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The New York Helmsley Hotel

212 E 42nd St New York, 10017 New York

Hotel in New York's Midtown East - Grand Central neighborhood near Chrysler Building

Near Chrysler Building
Situated on a quiet block between Second and Third avenues, the New York Helmsley is 1 block from the iconic Chryler Building and 5 blocks east of Times Square and Broadway theaters. Show more
Sports on TV
A fine-dining restaurant with murals and a 2-story window-wall serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A lounge shows sporting events on a 60-inch TV. The restaurant, lounge, and lobby were renovated in 2010.
Wi-Fi access
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in all guestrooms, which also come with desks and multi-line speakerphones. Bathrooms include phones and terry-cloth robes. Hide

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4.3out of 5

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91%

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Traditional Double
This guestroom has 1 double bed with HealthSmart Top. The LCD TV is equipped with premium satellite channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). The marble bathroom provides a shower/tub combination, plush bathrobes, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. A complimentary copy of The New York Times is delivered on weekdays.
Traditional King - Standalone
This guestroom has 1 king bed with HealthSmart Top. The LCD TV is equipped with premium satellite channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). The marble bathroom provides a shower/tub combination, plush bathrobes, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. A complimentary copy of The New York Times is delivered on weekdays.
Traditional Corner King
This guestroom has 1 king bed with HealthSmart Top. The LCD TV is equipped with premium satellite channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). The marble bathroom provides a shower/tub combination, plush bathrobes, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. A complimentary copy of The New York Times is delivered on weekdays.
Deluxe King
Located on floor 23 or above, these guestrooms each have 1 king bed with HealthSmart Top. The LCD TV is equipped with premium satellite channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). The marble bathroom provides a shower/tub combination, plush bathrobes, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. A complimentary copy of The New York Times is delivered on weekdays.
Deluxe Double
Located on floor 23 or above, these guestrooms each have 2 double beds with HealthSmart Top. The LCD TV is equipped with premium satellite channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). The marble bathroom provides a shower/tub combination, plush bathrobes, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. A complimentary copy of The New York Times is delivered on weekdays.
Deluxe Corner King
Located on floor 23 or above, these guestrooms each have 1 king bed with HealthSmart Top. The LCD TV is equipped with premium satellite channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). The marble bathroom provides a shower/tub combination, plush bathrobes, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. A complimentary copy of The New York Times is delivered on weekdays.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • There are no room charges for children 16 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Pets accepted
  • Small pets only
  • No rollaway beds available
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 51 per day
    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
    • Hot and cold buffet breakfast fee: USD 21 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Renovations and Closures

The hotel will be renovating from 28 November 2011 to 15 May 2012. The following areas are affected: Bar/loungeDining venueExteriorFitness centerLobbyMeeting facilities

Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. Completion dates are subject to change.

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Property Amenities

  • Concierge desk
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Parking garage
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Business center
  • Banquet facilities
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • Total number of rooms - 776
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Medical assistance available
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Number of floors - 41
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Health club
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Express check-in
  • Luggage storage
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Room service
  • Laundry facilities
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Tour assistance
  • Valet parking
  • Umbrella
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge

Rooms

The New York Helmsley offers 776 guestrooms in a 41-story building. Amenities include desks and two dual-line speakerphones. Wireless Internet access is available.

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations also include telephones and bathrobes.

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Climate control
  • Voice mail
  • Multi-line phone
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wake-up calls
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathroom phone
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Television
  • Smoking permitted
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • In-room safe
  • Daily housekeeping (daily)
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

Dining

Leona's - Tri-level, fine-dining restaurant decorated with hand-painted murals of 19th-century Manhattan. Two-story window wall. Globally influenced American cuisine featuring beef and seafood. Open for breakfast (buffet and à la carte), lunch, dinner.

Harry's New York Bar - Bar/lounge with cherrywood-edged bar and 60-inch LCD projection TV. Open midday to late night.

The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York,  New York, Dining Lounge/Bar

Renovations and Closures

The hotel will be renovating from 28 November 2011 to 15 May 2012. The following areas are affected: Bar/loungeDining venueExteriorFitness centerLobbyMeeting facilities

Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. Completion dates are subject to change.

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Recreation

  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The New York Helmsley Hotel

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.3
Hotel condition:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.6
Neighbourhood:
4.4
92%

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out of 439 reviews

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Barbara B from Nottingham
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 10 Dec 2011

“Soon to be renovated with a name change”

Whn we arrived the receptionist was rude. The hotel is in need of some TLC we were told that the Helmsley will soon be no more it is being renovated and name changed. Itis a great location near to Subway within walking diatance of Grand Central and Times Square. The hotel was room only and the breakfast there was very expensive but there is a great little shop next door,Pax, where you can get eggs, bacon, porridge, cereals and a great cup of tea, a decent breakfast. They also do sandwiches fresh salad and are open to 9.30 at night. Across the the road is a great italian restuarant. When you had a shower only half of the water was fed to the shower the rest gave you a foot bath, and if you didn't keep the tap running all the water ran out of the sink before you finished. When refurbed it should be great. It has been taken over by the Starwood Group.

