The Pierre, A Taj HotelvsJW Marriott Essex House New York
JW Marriott Essex House New York and The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York ranks slightly better than JW Marriott Essex House New York. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York is ranked #22 in New York City with accolades from 15 publications like DK Eyewitness, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel Show All Reviews
2 East 61st Street, New York City, NY 10065
From $417/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The Pierre still drips with luxury, its rooms offering views of Central Park, iPod docks and DVD players, though it’s not quite the palace it was when Salvador Dalí used to stay."
Frommer's
"A property of India-based Taj Hotels, the Pierre, along with the St. Regis and the Plaza, is one of New York’s grandest of grand dame hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Inviting service makes this sophisticated and beautifully renovated hotel seem not so intimidating."
Time Out
"The Asian influence is reflected in silk bedspreads from Bangalore and contemporary Indian art, but the hotel restaurant is a swanky new Italian spot designed by Adam Tihany, Sirio." Full review
Star Service
"White-gloved staff outnumbers guests 3-to-1, the concierge team holds Les Clefs d'Or qualifications, and room service is provided around-the-clock." Full review
BlackBook
"Look past the Corsican name, this luxe HQ is running on Indian hospitality. Taj Hotels broke the bank for renovation, keeps the staff to guest ratio at a hefty three to one."
Zagat
4.3
""Spoil yourself" at this "swanky" "New York classic", a "quiet place to slip away" that's "beautiful, inside and out" and boasts a "fabulous" location overlooking Central Park."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The gorgeous hand-painted murals are still there (even in the fitness center), but they now share space with Indian artwork, some of which hails from the Taj flagship in Mumbai." Full review
Gayot
"You could easily mistake this property for an Old World club rather than a modern luxury hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Pierre-by-Taj refreshes the luxury and exclusivity that have long defined the hotel." Full review
JW Marriott Essex House New York Show All Reviews
160 Central Park South, New York City, NY 10019
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The best rooms have spectacular Central Park views, and despite the attentive service and marble lobby, the atmosphere is quite relaxed."
Michelin Guide
"As in years past, today's guests flock here for its premier location, sophisticated services, and quiet luxury."
Frommer's
"This Central Park icon oozes Art Deco... You won’t find tiny rooms here, nor should you; suites are magnificent, especially those overlooking the park." Full review
Concierge
"In terms of price and luxury, it sits a notch below the nearby Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons."
Fodor's
"With Central Park views and an art deco masterpiece of a lobby, the JW Marriott Essex House is a comfortable Midtown hotel that is full of character." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This large, luxurious Art Deco icon, located on the southern edge of Central Park, evokes the opulence of bygone times." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Housed inside a 1931 Art Deco building, the JW Marriott Essex House is part of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America." Full review
Time Out
"A recent hotel-wide revamp brought high-tech in-room gadgets and contemporary-classic decor loosely inspired by the building's Art Deco past." Full review
Star Service
"In true Marriott fashion, the hotel has opened an executive lounge for the exclusive use of those booking premium category rooms and suites plus the most loyal Marriott customers. " Full review
Gayot
"One of the grand dames of NYC hotels, the JW Marriott Essex House New York is as elegant as ever."