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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
The New York Helmsley is a world-class hotel, nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The stay can be memorable and exceed all of your expectations. The moment you step into the lobby, you will immediately notice the attention to detail that the Helmsley name is synonymous with. "Great News! We are currently upgrading our lobby and contemporizing our food and beverage outlets. All Food and Beverage Services will be offered through room service and the front office services will remain unaffected"
Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 25, check-out Dec 26
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Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.7 out of 5
(100 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
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The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Hotel address: 212 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017
New York.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
The New York Helmsley is conveniently located on east 42nd street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, two blocks from either Grand Central Station or the United Nations and just five blocks from 5th Avenue Shopping, Times Square, the Theater district and the Empire State Building.
Bar offers light fare in a casual atmosphere, perfect for enjoying specialty cocktails or simply unwinding after work. For the enjoyment bar has 60 inch LCD Projection TV, so you can watch any breaking news or keep up with your favorite sports team. Serving from 12 noon to 12 midnight, 7 days.
This restaurant is few steps away; it is a multi-tiered gourmet restaurant featuring award-wining American cuisine with a strong emphasis on New York State products, including wines and beers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served every day in a soothing ambience with genuinely friendly and impeccable service.
Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room
Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 25, check-out Dec 26
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
3.7 out of 5
(100 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
3 out of 5
False
Chrun Nov 23, 2009
It was cold in the room at night. Very poor room service at high prices. In any way they did not substitute the inconvienence ... of reconstruction.
Traveler type: Couples
Oysteria just opposite the hotel
Score
3 out of 5
reno revamp
pattypan Oct 29, 2009
unfortunately, was unaware the hotel was under renovation. Maybe [...] should mention this before you book! Room was fine, ... but check-in and concierge and business centre area with computers seemed to be out of sorts; not running smoothly. Printers could not print my boarding cards for flight. Have been to this hotel before and enjoyed, I hope it will be back to normal after the reno.
Traveler type: Friends
Score
3 out of 5
not bad for a construction site
cap10dave Oct 25, 2009
Room was perfectly average, view was excellent, staff was very friendly and helpful ...
Traveler type: Business
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
Oysteria just opposite the hotel
--Chrun, Moscow, Russia Nov 23, 2009
If you want to be close to Times Square, this hotel fits the bill.
--Travelin Mom, Pittsburgh, PA Oct 13, 2009
If you're looking for a hotel that is convenient in re good nightlife, I would recommend finding another hotel - something closer to the west or east village. There isn't much to do in and around the Helmsley area.
--i lurve LA, Los Angeles, CA Sep 10, 2009
Overall score
3.7 out of 5
(100 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
3 out of 5
False
Chrun Nov 23, 2009
It was cold in the room at night. Very poor room service at high prices. In any way they did not substitute the inconvienence ... of reconstruction.
Traveler type: Couples
Oysteria just opposite the hotel
Score
3 out of 5
reno revamp
pattypan Oct 29, 2009
unfortunately, was unaware the hotel was under renovation. Maybe [...] should mention this before you book! Room was fine, ... but check-in and concierge and business centre area with computers seemed to be out of sorts; not running smoothly. Printers could not print my boarding cards for flight. Have been to this hotel before and enjoyed, I hope it will be back to normal after the reno.
Traveler type: Friends
Score
3 out of 5
not bad for a construction site
cap10dave Oct 25, 2009
Room was perfectly average, view was excellent, staff was very friendly and helpful ...
Traveler type: Business
Score
2 out of 5
Not So Great Expectations
Travelin Mom Oct 13, 2009
We have stayed in New York many times so we have knowledge of several hotels. The shower was terrible with water spitting out ... all over and the tub filling up. My husband went to the car to get his charger, and it was unlocked with no-one around. Anyone could have stolen anything in the car! The best thing was the bed--very comfortable.
Traveler type: Couples
If you want to be close to Times Square, this hotel fits the bill.
