The Pierre, A Taj HotelvsThe Roxy Hotel New York
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York ranks slightly higher than The Roxy Hotel Tribeca. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York scores 88 with praise from 15 reviews including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and BlackBook.
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
The Roxy Hotel New York Show All Reviews
2 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY 10013
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This dynamic duo have done it again, and the Tribeca Grand lives up to its lineage, its name, and even its neighborhood."
Travel + Leisure
"Earth tones predominate, and the neighborhood's busy entertainment scene is woven into the hotel's fabric."
DK Eyewitness
"The private screening room downstairs has long made this a favorite of celebrities. Rooms are sleekly designed and the bathroom amenities first-rate."
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Score a corner room or studio suite for the most space, and make sure to sip a drink in the lounge to maximize star sightings.
Time Out
"Eclectic touches and top-notch entertainment draw tourists, celebrities and New Yorkers alike to this funky Tribeca hotel." Full review
BlackBook
"Soho Grand sequel. Sensual, pulsing, hot décor, with beautiful tri-state trendies and in-the-know day trippers cramming Church Lounge and the more exclusive Baby Grand."
Zagat
3.3
""Party like a rock star" at this "cool", "trendy" Downtown boutique hotel that caters to a "younger crowd" with a "vibrant", "fun" bar scene, and boasts a "unique" layout."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Right in the heart of New York’s TriBeCa, this grown-up hotel is still family friendly with a screening room for all ages and access to the distractions of downtown." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Great interior space; also a good bar."
Jetsetter
"Cool Tribeca hang and enduring neighborhood favorite, with a local bar scene and basement theater."
Gayot
"As soon as you walk into this hotel, you'll marvel at the abundance of what is arguably the most elusive luxury in Manhattan --- empty space."