The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, stands at 2 East 61st Street on the corner of Fifth Avenue, looking straight across to Central Park. It is one of Manhattan's classic grand hotels, with 140 guest rooms, 49 suites and a set of event rooms that run from a 14-seat boardroom to one of the largest pillarless ballrooms among the city's five-star hotels.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The hotel's own team handles the planning, menus, programming and decor, so one group of people looks after your wedding from start to finish. Your guests can stay in the same building, and the range of rooms means you can scale the day to suit you, from a dinner for 50 to a ballroom party for several hundred. If you want an old New York setting with polished service, it is a natural choice.

Ceremonies

The Pierre hosts wedding ceremonies, vow renewals and multi-day celebrations, including Haldi, Mehendi and Sangeet events for South Asian weddings. Ask the events team which room best suits your ceremony. The Regency and the Wedgewood are among the smaller options before guests move on to the main reception.

Receptions and food

The main event rooms are:

• The Grand Ballroom, for up to 750 guests, with the Garden Foyer alongside for drinks.
• The Cotillion Room, facing the park, for up to 450.
• The Wedgewood, a former private club, for up to 350, which can join with the Salon.
• The Regency, a wood-panelled room for up to 150.

Menus are planned with the hotel's culinary team. Perrine, the hotel restaurant, serves French-American food and has a Rose Terrace overlooking the park, and Two E Lounge offers cocktails and live jazz later in the week.

Staying

With 140 rooms and 49 suites, the hotel can house you and your guests under one roof. Honeymoon packages are also offered.

Getting there and the area

The hotel is steps from the Fifth and Madison Avenue boutiques and a short walk from Museum Mile. Central Park is across the street for portraits. LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports all serve the hotel.

Good to know

• Photography and video shoots can be arranged through the hotel.
• The Lexington and Park rooms combine for small gatherings.
• The main hotel line is 212-838-8000.