The New York Helmsley

212 East 42Nd Street, New York City, New York United States

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Very Good, 8.1

Fast check-in

Comfortable room

Fantastic bar

3090 reviewsfrom verified guests

Within walking distance of the United Nations Headquarters, Times Square and Rockefeller Center is the Helmsley Hotel. With a Midtown location that places it near some of the most important business areas as well as many popular attractions, this New York hotel is ideal for leisure and business travelers alike.

The Helmsley Hotel is located at 212 E 42nd Street, which places it within walking distance from Grand Central Station and an easy commute to JFK and La Guardia airports respectively.

The Helmsley Hotel boasts “City Rooms”, providing beautiful views of the city, luxury bedding and wireless Internet access. There are also the famous suites, ranging from Junior to Presidential, and offering a separate work space or meeting room from which a business traveler can easily conduct their work.

Home to the famous “Harry’s Bar” the hotel also has a gourmet restaurant for its patrons to enjoy. There is also a fitness center, luxury toiletries and linens as well as high-end electronics including HD LCD televisions in every room and three line telephones with voicemail service.

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Hotel Features

General

Room Service, Restaurant, Pet Friendly, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Cable / Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, TV, Shower

Activities

Fitness Room/Gym, Tour Desk, Excursions, Fitness Facilities

Services

Business Center, Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Housekeeping, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Currency Exchange, Multilingual Staff, Safe-Deposit Box, ATM / Cash Machine, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Shops, Desk, Direct dial phone, Ticket Service, Ballroom, Audio/Visual Equipment, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Express Check-In/Check-Out

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Parking

Valet parking is offered at the hotel.

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Prior to 12:00 PM

FAQs

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What are your breakfast options?: Buffet breakfast is served daily in our Leona's restaurant from 7:00am to 10:30am and cost per person is $27 plus applicable taxes and gratuities.
What transport is available to get around?: The hotel is located one block east from Grand Central Station, a major transportation hub for subways servicing the boroughs, and Metro North going upstate New York.
What can I do nearby?: Grand Central Station, United Nations, and the Public Library are a short walk from the hotel, about five minutes. Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square and museum of modern art would be about a fifteen minute walk, Central Park a twenty minute walk.
Do you have internet?: Internet Wi-Fi is available in all our rooms and the fee is $9.95 per 24 hour; it is complementary for all our Starwood Preferred Guests.
Do you provide parking?: We have valet parking on premises and the fee for regular vehicles is $60 for 24 hours, and $70 for SUVs; no 'in or out' privileges. Vehicles are parked upon arrival and picked-up at check-out.

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Guest Reviews

A summary of 3090 guest reviews

We found 55 reviews that said the check-in and check-out process was quick
Out of 238 reviews about room comfort, 222 said the rooms were comfortable
100 guests reviewed the bar, 81 felt it had a great atmosphere and selection
1374 guests mentioned the hotel's location in a review, 1321 said it was conveniently located
We found 785 reviews that said the staff were helpful and polite
428 mentioned the cost of their booking in a review, 364 thought it was a fair price