The Pierre

Fahncy schmancy hotel with a doorman and everything. So if you’ve never ever been to NYC and think about high end old school hotels with door men in long coats, that’s kinda what you’ll get at the Pierre. We stayed mostly in the public areas, all of which were quite elegant and sophisticated. We enjoyed the bar, of course, where we were served lovely small appetizers, but a few of us escaped and ended up in a separate kind of lounge area with old comfy chairs and gloriously old wall paper. It was nice and surprisingly quiet in there so we could have a nice conversation. Really delightful.

Absolutely the best venue for a wedding I have ever been to in my entire life (and I have been to over 20 weddings in NY). My sister got married this past weekend and we (myself and my family) could not be happier. From the entire staff, to the food, everything met our expectations. I would highly recommend The Pierre Taj Hotel for a wedding or event.

We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The staff in The Pierre were so polite and courteous. They upgraded our room to a beautiful room with a great view. Also, we were surprised with a delicious cake that read «Happy Anniversary.» It made our night! We will definitely be staying here again.

Me and my friend came here for the traditional afternoon tea. The place was easy to find, just one block away from the N&R train station. The atmosphere is great, very relaxing and cozy. I didn’t think the set was going to be a meal, but it turned out to be very filling. Even tho the portion of everything is tiny I was full by the time I reached the 2^nd layer. Everything was delicious! Each piece is a little piece of art work. The staff was friendly and very diligent. I would definitely be coming back.

As someone who has stayed in some of the best hotels in the world, I was more than pleased. The rooms were elegant and incredibly comfortable. The service was even better. The friendliness and warmth made me feel at home. I would recommend and have recommended, anyone who stays in Manhattan to stay at the Pierre. PS. Dogs warmly encouraged.
Robby Marusak

A sophisticated eastablisment and home to occasional lolita fashion meetups, high tea here is of a very great quality and the chefs obvioulsy have a very high standard for the food they serve. Staff are all very sweet and treat you like almost royalty, a step up from other upper new york resturants where staff develop their own princess complex and decide to treat you like dirt regardless of how much you spend at the establisment.
The scenery is beautiful and the food served is shockingly a match the wonderful look of it!

Location, history, elegance, privacy, comfort, prestigious … this landmark hotel offers all this and more. Timeless surroundings complimented by polite staff. Built in 1929, you feel like you are stepping back in time when travel was gracious and a guest’s wishes graciously granted. Room service is above expectations and when I needed the valet to come to my rescue and press the ruffled collar of my suit for an award’s ceremony they did, AND did it correctly. Step back into a New York when Fifth Ave was Millionaire’s Row and Ladies and Gentlemen were truly Ladies and Gentlemen.

Awesome high tea experience with wide variety and courteous staff.

Pricey but worth it! Staff is on point and the décor is just unbeatable. so elegant and timeless. Food is delicious. Attended a wedding here and looking into it for my own special day!

This was my very first tea experience in NYC and it certainly set high expectations for future afternoon teas. The finger sandwiches are delicious, the scones come out warm from the oven, all the cremes and jams are heavenly — especially the lemon merengue. Afternoon tea is one of those experiences that evokes a feeling of sophistication and class, yet it’s so simple. The presentation of everything is spectacular!
I appreciate the preserved moldings and original ornate architectural details. The eclectic design is warm and inviting. My only gripe is that the tables are just a tad too small for the chairs or the chairs are just a tad too big for the tables, depending on how you view it.
I’ll definitely be back again for more tea! Currently there are groupons available for tea for two for $ 75 as opposed to the full price of $ 55 per person. Hurry before I buy them all!!!

I like the old style of this hotel. But need a little renovation. Service is good. I like the ballroom.

I just spent 5 nights at the Pierre and had an amazing experience. The beds are the most comfy beds I have ever had and the staff feels like family. I absolutely adored Khady and Ai, who made the stay even more special!

