New York Private Suite Celebration for London’s Royal Wedding

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel on New York’s Central Park,

Offers a Private Suite Celebration for London’s Royal Wedding

NEW YORK – (April 5, 2011) – Are you in love with the romance surrounding Britain’s Royal Wedding, but not so keen on navigating the throngs of London well-wishers to create treasured memories of your own?

The Pierre on New York’s Central Park has an elegant solution: enjoy your own romantic ‘Pierre-a-Terre’ with every regal comfort from its newly designed Rajput Suite, the jewel in the crown of the hotel’s collection of 11 Grand Suites fresh from a $100 million renovation.

The Pierre Rajput Suite Celebration allows you to design your own two-night romantic retreat in a genuinely royal setting, a 1,351-square-foot palace designed for a connoisseur of India's artistic traditions.  Enjoy an inspired menu of romantic indulgences or whisper your beloved’s wishes to your personal butler. After all, you’re in the US flagship of India’s Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, which has been catering to the world’s royalty for more than a century.

Stay April 28-30 and you can enjoy the televised royal wedding festivities from the privacy of your Rajput Suite living room, bedroom or bathroom. Stay May 2-4 and you’ll have the privilege of private shopping at the hotel’s in-house pop-up souk featuring the world’s best artisanal jewelry, fashions and more as hand-selected by the lifestyle curators atIndagare.com.

The Pierre Rajput Suite Celebration Romance Menu includes:

• Two nights in the royally exotic Rajput Suite
• Your own private Romance Butler
• In-room Couples Massage
• Special floral arrangement by L’Olivier
• Dine at London’s famed Le Caprice, the first US outpost of this British brasserie
• Julien Farel exclusive salon menu
• Picnic in Central Park
• Carriage Ride
• Romance Turndown: with Kama Sutra touches that include body oil, incense, candles; a bubble bath drawn nightly with candles and rose petals, and a late night aphrodisiac menu with selections that include oysters, chocolate and champagne
• All-inclusive two-nights stay in royal luxury with every modern comfort, from $14,500, subject to availability, valid through July 1, 2011.
• To reserve, please call 1-800-743-7734 or visit www.tajhotels.com/pierre/

The Rajput Suite: Your fairytale interiors are warmed with royal ruby and gold tones and artwork depicting princely Rajasthani architectural details throughout its two bedrooms, living room and fully-equipped kitchen pantry.  The entry foyer welcomes you with a cream and Carrera marble floor, a large Venetian mirror and an exotic chair with ram's head finials and gold upholstery.

In the spacious living room, custom furnishings inspired by collections from London’s Victoria & Albert Museum feature inlaid mother of pearl and expert silverwork that offer comfortably elegant seating near the decorative fireplace, set off by an intricate ruby and cream custom carpet. Entertain honored guests or enjoy an intimate dinner for two at the made-for-royals carved dining table with six stately filigreed chairs adorned with ruby and chocolate upholstery beneath a custom Murano glass chandelier.

Dream sweet royal dreams in the sumptuous master suite, resplendent with a rich ruby color palette and custom king bed frame that is hand-finished with centuries-old Zardosi embroidery, a royal craft that weaves gold and silver metallic threads into intricate Indian patterns and motifs. The marble bath features a large shower with marble seat and a separate soaking tub.

About The Pierre, A Taj Hotel 
Celebrating 80 years of legendary history this past October, The Pierre continues to set the standard for elegance and unrivalled hospitality in New York City. Located on Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, The Pierre is an exclusive AAA Five Diamond property and a member of Leading Hotels of the World. Managed by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, the iconic hotel underwent a $100 million renovation, updating 189 guestrooms, including 38 suites and 11 grand suites, as well as the hotel's banquet and public spaces. The Pierre also introduced a new restaurant, Le Caprice, and destination lobby lounge, Two E Bar/Lounge. To reserve, please call 1-800-743-7734 or visitwww.tajhotels.com/pierre/. 

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 91 hotels in 52 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.  From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury.  The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.www.tajhotels.com

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