Royalton Park AvenuevsThe Pierre, A Taj Hotel
Both Royalton Park Avenue and The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York ranks slightly better than Royalton Park Avenue. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York ranks #22 in New York City with endorsements from 15 publications including Frommer's, Forbes Travel Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Royalton Park Avenue Show All Reviews
420 Park Avenue South, New York City, NY 10016
From $225/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Tamer than its Meatpacking District older sister, Gansevoort Meatpacking Hotel, the Gansevoort Park, which opened in 2010, still retains much of big sister’s cool glamour feel." Full review
Concierge
"It all feels Miami by way of Madison Avenue, with a bar scene that bumps accordingly."
Fodor's
"A downtown-hip hotel on the edge of lower Midtown, the Gansevoort Park improves upon its hard-living Meatpacking District sibling by several degrees." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Attracting a steady flow of celebrities... this NoMad... hotel is within easy walking distance of Union Square, the Theatre District, and the Empire State Building." Full review
Time Out
"The sleek rooms feature modern metal four-posters or silver satin headboards, plush sofas and saucy retro images by British photographer Deborah Anderson." Full review
Star Service
"It certainly draws from the same stylish crowd of young professionals intent on living the good life, as expressed by the hotel's rooftop party scene.
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Gayot
"The real draw here is the collection of 249 luxury rooms and suites that feature high ceilings, Juliet balconies and five-fixture bathrooms."
BlackBook
"MePa pioneer branched out to Park Avenue. Slick glass building picks up some of the original's trademarks, like light effects, lux spa, and pool up on the sceney roof deck."
Zagat
3.7
""Live it up" at this "hip, cool" boutique -- sister of the famed Meatpacking District option -- that brings the "feel-good" vibe to Midtown with "modern" decor in the atrium lobby."
Not For Tourists
"Stay like a VIP: Rooftop pool, gorgeous rooms, and Park Ave."
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