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The New York Helmsley Hotel

User score 4.4 out of 5 See all reviews
212 East 42nd Street,New York, NY 10017
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Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

The New York Helmsley is a world-class hotel, nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The stay can be memorable and exceed all of your expectations. The moment you step into the lobby, you will immediately notice the attention to detail that the Helmsley name is synonymous with.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Nov 25, check-out Nov 26

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(80 reviews)

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Hotel address: 212 East 42nd Street, New York, NY  10017  

 

Area served

New York.

Area airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Amenities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets OK
  • Wireless internet
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Internet Access
  • Room service
  • Fitness room
  • Restaurant
  • Concierge
  • Health Club
  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities

Dining

Harry's Bar

Bar offers light fare in a casual atmosphere, perfect for enjoying specialty cocktails or simply unwinding after work. For the enjoyment bar has 60 inch LCD Projection TV, so you can watch any breaking news or keep up with your favorite sports team. Serving from 12 noon to 12 midnight, 7 days.

Mindy's Restaurant

This restaurant is few steps away; it is a multi-tiered gourmet restaurant featuring award-wining American cuisine with a strong emphasis on New York State products, including wines and beers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served every day in a soothing ambience with genuinely friendly and impeccable service.

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

Executive Room

This room offers you with choice of either King or Double bed, three two-line phones with voicemail, express video checkout, Complimentary wireless Internet access, cotton pique robe and complimentary weekday delivery of The New York Times. Each of room spacious bathrooms has a multitude of plush bathroom linen and a selection of European toiletries made exclusively for Helmsley Hotels.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Nov 25, check-out Nov 26

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(80 reviews)

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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Nice Hotel

Anonymous, Torrance, * Nov 4, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Helmsley is a nice hotel. We would have liked a room with a better view. It was clean and comfortable. Service was ... good. We would have liked a way to heat up some water for tea or coffee. I would recommend it, but it is a little pricey.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

It was not far to Times Square. Close walk to Grand Central station.


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Score

2 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of The New York Helmsley Hotel

William Oct 12, 2008

The check-in experience was very unfriendly. We were told nothing, and had to find our way to the elevator and our room ... ourselves. The parking fees were very high for NYC per night. We would not recommend this hotel or stay there again. Beds were not comfortable. Outside staff were very friends and helpful. Wish that could have been transfered to inside help.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
2
Value:
1
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Somewhat a good location for the theater district, but much nicer hotels far closer, but were not available for that weekend.


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Score

2 out of 5

Quick tip

Too expensive

Eileen, Sewell Oct 12, 2008

Only stayed here as the rest of the wedding guests were here. Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. No special amenities. ... Charged for internet access in business center. No complementary am coffee.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
1
Dining options:
2

Trip purpose: Leisure

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Short walk to theatres.


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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.4 out of 5

(80 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.

Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."

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4 out of 5

Quick tip

Nice Hotel

Anonymous, Torrance, * Nov 4, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Helmsley is a nice hotel. We would have liked a room with a better view. It was clean and comfortable. Service was ... good. We would have liked a way to heat up some water for tea or coffee. I would recommend it, but it is a little pricey.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

It was not far to Times Square. Close walk to Grand Central station.


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Score

2 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of The New York Helmsley Hotel

William Oct 12, 2008

The check-in experience was very unfriendly. We were told nothing, and had to find our way to the elevator and our room ... ourselves. The parking fees were very high for NYC per night. We would not recommend this hotel or stay there again. Beds were not comfortable. Outside staff were very friends and helpful. Wish that could have been transfered to inside help.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
2
Value:
1
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Somewhat a good location for the theater district, but much nicer hotels far closer, but were not available for that weekend.


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Score

2 out of 5

Quick tip

Too expensive

Eileen, Sewell Oct 12, 2008

Only stayed here as the rest of the wedding guests were here. Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. No special amenities. ... Charged for internet access in business center. No complementary am coffee.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
1
Dining options:
2

Trip purpose: Leisure

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Short walk to theatres.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

great location, comfortable rooms

Anonymous, Seattle Sep 29, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

i travel to new york quite a bit for work. this was my first stay at the new york helmsley. i thought that the bed was very ... comfortable and the location can't be beat; it's right down the street from grand central station as well as a subway stop. the rooms were clean, the staff was friendly.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure and Business

Shopping tip, Short Walk

the hotel is very close to new york's best shopping and right next door to a deli so that you can stay energized while you shop.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellent choice for price

Michael, Edina Sep 21, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel was just fine and a much lower cost option than other midtown Manhattan hotels. No complaints with staff or ... facilities and would easily choose to stay there again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Time savers tip, Short Walk

Grand Central Station and easy sghopping access


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Score

1 out of 5

Quick tip

Frank Sep 15, 2008

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
1
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
2
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Business

Dining tip, Short Walk


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Score

4 out of 5

Staff was great!

