Theater District0.8 miles (1.3 km)
Observation decks0.9 miles (1.5 km)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art1.1 miles (1.7 km)

Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • 24-hour security
  • ATM
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting service
  • Banquet
  • Snack bar
  • Barber/Beauty Salon
  • Bars
  • Bath
  • Bathroom
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast in room
  • Business Center
  • Car rental service
  • Cleaning
  • Coffee
  • Concierge
  • Crib
  • Currency exchange
  • Desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Express check in
  • Family rooms
  • First aid
  • Fitness Center
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Iron and board
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Service
  • Elevators
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York: questions

Where is The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York?

The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York is at 2 E 61st St, in Carnegie Hill on Manhattan's Upper East Side, just off Fifth Avenue. Central Park is about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) away in a straight line, Times Square about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) and Grand Central Terminal about 0.9 miles (1.5 km). Museum Mile runs north along Fifth Avenue.

How far is The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York from JFK?

JFK is about 13 miles (21.4 km) from The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York in a straight line, LaGuardia about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and Newark Liberty about 12 miles (19 km). Road time depends on traffic. The AirTrain connects JFK with subway and rail links, and the free Q70 bus connects LaGuardia with the subway. Check current connections before setting out.

How do you reach The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York from Penn Station?

Penn Station is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York in a straight line, and Grand Central Terminal about 0.9 miles (1.5 km). Trains from Newark Liberty run to Penn Station. Subway service runs 24 hours, and fares are paid by tapping a contactless card or phone. Check routes and service changes with the MTA.

What can you see near The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York?

Central Park is about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York in a straight line, and the Museum of Modern Art about 0.4 miles (0.6 km). The Metropolitan Museum of Art is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km) north, Broadway theaters about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) and the observation decks about 0.9 miles (1.5 km). The 9/11 Memorial is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) south.

What facilities does The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York list?

The supplier lists free wifi, a fitness center, a business center, a restaurant, bars, room service, a concierge, laundry service, a safe, a minibar, air conditioning, luggage storage, parking and valet parking. Some hotels add a facility fee, so ask the property how the total bill is built up when you reserve.

Is The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York suitable for families?

The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York lists family rooms, cots and kitchen facilities, which help with children. Room sizes and bed setups differ, so confirm capacity with the property before booking. Central Park is about 0.1 miles (0.1 km) away in a straight line, giving children space between museum visits and meals.

When can you check in at The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York?

The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York keeps a 24 hour front desk, so a late landing can be handled. Confirm check-in and check-out times with the property when you reserve, and pass on your expected arrival time if you land in the evening. Have the booking details ready at the desk.

How do you get around Manhattan from The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York?

From The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York, the subway runs 24 hours and is often the quickest way to cross the island; tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstile. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll. Ask the concierge about routes, and check the MTA for planned service changes.

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