Score
4 out of 5
NY good hotel
Fred Oct 12, 2009
The Room was very clean and the bed very confortable , only the Reception was under construction and it was located in the ... 3rd floor. The employees were kind. Good location.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
1 out of 5
[...]
Tim Sep 28, 2009
This hotel is under construction. There is no bar, restaurant, lobby, etc. The "front desk" is a ballroom coat-check ... counter. This should have been clearly disclosed before I was allowed to book it.
Traveler type: Business
Score
3 out of 5
Good location and rooms, service lacking
Frequent Traveler Sep 27, 2009
I reserved a king-sized bed, but was stuck w/ two doubles on the first night. Once we got a king-sized room, we really ... enjoyed the location and the room comfort and decor, it was a relaxing stay. The TV, however, had no movie options, and who wants to channel surf these days? Plus, they charged us $4 to borrow a wine bottle opener, which was annoying. Otherwise, once the renovations are done in the lobby, it seems like a really nice place to stay. I would recommend if these issues are addressed.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
1 out of 5
Not even a 2 star value!!!
Professional Traveling Expert Sep 12, 2009
Under construction! Long wait a check in. Inept front desk staff and dirty, dated, gross room. For $325!!! ...
Traveler type: Business
Score
3 out of 5
Fun time in the city
i lurve LA Sep 10, 2009
The Helmsley was a good hotel to stay at during our weekend in NYC. The front desk and concierge were extremely friendly and ... helpful, but I often found that the cleaning staff was a bit rude. One time, my friends and I left our room around 11 AM. We asked the staff to come back later to clean our room and she gave us a big frown and said, "TOO late!" Really? Nonetheless, I thought that we got a pretty good deal for a nice hotel in the city. The only real complaints that I have about the hotel are that there wasn't much to do in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, and that the nearest subway station was off from the main lines. Otherwise, a great stay - clean, spacious (for NYC), and quiet.
Traveler type: Friends
If you're looking for a hotel that is convenient in re good nightlife, I would recommend finding another hotel - something closer to the west or east village. There isn't much to do in and around the Helmsley area.
Score
2 out of 5
Good Location, Ugly Lookin Place
Family 'O Four Sep 8, 2009
The Hotel lobby is under constuction, so you walk through a small entrance followed by a sheet-rock hallway leading to the ... elevators. Thats it! The reception is on the 3rd floor. The rooms are similar to a motel, with the exception that they do make the beds everyday and replace the towels. That is probably the only resemblance to a 4-Star hotel. There is no restaurant in the building but it's centric location saved the day! The place is not horrible, we just had a different expectation of what it would look like. I would have saved a few bucks and stayed on a 3-star on Times Square.
Traveler type: Family
Walk to Grand Central Station that is 2 blocks West, and from there you can go everywhere!
Score
4 out of 5
New York Helmsley Aug.21/09.-Aug.24/09.
HONEY Aug 25, 2009
My flight to NYC was delayed 4 hours after the check-n time at the Helmsley but a very good reception person (Lily) forund me ... the perfect room for my needs R.3909 . I would like to book this room again for my next stay in NYC. Oct.23/09. - Oct. 25/09. Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights . Do they have a special rate for these nights ? Kindly advise.My reference person at the reception desk is "[...]" and she told me to book this reservation through Orbitz . Thank-you, Eleanor Kirkby
Traveler type: Single
Score
3 out of 5
Helmsley renovation
Mich Aug 24, 2009
The hotel was being renovated so there was no lobby or restaurants. That was disappointing. However, the staff and service ... was outstanding which more than made up for it.
Traveler type: Friends
Score
4 out of 5
Location, Location, Location
Scratch Aug 20, 2009
The stay was uneventable which made it very enjoyable. Rooms were recently renovated and were first class. ...
