New York Helmsley, New York Details

Property Name: New York Helmsley Hotel
Hotel Chain Name: Utell
Address: 212 E 42nd St
Number of Rooms: 776
Number of Floors: 41
Longitude & Latitude: -73.97, 40.75
Room Types Available: Deluxe Corner King, Deluxe Double, Traditional Corner King, Traditional Double, Traditional King
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 48

Weekday Room Price Range: $223 to $429
Weekend Room Price Range: $223 to $488
Extra Person Charges: $34.99

Star Rating: 3.5
Average Review Rating: 4.37
Number of Customer Reviews: 694
First Customer Review Date: 03/15/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/18/2012

Recent New York Helmsley Review: "We (couple) enjoyed staying at the Helmsley very much. The hotel was the base for all our excursions around the city. Conveniently located in walking distance to most places like shopping, entertainment, dining, subway etc. We walked up to 16 blocks, otherwise used the subway and taxi at night. The room in the 28th floor was large enough with a view to the next office building. The king-size bed was spacious and very clean. The next door 'Pax Wholesome Food' shop had the perfect and affordable breakfast every day. The room safe was convenient. Walking to the hotel at any time seemed to be safe (we returned once at 4:30am). Check-in/out was quick. Free wireless Internet service was fast, but had a few hickups (couldn't reach Internet at times). The cleaning staff cleaned very thoroughly and did not even leave a glass for us after the second night. The computerized minibar was not for us. It was not even allowed to leave personal stuff in the fridge (sensors are monitoring every item of the minibar). All in all a very good hotel experience at a reduced price. The hotel bar (Harry's New York Bar) is now under renovation and was closed the last few days we stayed at the hotel."


Check-in Time: 4 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near New York Helmsley: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Diner's, Olive Garden, Starbucks, Zabihah World
Attractions Near New York Helmsley: Mikomos (dating spots), Da Vinci Tour, Attractions, Zoo, CVS
Other Hotels Near New York Helmsley: 70 Park Avenue Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel, Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel New York City, Roger Smith Hotel, Courtyard By Marriott New York City Manhattan Fifth Avenue, Affinia Shelburne
Hotel Rooms
This 41-story hotel offers 775 contemporary Hotel Rooms decorated with light-toned wood furniture and beds with floral-patterned bedspreads. Bathrooms include marble vanities and telephones, and are stocked with Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Laptop-compatible in-room safes are complimentary. Refrigerators are available on request.


Location
The New York Helmsley is located in New York, N.Y., three blocks from the United Nations headquarters and Fifth Avenue shops. Times Square and Radio city Music Hall are located seven blocks from this property.
Hotel Features
The New York Helmsley is clad in a sleek chrome-and-black-glass exterior. The lobby features marble pillars and décor designed in regal tones of gold and crimson. Mindy's tri-level restaurant is decorated with hand-painted murals of 19th-century Manhattan and serves globally influenced American cuisine. Harry's New York Bar features a cherrywood-edged bar and a 60-inch LCD projection television. A business center houses two computer stations. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the hotel. A total of 10,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. A complimentary fitness center contains cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, and free weights.


Expert Tip
The New York Helmsley hotel is two blocks from Grand Central Station where transportation options includes subway, bus and airport shuttle services.


Notifications and Fees:

  • There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.

    • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.
  • Valet parking: US$ 52 per day

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Overview
    Built in 1981 by infamous real-estate mogul Leona Helmsley, the New York Helmsley Hotel combines a prime Midtown location with boutique-level service. The modern, 41-story hotel lies within a 5-minute walk of the Chrysler Building, an Art Deco skyscraper that was once the world's tallest building. Walk a half-block farther to the "Heart of New York City," Grand Central Terminal--a transportation hub that features 5 gourmet restaurants, an international dining concourse, and 50 boutiques.

    Just a 5-minute walk east of the New York Helmsley, the 18-acre United Nations Headquarters complex overlooks the East River. In the mood for shopping? The high-end boutiques of Fifth Avenue are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.

    Times Square is a short taxi ride away, but before you head out to a Broadway show, stop by Leona's for dinner. Redesigned in 2010, the restaurant features a seasonal menu of innovative American fare. After the show, sip a martini in Harry's New York Bar, named after Leona's late husband. Have a touch of insomnia? The hotel's complimentary fitness center is open 24 hours.

    At the end of a day full of meetings or sight-seeing, sink into a Simmons Beautyrest Westbury Plush bed with a HealthSmart Top. Watch a movie on the LCD TV, or check email with wireless Internet access (surcharge). Have a soak in the marble bathroom stocked with Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. When you're finished, wrap yourself in a plush bathrobe, and read The New York Times--it's complimentary on weekdays. And there's no need to leave your furry friend at home: small dogs are permitted for no additional fee. (The hotel's pet-friendly policy is a legacy of Leona Helmsley, who willed $12 million to her white Maltese, Trouble.)
    Renovation information

    The hotel will be renovating from 28 November 2011 to 15 May 2012. The following areas are affected:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Exterior
  • Fitness center
  • Lobby
  • Meeting 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.

    A short guide to Midtown

    Some of NYC’s best-known landmarks are north of 14th and south of 59th—or Midtown Manhattan. Here, couples kiss atop the Empire State Building. Grand Central Station’s opal-faced clock is a famed meeting spot. While fortunes are made on Wall Street, fortunes are spent at Fifth Avenue’s shops. Other highlights include Madison Square Garden, the United Nations, and the Garment and Diamond districts.

    Recreation

    Open 24 hours a day, the complimentary fitness center provides free weights and cardio and strength-training machines. After your workout, enjoy a complimentary chilled bottle of water.

    Dining at New York Helmsley

    Leona's - This multi-level restaurant reopened in 2010 with a new name (in honor of the hotel's founder), decor (Art Deco meets modern), and menu (contemporary American cuisine with global influences). Signature dishes include Seared Diver Sea Scallops with Sweet Potatoes and White Chocolate Sauce. Open for buffet breakfast and à la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Harry's New York Bar - Guests enjoy wines by the glass and creative cocktails in this elegant lounge. "Light bites" on the bar menu include Mini Truffle Cheeseburgers and Crab Cake Sliders. Open from midday to late night.

    In-room dining - Available during limited hours.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Notification and 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.

    Services
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Tour assistance
  • Valet parking
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge desk
  • Concierge services
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-In
  • Health club
  • Laundry facilities
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    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of floors: 41;
  • Number of rooms: 776;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Tours/ticket assistance;
  • Umbrella;
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
    • Check-In time is 4 PM
    Check-Out time is Noon

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    • Property Facts
  • Check-In time starts at: 4 PM
  • Pets accepted
  • Small pets only
  • No rollaway beds available

  • 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.

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