Area recommendations
Central Park is worth a visit. Maceys definately especially just before Christmas. Rockerfeller centre to see the christmas Tree.
When to go
Late November, December.
Getting there
Go for a direct flight changes are so exhausting.
Getting around
We were there for 4 nights and got an unlimited Metro Card for the subway.The roads are so busy the subway is best.
A Traveller
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Dec 2011

“I would stay there again.”

Very happy with Hotel and location.

Lynda G from Brisbane, Australia
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 23 Nov 2011

“Expensive for what you get.”

We were amazed to find that there were no tea/coffee facilities or cups/glasses in the room. Also we understood that we would have views over the city, but instead had views into an office block. Would not stay there again.

A Traveller from Pittsburgh
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 21 Nov 2011

“Not impressed”

Clean hotel with a convenient access to many NYC attractions but will not recommend to others and will not go back myself since the service was bad. Unfriendly front desk and constant drilling and hammering sound could be heard in my room at past mid night and around 7am. This is not what you would expect from a good priced hotel like this one. Complained but nothing happened and no one ever came back to me. It just makes me so sad when something like this happens....

David W from UK
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Nov 2011

“Great value hotel”

Starting with the staff at the very busy reception desk, they were charming, amusing and helpful at all times. Staff in the breakfast room are equally friendly and remember what you like. The concierge has not been to 'smile school' but he does know his stuff. This was my second visit and I will stay again next year.

A Traveller from Atlanta, Georgia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 Oct 2011

“Convenient location near Central Station”

We were only in NYC for 38 hours and only had time to sleep at the hotel; however, the time we spent there was delightful. Wonderful, comfortable bed and bedding, large, lush towels, excellent room service and friendly desk and wait staff. We highly recommend the hotel and would most definitely stay there again.

A Traveller from Grantham,united kingdom
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 10 Oct 2011

“Great hotel”

Very very satisfied with the hotel and services with exceptional views from high floors.very high standard service from front desk all the way threw to bar staff.some times front desk staff a little moody and the waitress for the bar some times moody.good location very close to the Chrysler building and only a 15 minute walk into time square.also have grand central station on your door step.

Area recommendations
I would recommend not to use the supper shuttle for airport transfer only because you are cramped in with 10 other people and it is a very bumpy ride.
John K from Mobile, AL
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Oct 2011

“Good Value // Changes Coming (?)”

Staff advised that the Starwood Group purchased the hotel and would be upgrading and improving facility. Mentioned that it would be rebranded as a "W" Hotel. Building and rooms are okay, but you could tell there has been some deferred maintenance. Place looks tired. Service was great; tub didn't drain and the engineer arrived ten minutes after I called. Location is convenient on 42nd Street to Theater District, access to subway, etc. Price we found on Expedia was great.

Robert B from London
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Oct 2011

“Great Location but a bit tired in places.”

The Helmsley is in a great location for exploring NYC, in the shadow of the wonderful Chrysler Building and near Grand Central Terminal and Times Sq. Our party took three rooms at the hotel and overall we enjoyed it. The lobby and bar are modern and friendly. However, some of the hotel rooms could do with an update, but they were clean and comfortable. The only frustrating issue we experienced was the electronic keys kept locking us out of our rooms. We then spent ages at reception getting them reactivated - and you need your passport to do this, so be warned.

A Traveller from Bristol, UK
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Oct 2011

“Fantastic Life Experience”

Brilliant!

The New York Helmsley Hotel

212 E 42nd St New York, 10017 New York

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Chrysler Building - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Grand Central Terminal - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • United Nations Headquarters - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • The Morgan Library and Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • New York Public Library - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • American Girl Place - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
  • Bryant Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Empire State Building - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • International Center of Photography - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Rockefeller Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Museum of Television and Radio - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Herald Square - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Macy's - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Radio City Music Hall - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • In business district
  • Full-service health spa nearby

The closest major airports to The New York Helmsley Hotel are:

New York, NY (TSS-East 34th Street Heliport) - 1 km / 0.6 mi

New York, NY (JRB-Downtown Manhattan Heliport) - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi

New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) - 9 km / 5.6 mi

Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.) - 18.4 km / 11.4 mi

New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) - 20 km / 12.4 mi

The preferred airport for The New York Helmsley Hotel is New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia).

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • New York, NY, United States (LGA-LaGuardia)

Area:

Midtown East - Grand Central, New York, New York, United States of America: Some of NYC’s best-known landmarks are north of 14th and south of 59th—or Midtown Manhattan. Its eastern half is home to many iconic skyscrapers, such as the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and Rockefeller Center. On Madison Avenue, ad execs help influence consumer spending on Fifth Avenue. Other highlights include Grand Central Station, the United Nations, and the Diamond District.

The New York Helmsley Hotel

212 E 42nd St New York, 10017 New York

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