Anonymous Sep 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The front desk staff, conceirge and doormen were terrific. The met all of our needs promptly. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure


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Score

5 out of 5

Phillip, Vero Beach Sep 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 2 children (ages 13 to 17)


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

My review of The New York Helmsley Hotel

Anonymous Sep 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The only thing issue we had was the shower made a lot of noise, there was more water coming out of the facuet then the shower ... head, and water went on the floor while taking a shower, I think the shower curtain was not long enough to keep the water in the tub.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
1
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 3 adults

Shopping tip, Short Walk

Time Square was only 4 blocks from the hotel.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellent Accommodations

Anonymous Sep 15, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The New York Helmsley was a great place for us to stay. The room was very clean and the hotel staff was very friendly. The ... concierge was very helpful - making dinner reservations for us and providing us with some ideas on what to do while in New York City. The location was well within walking distance of Broadway, Fifth Avenue etc.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 1 adults

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Broadway shows are well within walking distance or a short cab ride away.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Hotel Staff

Anonymous, Worcester Sep 13, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The staff at the New York Hemsley were very courteous and helpful. This includes the front desk, the bell service staff as ... well as the restaurant wait staff. The bell service staff were personable while remaining professional.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Shopping tip, Short Walk

The street market on 6th Ave on Saturday morning, was unexpected but fun.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great location

Bill, Elmira Aug 28, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Great location to stay while visiting NYC. Very friendly staff.Location is far enough away from Time Square to be peacful. ... But close enough to walk to see all the sites.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 2 children (ages 6 to 12)

Entertainment tip, Short Walk


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Score

1 out of 5

Over-priced

Richard, Palm Beach Aug 25, 2008

This hotel lives on its reputation when Leona Helmsley was alive. It is run-down and there is a good deal of upgrading ... needed, particularly in the bathrooms.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
1
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
1
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Business


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Score

5 out of 5

Good value for money

Cheryl, Centerville Aug 20, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I was very favorably impressed with this hotel. The room was very comfortable, and worked well for getting some work done ... while away from the office. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was great too - right downtown, and close to the business center. All in all, a very enjoyable experience.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Business


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

NY HELMSLEY TOTALLY ROCKS

Margarita Aug 11, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

From the moment I checked in to the moment I left I was satisfied! Everyone was nice, some addressed me by name which is un ... heard of I loved the fact that at night they asked for the key which made me secure knowing that they care for our safety. When I came in and explained that I was late from the airport due to my delayed luggage; they kept my room and informed me first thing next day that my luggage had arrived. Harry's Bar was wonderful and I really felt at home. I will for sure stay there again. THANK YOU EVERYONE AT NY HELMSLEY!!!! Much luv and God Bless.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

The Chrystler Building will be your guiding light.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great place to stay

John, Lake Elsinore, CA Aug 4, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The New York Helmsley is in a great location for walking the streets of New York. It is close to Grand Central and within ... walking distance of Times Square and Central Park. The room was very nice, clean, roomy and comfortable. The hotel staff was very helpfull. We will stay there again on our next visit.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 4 adults

Entertainment tip, Short Walk

Grand Central Station is two blocks away.


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Score

5 out of 5

A great stay for visitors!

Becky, Garland, TX Aug 4, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This was our first family trip to New York City. We are a family of five, but the kids are 21, 23, and 25. Our main objective ... was a ny yankees game and area site seeing. The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, New York is a great hotel for tourists. It was clean and the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. We did not spend much time at the hotel. It is not a resort type stay, but you are in New York City, who stays in their hotel much? It was a few blocks from Grand Central Station were we caught the subway or you could get a taxi right at the hotel. We thought we wanted closer to Times Square, but we were very glad we did not stay in or near times square! We felt very safe in and around The New York Helmsley Hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel and we would stay here again. And it was the best price.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
2

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 5 adults


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Great Location-Helpful Staff

Anonymous Aug 3, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Two 50 something Moms and two 20 something daughters on a long weekend in NYC. Great location, fabulous deli next door for ... early morning coffee and breakfast. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Concierge recommendations were all good - loved DaNico in Little Italy. Room was nothing special, but comfortable enough for four women in two double beds. Needed more hangers and towels, no problem. Delivered promptly. Bar and lobby well appointed and comfortable. Elevators a little slow, but hotel was crowded with European tourists - very interesting people watching. Would return without hesitation and would recommend to family and friends.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure

Traveled with: 4 adults

Shopping tip, Short Walk

42nd between 2nd and 3rd....shopping, Grand Central Station, NY Public Library, 5th ave. shopping. Walk to Times Sq., Theatre district, etc.


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Score

4 out of 5

Quick tip

Great staff

Robert, Joliet, * Aug 3, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Hotel was pretty close to everything. The room was pretty basic for the price. The staff was very helpful and nice. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
2
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
2
Dining options:
3

Trip purpose: Leisure

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Everything was very close to the hotel.


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Wonderful service!

Judith, Queensbury, NY Aug 2, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Not only was the staff at the Helmsley polite and helpful, but they seem to really enjoy helping out the quests. Our ... check-in host was not only helpful, but he was funny and cheerful! The room was clean and I enjoyed the free internet access. The location of this hotel is excellent as you could easily walk to grand central if you are traveling by train. There are many good delis and restaurants within 1-2 blocks. We also took advantage of a CVS, which was next door.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Trip purpose: Leisure and Business

Traveled with: 2 children (ages 13 to 17)

Dining tip, Short Drive

You must visit an Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village called Morandy's. It's on 7th and Waverly and in addition to the food being excellent, it has a fun welcoming atmosphere! Reasonably priced too!


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