Custom shelves give way to a sophisticated dining room in this Piero Lissoni-designed New York City apartment.

Is Manhattan’s Most Enviable Home a Hotel?

Where the calls of the city’s most-pampered renters are answered — 14 suites within the iconic Pierre Hotel.

Words: Hannah McWilliams
Images: Donna Dotan and Lauren Naefe

Amid the mounting responsibilities of modern life, the greatest indulgences are those which provide respite from attending to our own needs. From leisurely dinners at decadent restaurants to unparalleled housekeeping staff, the utmost luxury is confident — if temporary — delegation met with excellent delivery.

Unparalleled amenities, including the assistance of a dedicated concierge, contribute to the Residences’ inimitable appeal.

The 14 residential suites at Manhattan’s Pierre Hotel offer just that. An exclusive enclave of furnished rentals tucked within the esteemed home-away-from-home, they combine unequivocal privacy with an exceptional standard of living. Use of a chauffeured Jaguar XJL, concierge, twice-daily maid service, a house doctor, and state-of-the-art fitness center are but a few of the perks provided by a constant rotation of 500 staffers.

“Living at The Pierre offers a rare combination of luxury, service, and privacy in one of New York’s most iconic buildings,” notes Compass agent Andres Perea-Garzon.

And the Pierre, designed by Schultze & Weaver and completed in 1930, is indeed a legend. Sweeping balustrades, grand stairways, and marble-lined halls imbue the property with an air only legacy can deliver.

Tufted upholstery, elegant chandeliers, and ornate crown molding imbue the 39th floor with timeless prewar sophistication.

One elegantly designed apartment opens onto a large private garden overlooking the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, a rarity on Fifth Avenue. On the 21st floor, a residence offering the striking aesthetics of Italian architect Piero Lissoni awaits, featuring dramatic floor-to-ceiling built-ins and contemporary furniture by Poltrona Frau.

Top: Lush private terraces distinguish the architecture from its Fifth Avenue neighbors. Left: The hotel’s staff discretely cater to your every need. Right: Soaring ceilings and double doors lend grandness to every corner of the home.

Perhaps most impressive, the hotel’s 39th story — a six-bedroom, full-floor expanse that dazzles with Murano glass chandeliers, private elevator, and panoramas of Central Park. But just as they brim with pre-war charm — in the form of crown moldings, French doors, and ornate fireplaces — the homes have been outfitted with Bang & Olufsen and Bose sound systems, modern Liebherr refrigerators, and Miele induction ranges.

Enjoy haute cuisine and exquisite views from the opulent dining room of residence No. 28.

Despite the many five-star comforts, delivered with month-to-month convenience, the Pierre’s location will no doubt entice you from the premises to enjoy all that the surrounding Upper East Side neighborhood affords, whether dining al fresco at the Central Park Boathouse or strolling amid the sculptures on the Met’s rooftop.

Immerse yourself in the city’s finest cultural offerings and hallowed landmarks knowing home is merely minutes away — and at your beck and call.

Plan your stay at New York City’s iconic Pierre, offered exclusively by Andres Perea-Garzon of Compass.