Finding the best afternoon tea in NYC is like a delicious scavenger hunt. At The Pierre Hotel’s 2 E Bar/​Lounge, I scored some winners but the experience didn’t tick all the boxes. It was certainly a generous service with a great variety of flavors and textures. But the room is wide open and quite loud, lacking the intimacy of a tea salon.
On the plus side, the petite tea sandwiches were delicious mouthfuls ranging from caviar blinis to babaganoush rolled in a crêpe. I especially liked the assertive smoked salmon and horseradish on pumpernickel and the chicken salad in a pastry case. The cranberry scones were warm and flaky, served with clotted cream, lemon curd and berry jam.
I was served no less than 11 miniature pastries, including cookies, macarons, little tartes and a square of opera cake. All were excellent.
The 2 E Bar/​Lounge is a space used for afternoon tea rather than a room dedicated for the ritual. It’s a gorgeous high-​ceilinged space of ornate plaster, accented with wood Corinthian columns and a marble fireplace. The furnishings are modern with no napery to soften the acoustics. Between the conversational roar of other guests and the Beethoven soundtrack, serenity was unobtainable.
Service was adequate, but not up to the standard of the Pembroke Room, where you are encouraged to have second helpings. At $ 55 ($ 65 with Champagne), The Pierre’s tea is about average for Manhattan. It’s definitely worth a visit unless you are feeling contemplative or need coddling.

Wow, this place was stunning! Super convenient location, right at the bottom of Central Park, and just down the street from F.A.O Schwartz (important for the 2 ½ year old in the group! Ok also for me…) Almost all the staff I came across was super sweet and accommodating (oddly enough, the front desk attendant when I came in was the least friendly… no eye contact or anything). The only real drawback was the tech in my room was not working properly. Wires were all jumbled in the back, the tv would change input on it’s own and the sound wasn’t great. Considering most people visiting NYC are probably not spending that much time in the room, it’s only a minor drawback.
We ordered room service one night and the food was delicious. I will say, portions are quite large so bear that in mind when ordering. We got a kids mac and cheese that could have fed four of us (or two adults). Everyone was incredibly accommodating with the toddler, plenty of warm welcomes and cookies for her. If you’ve got the bucks, or if you’re coordinating a meeting for your company, give this place a shot!

For a more old-​world and classic feel, The Pierre offers Afternoon Tea everyday from 3−5pm. You may go in 1 of 2 directions: ‘Traditional Tea Service’ includes finger sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream and meyer lemon curd, and an assortment of pastries. ‘Sweet Tea Service’ on the other hand forgoes the sandwiches and only includes scones and pastries. They offer green, black, and herbal loose teas from all around the world. Not very hip or trendy, but very classy.

One thing that was fun about our trip to New York was our stay here. It had its highs and its lows, which is weird for a hotel of this caliber… you would expect only highs… but I digress.
The customer service by the front of house staff was impeccable. Listen to me — impeccable. The customer service by everyone else was pretty sloppy. Took about 45 minutes for a 28 dollar late night quelsedilla and chicken soup to show up. The soup was inedible. Had to call twice for an ironing board. Our room didn’t have a view. And by saying «didn’t have a view» I mean, the windows were frosted over because once you opened them, you realize that you’re facing a wall. Weird.
Having said all that, when I complained about said quelsidilla, they apologized profusely and removed the charge, which was unnecessary but appreciated.
The location on Central Park is fantastic and was fun to walk out the front door and be among the hustle and bustle. The room was pretty gorgeous (bathroom was awesome!), the history was fun to be apart of, and did I mention the front of house customer service? I will carry with me fond memories of the Pierre.

Good news… new management. And you can now make reservations… before it was first come first service.
This tea service was not an experience to say the least. There was no crow-​shen-​do. The flatest tea service experience I have ever had. Usually the waiter bring out each course every 30 or so minutes in a traditional afternoon tea service. Instead, they produce everything at once and all looks like its going to be a lot of food on the menu but it isn’t because everything is microscopic. Remember this is a French hotel so all the food will be small.
Their pastries were fabulous and fresh. Very delicious. Don’t eat the chocolate espresso thing. Ewww.
The tea sandwiches… tiny.
The scones… really tiny… room temp. Request them hot. Best clouted cream I have ever had. Tasted like cream cheese. The lemon curd was yum too.
The service was fantastic… the waiters would check on me often but the experience may not go down as being memorable for presentation. Which is unfortunate. I was also surprised that I did not recieve a crossaint. After all this is a French establishment…

great place for afternoon tea.
The tea is authentic and the scones are the best when eating warm

We stayed at the Pierre for our night after our wedding, and the staff really made an effort to make our stay romantic and memorable. Everyone congratulated us, we received a room with a spectacular view of Central Park, plus special treats on the house. I couldn’t have asked for more, and we loved everything about our stay.
Spacious room, supremely comfortable bed, and luxurious amenities and toiletries. I highly recommend The Pierre!

This review is for their bar only. Situated right by the park, The Pierre, is a nice, upscale place to grab a drink or two. They have a great wine menu. I’ve had their cheeseburger which is pretty good. Staff is friendly and there is coat check by the door.