The New York Helmsley

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

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Very Good, 8.3

Comfortable room

Comfortable beds

Excellent service

3164 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, Disabled Access, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Cable / Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, Complimentary Toiletries, TV, Wheel Chair Access, Bathrobes, Shower, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cots, Breakfast in the Room, Bedding/Pillow Choices

Activities

Fitness Room/Gym, Tour Desk, Tennis Courts, Medical Assistance Available, Excursions, Horse Riding, Hiking, Fitness Facilities, Health Centre

Services

Business Center, Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting / Child Services, Housekeeping, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Currency Exchange, Multilingual Staff, Safe-Deposit Box, Security Guard, News Stand, ATM / Cash Machine, Porters, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Shops, Photocopier, Desk, Direct dial phone, Ticket Service, Facsimile, Ballroom, Audio/Visual Equipment, Full-service catering, Exhibit Space, 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. Paid parking is available.

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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Out of 187 reviews about room comfort, 180 said the rooms were comfortable
235 guests mentioned the bed comfort in a review, 207 felt the beds were comfortable
648 guests mentioned the staff in a review, 584 found them helpful and polite
250 mentioned the cost of their booking in a review, 228 thought it was a fair price
Out of 962 reviews of the hotel's location, 946 said it's in a convenient spot
34 guests reviewed the shopping options, 31 felt they were good