The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, Celebrates $100 Million Renovation With Grand Suite Promotion

NEW YORK, April 29, 2010 - To celebrate the grand re-opening of The Pierre, the US flagship of Taj
Hotels on New York's Central Park, The Pierre announced it is offering 40%
off its newly renovated Grand Suites. Ranging in size from one to three
bedrooms, with up to 2,000 square feet of space, these classic interiors
offer magnificent views of Manhattan and Central Park, and residential-style
pied-a-terres for discerning guests.

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The 11 Grand Suites, two with terraces that can accommodate parties up to
30, are designed with custom furnishings, hand-crafted finishes and elegant
details, such as rich silk and brocade fabrics, Murano glass chandeliers,
hand-knotted carpets and Bang & Olufsen audio systems.

Following a meticulous $100-million renovation, The Pierre, now offers
189 redesigned residential-style guest rooms, including 39 suites and 11
Grand Suites, all featuring a quiet feeling of luxury and complemented by
superb services personally crafted to attend to each guest's every need.

A particular treat for guests is dining at Le Caprice, which opened its
first U.S. restaurant outside London in New York at The Pierre. Le Caprice
has established itself as a social institution in London with its effortless
style, coveted cuisine and well-heeled crowd.

Mirroring the London restaurant and maintaining its deep-seated
commitment to the art world, Le Caprice New York houses a series of
photographs of iconic sixties model Jean Shrimpton by legendary British
photographer, David Bailey. Long-standing favorites from the London
restaurant, such as Thai-Baked sea bass, will continue to appear within the
newly designed New York menu.

Two E, a new bar/lounge in The Pierre, features classic cocktails and
light fare in an Alexandra Champalimaud-designed space. Afternoon tea is
served from 3-5 pm. Culinary selections include The Pierre Salad with
langoustines.

Business groups hosting meetings and receptions at The Pierre may select
from three new elegant boardrooms with state-of-the-art amenities that can
accommodate groups up to 75. These business-centric rooms complement the
hotel's expansive social banquet spaces on the second floor that can
accommodate private events for up to 1,500 guests.

Discounted Grand Suite rates begin at $3,900. For reservations, please
call 1-800-743-7734 or visit www.tajhotels.com/pierre/.

Conde Nast Traveller has put The Pierre New York, on the Hot List 2010
after months of research and suggestions from the magazines' correspondent's
across the globe.

    Media Contacts:

    U.S.
    Babs Harrison
    Sheila Donnelly & Associates
    +1-212-851-8425
    babs@sheiladonnelly.com

    UK
    Mary-Clare Gribbon
    mcgribbon@prco.com
    +44(020)7-834-2349

    Japan
    Akemi ENDO
    endo@essendo.com
    +81-3-3585-9688

    India
    Swati Sundareswaran
    swati@vccpl.com
    +91-98675-54174

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Media Contacts: U.S., Babs Harrison, Sheila Donnelly & Associates, +1-212-851-8425, babs at sheiladonnelly.com . UK, Mary-Clare Gribbon, mcgribbon at prco.com, +44(020)7-834-2349; Japan, Akemi ENDO, endo at essendo.com , +81-3-3585-9688. India, Swati Sundareswaran, swati at vccpl.com , +91-98675-54174.