Pierre Hotel, New York (NY)

With its distinctive design, superb location and outstanding service, The Pierre is regarded as one of the world's finest luxury hotels.

The 1,600-sq-ft (150-sq-mt) fitness centre on the third floor is decorated in hand-painted murals and Italian marble. It provides complimentary state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment and strength machines including Exercise Bikes, Free weights, Stair Climbers, and Treadmills and free weights. The centre also has a private massage therapy room.

The Pierre has extensive business facilities with five conference rooms, offering the latest in hi-tech broadband wireless internet connectivity, PC workstations, multimedia computers, laptops, portable printers and cell phones, colour copying and secretarial facilities are available for the convenience of the business executive.

The Cafe Pierre and the Hotel have been recognised with the Mobil Four-Star Award. In addition, the New York City Restaurant Zagat Guide has given Cafe Pierre an excellent to extraordinary rating. Caf? Pierre serves continental cuisine daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Pierre offers elegantly appointed suites and rooms, each embellished with fine artefacts and equipped with the latest amenities. The hotel also offers specially equipped rooms for families with young children, and for guests with special needs.

The services and amenities in the room include 100% cotton oversized bath towels, Down pillows, hair dryer, in-room safe, refrigerated private bar, thick terry bathrobes and twice-daily housekeeping service. Video or laserdisc player, non-allergenic pillows, duvets, exercise equipment are available. Business services in the room include all-news cable network, clock radio, complimentary newspaper with breakfast, High-speed e-mail and Internet access, voice mail and multi-line telephone(s). Fax machines are available.