RING IN NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE PIERRE

Meet Me at Two E for Champagne and more

NEW YORK - (December 7, 2009) - The Pierre plans a festive New Year's Eve celebration in Two E, the hotel's new bar/lounge. Champagne corks will pop beginning at 9:30 pm Dec 31st, and continue past 2:00 am to ring in the new year. Tickets are $125 per person for reserved table and seating, or $75 per person general admission.

Included in ticket price:

• Bottle of Champagne for two
• Selection of passed hot and cold hors d'oeuvres
• Party favors
• Midnight toast with Two E's newest Champagne cocktail
• DJ Johnny B from "on the MOVE Events"

Tuxedos and formal attire are very appropriate, although not required. Reservations: TWOE@TAJHOTELS.COM

Two E, named for the bar's location at 2 East 61st Street in the Pierre hotel, features classic cocktails meticulously crafted from the freshest ingredients, a coffee bar and afternoon tea. A menu from Executive Chef Stephane Becht complements the many beverage options, with light fare and small plates to share.

About The Pierre
The Pierre, on Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, is New York's newest AAA 5-Diamond hotel. First opened in 1930, the iconic hotel with 189 guestrooms, including 49 suites, was acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces as the luxury chain's U.S. flagship in 2005. The Pierre, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, re-opened June 1, 2009, following a $100 million renovations program to redesign all guestroom and bath interiors and add a new restaurant, Le Caprice, and a new destination lounge and bar, Two E. To book reservations, please call 1-800-743-7734 or visit http://www.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 groups of hotels, comprising 66 hotels in 45 locations across India with an additional 15 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa, South Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput 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 and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. For more information on Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces: www.tajhotels.com.

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