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The Pierre, A Taj Hotel vs The Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York and The Plaza are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The Plaza ranks slightly higher than The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York. The Plaza ranks #7 in New York City with positive reviews from 18 publications like Gayot, Frommer's and Star Service.

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
8 / 10
2 East 61st Street, New York City, NY 10065
From $417 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide 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 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 DK Eyewitness
"Inviting service makes this sophisticated and beautifully renovated hotel seem not so intimidating."
Time Out 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 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
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The Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
The Plaza New York - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
8 / 10
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
From $469 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"The Plaza has come back from its hiatus looking better than ever."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The esteemed Plaza is neck and neck with the Waldorf-Astoria in the race for New York's most recognizable hotel."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Eloise's adopted home on the corner of Central Park, the Plaza is one of New York's most storied hotels, hosting all manner of dignitaries, moneymakers, and royalty." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Suitably set in a landmark French Renaissance-style building, its 282 guestrooms are a suitably regal affair, with sumptuous Louis XV-style furniture and 24-carat gold-plated bathroom faucets." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The exceptional spa and 24-hour butler service make it worth the splurge." Full review
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