Trump International Hotel and Tower New YorkvsThe Pierre, A Taj Hotel
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, Trump International Hotel and Tower New York ranks marginally better than The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York. Trump International Hotel and Tower New York ranks #21 in New York City with positive reviews from 15 reviewers including Frommer's, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
Trump International Hotel and Tower New York Show All Reviews
1 Central Park West, New York City, NY 10023
From $389/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"From the outside, it’s a tall, dark monolith, hovering over Columbus Circle and lower Central Park... Guest rooms are surprisingly understated." Full review
Concierge
"Apart from the vistas—and the thrill of checking into a place owned by the star of The Apprentice—the advantages of staying here will most benefit business travelers."
Fodor's
"This iconic New York property with incomparable views of Central Park has interior design and decor... with the rest of the hotel's stellar standards." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Fans of The Apprentice and big-money types looking for enviable Park views will enjoy the luxury." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"An ostentatiously luxurious hotel with a supremely well-trained staff, and huge, elegant rooms designed by Ivanka Trump herself." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This soaring black monolith on Columbus Circle, with its gold awning that seems to jut out into traffic, isn't the subtlest hotel in town—but then The Donald has never been known for his modesty." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This modern luxury hotel tower prides itself on its exclusivity, discretion, and style."
Star Service
"Anchoring the southwest corner of Central Park, this hotel is Donald Trump's gold-plated calling card, a flashy but sophisticated operation that borrows much of its allure from its..." Full review
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Not only does the kitchen provide room service, it will on request send a sous chef to cook a meal in a guest's kitchenette.
Gayot
"The most unique feature of the services offered here is the Trump Attaché, a valet assigned to each guest upon reservation to anticipate his or her every need."
BlackBook
"The Donald’s brassy ’80s-skinned Gulf and Western tower the perfect aerie for plutocrats looking to rock park views."
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