The Helmsley Park Lane
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Hotel Overview
Well worth it
This is a grand old Hotel. I have stayed here several times and will continue to return when in...
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Fellow traveler 1
- Mar 24, 2013
Fantastic ,romantic stay
Our stay was wonderful, when entering the hotel it was beautiful and then staff was very friendly....
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Mega bucks
- Mar 10, 2013
Luxury Midtown hotel with Central Park views and an emphasis on service
Old-World elegance meets modern luxury at the Helmsley Park Lane overlooking Central Park. Spacious, richly decorated rooms include extra touches like nightly turndown service and feature views of the city or Central Park. The location puts travelers within blocks of Carnegie Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center and Fifth Avenue shops.The Helmsley Park Lane Rooms
- Executive City View 1 Queen Bed
- Wake up to inspiring views of Manhattan and the Hudson River, as well as the New York City skyline and partial views of Central Park, from this 312-to-331-square-foot guestroom, located on the upper floors of the hotel. This room has 1 queen bed and one oversize picture window. The flat-panel TV comes with cable channels. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge, voice mail, umbrella, and full length mirror are also featured. The marble bathroom offers bathrobes, bathroom phone extension, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and Gilchrist & Soames amenities.
- Executive One King Bed Park View
- Wake up to inspiring views of Manhattan and the Hudson River, as well as the New York City skyline and partial views of Central Park, from this 323-to-357-square-foot guestroom, located on the upper floors of the hotel. This room has 1 king bed and one oversize picture window. The flat-panel TV comes with cable channels. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge, voice mail, umbrella, and full length mirror are also featured. The marble bathroom offers bathrobes, bathroom phone extension, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and Gilchrist & Soames amenities.
- Executive Two Double Bed City View
- Wake up to inspiring views of Manhattan and the Hudson River, as well as the New York City skyline and partial views of Central Park, from this 423-square-foot luxurious guestroom, located on the upper floors of the hotel. This room has 2 double beds and one oversize picture window. The flat-panel TV comes with cable channels. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge, voice mail, umbrella, and full length mirror are also featured. The marble bathroom offers bathrobes, bathroom phone extension, vanity mirror, hair dryer, and Gilchrist & Soames amenities.
- Executive Park View Junior Suite
- Wake up to inspiring views of Manhattan and the Hudson River, as well as partial park views, from this 485-square-foot suite, located on the upper floors of the hotel. This suite has 1 king bed. The flat-panel TV comes with cable channels. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. The daily New York Times is complimentary. The marble bathroom offers bathrobes and Gilchrist & Soames amenities. The hotel provides evening turndown service. Guest rooms are smoking.
- Executive Two Double Beds, Park View
- Desk. 30-inch flat-panel television with cable/satellite channels. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Free local calls. Fax machine and in-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Bath amenities include phone, hair dryer, and makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning. Turndown service available on request. Non-Smoking. Guest rooms are smoking.
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- New York
- Nearby airports
- -LGA- La Guardia Airport is fifteen (15) miles away
- Area description
- The Helmsley Park Lane is ideally located on Central Park, just west of Fifth Avenue, and steps away from premier shops and midtown businesses, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, Lincoln Center
Nearby points of interest
- Takashimaya: 0.1 mi
- Bergdorf Goodman: 0.1 mi
- FAO Schwarz: 0.1 mi
- Fifth Avenue: 0.1 mi
- Metropolitan Club: 0.1 mi
- Harmonie Club: 0.2 mi
- Municipal Art Society: 0.2 mi
- 57th Street: 0.2 mi
- Bloomingdale's: 0.2 mi
- Knickerbocker Club: 0.2 mi
- Trump Tower: 0.2 mi
- Henri Bendel: 0.2 mi
- Tuscan Square: 0.2 mi
- Barney's: 0.2 mi
- CitySpire Center: 0.2 mi
- Takashimaya: 0.1 mi
- Bergdorf Goodman: 0.1 mi
- FAO Schwarz: 0.1 mi
- Fifth Avenue: 0.1 mi
- Metropolitan Club: 0.1 mi
- Harmonie Club: 0.2 mi
- Municipal Art Society: 0.2 mi
- 57th Street: 0.2 mi
- Bloomingdale's: 0.2 mi
- Knickerbocker Club: 0.2 mi
- Trump Tower: 0.2 mi
- Henri Bendel: 0.2 mi
- Tuscan Square: 0.2 mi
- Barney's: 0.2 mi
- CitySpire Center: 0.2 mi
- Carnegie Hall: 0.2 mi
- Rose Museum: 0.2 mi
- University Club: 0.2 mi
- Victorian Gardens, Central Park: 0.3 mi
- Central Park Zoo: 0.3 mi
- Sony Wonder Technology Lab: 0.3 mi
- Sony Building: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Modern Art Design Store: 0.3 mi
- Museum of American Folk Art: 0.3 mi
- Park Avenue: 0.3 mi
- American Craft Museum: 0.3 mi
- New Amsterdam Theater: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Modern Art (MOMA): 0.3 mi
- CBS Building: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Television and Radio: 0.3 mi
