The Pierre
Hotel in Manhattan, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the New York City hotel. For other uses, see Pierre (disambiguation).
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The Pierre | |
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General information | |
Location | 2 East 61st Street Manhattan, New York City |
Coordinates | 40°45′54″N 73°58′18″W |
Opened | 1930 |
Owner | Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces |
Height | 525 feet (160 m) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 41[1] |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Schultze & Weaver[1] |
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The Pierre is a luxury hotel located at 2 East 61st Street, at the intersection of that street with Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City, facing Central Park. Designed by Schultze & Weaver, the hotel opened in 1930 with 100+ employees, now with over a thousand. In 2005, the hotel was acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces of India. Standing 525 feet (160 m) tall,[1] it is located within the Upper East Side Historic District as designated in 1981 by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.