The New York Helmsley Hotel

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The New York Helmsley Hotel

212 East 42nd Street, NY 10017 Manhattan (New York) (Show map)

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7.8

This world class establishment is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan and offers luxurious amenities just steps away from Grand Central Station, the United Nations Plaza and Times Square.

Helmsley features a grand marble lobby. The attention to detail will grab guest's attention just as they arrive. Enjoy spacious guestrooms boasting HealthSmart mattresses by Simmons and comfortable, cotton robes.

After a day of exploring the exciting area, have dinner at Helmsley's award-winning restaurant, which offers fine dining in a multi-tiered setting. After dinner, stop by the bar for an international selection of drinks and light fare in a cozy atmosphere.

Rooms: 776.

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Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Family Rooms, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Heating, Airconditioning.

Activities

Fitness Centre.

Services

Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Tour Desk, ATM/Cash Machine on site.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site and costs USD 51.00 per day.

Hotel Policies

These are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.

Check-In

16:00 hours

Check-Out

12:00 hours

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.

If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted credit cards

American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Discover

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel information

The hotel offers over 5,000 square feet of space available for a variety of events.

The elegant ballroom, The Knickerbocker, features floor to ceiling windows, rich oak detail, lush burgundy hues and crystal chandeliers.

On-site ceremony services are available at no additional charge.

Food & beverage

Experience the best happy hour in town at Harry's Bar, which offers light fare in a casual atmosphere.

Mindy's Restaurant serves globally influenced, American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Harry's Bar and Mindy's Restaurant offer room service daily from 6:45 AM until 11:30 PM.

The dining facilities can accommodate special dietary needs, please contact the hotel in advance.

Room information

The hotel's spacious rooms and suites offer a variety of comforts and amenities in a classically appointed setting. All accommodations include three 2 line phones with voicemail, HealthSmart mattresses by Simmons, complimentary weekday New York Times, and cotton robes .

Area information

The hotel is conveniently located on east 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Grand Central Station and the United Nations are just 2 blocks away. Within 5 blocks, guests will find 5th Avenue shopping, Times Square, the Theater district and the Empire State Building.

Important information

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required for incidental charges. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Cribs for infants are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

This hotel has on-site parking. There are no "in and out" privileges. Charges apply.

The cancel policy is prior to 4:00 pm EST 24 hours before arrival date to avoid a charge of one night’s room and tax to the credit card.

***When booking 5 or more rooms different cancellation policies may apply.***

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The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at The New York Helmsley Hotel.
They are opinions of guests that reflect their experiences when staying at this hotel.

Total

7.8

Based on 1241 reviews

Staff	8.1
Services	7.7
Clean	8.2
Comfort	8
Value for money	7

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Denise

Sunrise, United States of America
5

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7.5

Anonymous

Ireland
5

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I was not that pleased with the front desk reception on checking in.

Anonymous

Canada
5

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Location, cleanliness, view, friendly staff, nice rooms

9.5

Anonymous

Ireland
5

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The comfort of the rooms and the location, so close to everything.

The price of drinks at the Bar. expensive.

Bachtiar

Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia
5

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location

no drinks voffee making facilities or hot water

7.5

Anonymous

Ireland
5

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Location, it was very central

Thought the room for 4 was on the small size.

Henry

MID-GLAM., United Kingdom
5

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Central position & relaxed atmosphere

Misleading price structure & excessive service costs added to food drinks etc.

8.5

Anonymous

Ireland
5

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Anonymous

Ireland
5

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Very comfortable with friendly staff

The staff were a bit too up front about tipping

Anonymous

Ireland
5

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Location excellent, Staff extremly helpful, Spotlessly clean, Beds in room very comfortable

Drinks in the bar overpriced 10.00 dollars for a small glass of wine

Anonymous

France
5

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Location

there was no mini-bar in the room - which I use to get bottled water usually.

6.5

Anonymous

Czech Republic
5

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location, cleanliness

There was no minibar, no facilities for making tea or coffee in the room and breakfast was not included in the price.

Anonymous

Ireland
5

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Good views fron bedroom

7.5

Gyorgyi̇

istanbul, Turkey
5

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european expresso cofee

Eleanor

Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
5

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The first day we arrived we were looked after by diedre at the front desk her welcome to the hotel was very nice the restruant steff looked after us very well we had breakfast every morning in the hotel very relaxed roxey was great she looked after us so well we enjoyed our stay the staff made us feel so welcome we will be back well done to all

Evgueni

Busan, Korea, South
5

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7.5

Mona

pharr, United States of America
5

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7.5

Anonymous

Ireland
5

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René

Brussels, Belgium
5

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Excellent king size bed.

The bathroom was not very clean, some long black hairs of my predecessor in the tub.

Anonymous

Ireland
5

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Claire

Cabra, Ireland
5

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