- Paley Park: 0.3 mi
- Paine Webber Art Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Arts and Design: 0.4 mi
- Lever House: 0.4 mi
- Equitable Center: 0.4 mi
- Broadway: 0.4 mi
- Radio City Music Hall: 0.4 mi
- Columbus Circle mall: 0.4 mi
- Bloomberg Tower: 0.4 mi
- Cathedral of St. Patrick: 0.5 mi
- Time Warner Center: 0.5 mi
- Roseland: 0.5 mi
- New York Institute of Technology: 0.5 mi
- GE Building: 0.5 mi
- Lincoln Center: 0.5 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (353)
Ratings and reviews for The Helmsley Park Lane
- All travelers (353) 4 / 5
- Business (43) 3.7 / 5
- Couples (156) 4 / 5
- Families (89) 3.9 / 5
- Friends (25) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (23) 3.6 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (2) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
math ladies
Helmsley park lane
The rooms were very old and out of date. For the price we expected more up to date. The bathroom was right out of the 1960's
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Whiskey bar was fun!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
DocM
Ho Hum Helmsley
Hotel was not anywhere near what we expected. Older hotel, outdated bathrooms, internet and TV never worked properly despite complaining several times. The most amazing thing was having to order ice from room service whenever we needed it $$$!! We were charged for snacks that we never took. It all made for a very unhappy week-end. It was close to the Met Central Park and MOMA
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Location
When I checked in I had paid for 2 rooms. Their computer showed only 1 room. They required that I give a credit card to pay for 2nd room (again) in case they could not get it fixed with [...].Ultimately worked out [...] but the process was time consuming and upsetting.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great location. Walked around Central Park. Toured Columbus Circle Whole Foods. Walked around 15 Central Park West - Lloyd Blankfein was walking out as we passed by - kind of cool........ Had a great dinner at Bobby Vans - about 10 minute walk.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Awesome first time trip to NYC
We took a cab to the hotel at 8 am and were hoping to check in early which thankfully we were able to do! That was really nice. Great location, friendly staff, but we did have an unfortunate experience with room service. I orderd pancakes for breakfast and when my boyfriend had a bite he bit into glass that was inside our pancakes! It was horrible but thankfully he wasn't hurt. The room service staff was rude to us when we let them know what happened. We didn't let the bad experience bother us and made no fuss but when we checked out I let them know what happened and they apologized and said they were not aware of the incident. There is a subway stop right outside the hotel which was very convenient. All the wonderful high end stores are very close to the hotel. The hotel feels old but it is nice and clean, I wouldn't recommend it for a young couple like us.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Manhattan
trip to manhattan
Overall, our experience was good. For the price I would have expected more consideration from the staff. I had a computer issue that would have been nice to have some additional help on.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
There are great selections in the Immediate area. Check out Uncle Jacks.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Decent hotel for the price
The hotel is in a good location and has very convenient access to midtown and subways. The room was small but adequate. Despite being in a "quiet" location, I could still hear street noise.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Good location
The location is fantastic, but the service and room are just OK.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
XXX
Fitness center was good room service was slow and pricey internet connectivity easy, but separate charge per day housekeeping did a very good job night-time street noise bad; windows ineffective on noise
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Eat elsewhere. Prices on Central Park South are absurd. Walk one block south on Sixth Avenue for breakfast and a few more blocks for other meals
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
mediocre at best
The hotel charges over $500 dollars per night. The rooms are nothing special and appear worn out. Continental breakfast is pathetic.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Ceedree
Amazing view but a dated room
[...] The key card didn't work, so I returned to reception. When I returned to the desk they offered me an alternative room, smaller, but with a park view. I went to the room and the key card did not work again, and had to return to the desk a second time - security needed to escort me to my room to let me in. This hotel had a comfortable bed, nice touches like slippers and floor mats, but there was wear and tear on the walls, furniture and the bathroom needed an update. The view was the best i've had in New York, but for the cost of the room I would have expected a renovated hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Put on your running shoes and take a long walk through Central Park. You experience life like a real New Yorker, and the energy and nature in this national gem is amazing. Truly an oasis in this busy city.
