Located on a high floor of the legendary five star Hotel Pierre, this magnificent apartment occupies the entire front Fifth Avenue side of the Hotel and offers unparalleled direct views of Central Park and west to the Hudson River, north beyond the George Washington Bridge and south to Midtown Manhattan. Rarely available in the Pierre, this tower floor contains only two private apartments which share the elevator landing . The residence features a graceful layout with beautiful hardwood flooring, soaring ceilings and resplendant natural light streaming in from oversized windows. The handsome vestibule opens to a marble gallery which opens onto a corner living room. The formal dining room is large and airy. There is also a gracious powder room. The corner master suite features a large windowed bath, a second bath and ample closets. There are also two additional bedrooms, currently used as a reception room and a library with full bath. Individually controlled air conditioning and heating for each room and sound throughout are some of the additional special features of this home.Apartment owners enjoy included full access to all hotel services including 24-hour concierge service, twice daily maid service, around-the-clock room service, attended elevators, a fitness center and valet parking. The world famous restaurant, Sirio, owned by Le Cirque's Sirio Maccione, is located in the hotel along with a business center. The Pierre welcomes foreign purchasers and pied a terres. Built in 1928, the Pierre was designed by Schultze and Weaver. The 44-story structure is set back from Fifth Avenue, 500 feet above 61st Street, and is topped with a mansard-style copper roof. The Pierre was once owned by J. Paul Getty who bought it in 1938 and turned it into a cooperative in 1959. The building underwent a $100 million dollar renovation in 2005 and is now a luxury hotel and residence managed by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. The Pierre, the ultimate in luxurious hotel living, is now the only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond rated hotel on Upper East side.