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The New York Helmsley

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#71 of 349 hotels in New York City
Description: Modern, business-oriented hotel 2 blocks from the United Nations and Grand Central Station, convenient to 5th Avenue shopping.
  • Address
    212 E 42nd St
    New York City, NY 10017
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 483 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 343 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 330 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 335 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 344 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 3 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 370 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 370 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 50% based on 370 reviews Young singles
    • 40% based on 370 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 370 reviews Families with young children

Reviews of The New York Helmsley

( 1-10 of 486 )
5 of 5 stars
Worcester, UK
Aug 17, 2008

We booked this hotel based mainly on the comments from this websitre but were not 100% sure due to some negative comments. When we arrived there, everything was great. the room was all we wanted, very clean, all you need was there and a great bathroom. All was very clean and we did not have one complain for the 4... more

5 of 5 stars
Covina, CA
Aug 14, 2008

I stayed at the NY Helmsley Aug. 8th - 13th and it was absolutely wonderful. I purchased my stay mostly based on the reasonable price, cleanliness, and location. After reading the reviews on tripadvisor about the service, I was pleased with booking the hotel however, once I arrived, the service from everyone at the hotel was a bonus. The rooms... more

Aug 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We (family of four) have just returned home after staying for a week at the Helmsley and had the holiday of a lifetime, all of the previous reviews/photos on tripadvisor really helped us. Staff very friendly and helpful, location brilliant ie very near to Grand Central, we purchased 7 day subway/bus metro cards for $25 each (real bargin). Fausto the... more

4 of 5 stars
Gibraltar
Aug 1, 2008

We got a good price - about $225 a night for 4 sharing I asked for a room with a good view, we were on 27th floor and could see the Chrysler building. We did not hear any street noise at this level. Hotel was clean, safe, lifts always available and the location near to Grand Central Terminal was good.... more

5 of 5 stars
North Carolina
Jul 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Our family had a wonderful stay at the Helmsley! The room was considerably larger than most NY hotels. We had 2 adults and 2 preteens and didn't feel at all cramped. We arrived at 10:00am and the front desk was more than pleasant, even offering to get us into a room right away! We dealt with Pei at the desk... more

4 of 5 stars
Glen Echo, Maryland
Jul 29, 2008

My son and I stayed for the 4th of July to see the Fireworks. The hotel was filled to the fills, with many, many foreigners in the for holiday. The line to checkin went to the door, but did move. We stayed on the 22nd floor in a double-double. It was fine - comfortable clean beds, decent, but not glamerous... more

5 of 5 stars
Kenosha, WI
Jul 24, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Helmsley in mid-July 2008 and I can't say enough good things about it. The hotel is located about three blocks east of Grand Central Station, so you don't have a far walk to get to the train. The cab ride there from LaGuardia was about $25, which isn't too bad. The area is quite safe and... more

4 of 5 stars
SurfCity12
Jul 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I picked this hotel due to its location and the value. It is located right down the street from Grand Central which is a main stop for all of the subways. Orbitz had a special on the room rate which made the Helmsley a bargain. As far as the room was concerned we stayed on the 26th floor. You could... more

4 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
Jul 19, 2008

Great central location, pretty good value too. We stayed for 5 nights and got a great room on 41st floor overlooking the Chrysler building - not good for someone who's scared of heights but I got used to it! Agree with other reviewers that it's better value to avoid hotel breakfast and go to Pax Deli next door, where you... more

4 of 5 stars
scotland
Jul 19, 2008

room was tired but good location. Holes in sheets but really comfy bed. Good handy deli next door. All special requests were met and staff I did meet were friendly and helpfull. more

Reviews of The New York Helmsley

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