Traveler type: Business
Score
1 out of 5
Bad experience
traveler875 Aug 19, 2009
I got there late with my wife and two parents, close to midnight. I had made the reservation at about 7pm that evening. ... When I arrived (with my confirmation of the booking at Orbitz.com), I was informed that the hotel didn't have my reservation and that they were overbooked for the night. The guy at the front desk was dismissive and acted as if I had made some sort of mistake. Rather than helping look into the situation by calling Orbitz, he began to help customers in line behind us. We had to stand there and wait for someone else to get off break to help us sort it out. I ended up on the phone with Orbitz for about 45 minutes and in all the four of us stood at the front desk for over an hour before getting to a room. Of course, the hotel went on and on blaming the situation on Orbitz. Horrible situation, but compounded by horrible service from the hotel.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Nice Hotel
Boston Aug 19, 2009
I was surprised at how quiet the hotel was, I was able to sleep great. ...
Traveler type: Business
Cibo
Score
4 out of 5
Great location w/mediocre rm conditions
4 Musketeers Aug 18, 2009
The location of the hotel is amazing. It is located to the west of Times Square, a short walk and south of Central Park. The ... metra is close however i recommend walking to 5th ave, times sqr, and central park. The view is amazing and worth the walk. As we arrrived at check in we were told that our room was upgraded. The upgrade was directed probably to the floor of our room b/c the view was amazing. The rooms were clean with neat linen, however it took a while for the water in the bathtub to drain. Besides for that inconvenience the room was worth it. Overall the price was pretty fair for the location and the view. Right next to the hotel there is a cafe with breakfast and lunch options for pretty cheap, compared to other food/beverage prices in NYC.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
New York Trip
I love New York Aug 12, 2009
New York is always a wonderful place to visit. I don't look for to much entertainment as I really just enjoy walking around ... the city and taking in the sights. The hotel a few feet away from Grand Central Station, therefore, not in the heart of Time Square but an enjoyable walk approx. 20 - 30 min walk. Hotel nice and quiet at night. Hotel rooms okay could use some renovation also it is an older hotel. The rooms were neat and clean. I did have a problem with tub draining to slow, a note was left advising of the problem and it was fixed that day.
Traveler type: Family
lots of store all around the area
Score
3 out of 5
The good and the bad
First time to NY Aug 12, 2009
The room was very nice, the hotel is convenient to the subway, which we used alot. We found it inconvenient to use the ... concierge due to the fact the Hotel lobby and restaurants were under remodel, one had to get off on the 3rd floor to see the concierge and then take the elevator again to get to the ground level to take a cab or walk to the subway. The location of the Helmsley is excellent, and we believe all in all once they are finished with the remodel we would consider staying there again. We were disapointed when we arrived to see it in the state it was in...we were unaware when we booked out reservation that it was under construction..
Traveler type: Family
The subway entrance is just a short walk and takes you straight to Grand Central...we lucked out everytime we rode the number 4 train it was an express...so there were few stops...we took it to most of the attractions we wanted to see...ground zero, battery park, statue of liberty, statten island ferry, sea port marketplace, wall street...it was very convenient...pick up a small subway map at the GrandCentral information desk...it was a lifesaver.
Score
4 out of 5
Great stay
Momwiththree Aug 9, 2009
Great stay, easy check-in/check out, no surprises. We knew the lobby was under construction - no big deal for us. Concierge ... and bellmen very helpful and friendly. Room was plenty big for myself and three kids all over 12. Would certainly stay again!
Traveler type: Family
Nizza on 9th ave great pasta/pizza and a great gluten free menu - we all loved it.
Score
1 out of 5
Avoid It
FamilyGuy Aug 7, 2009
I would not stay there again. Good location and a nice, clean room. But the hotel is undergoing major renovation, so there ... is not much to it. No lobby. No restaurant. No vending machines even. It feels like a motel. We wanted something to drink, and so had to rely on room service. A one-litre bottle of coke and a one litre water cost us $30!!! I am not kidding. I know room service is expensive, but this was outrageous, especially since there was no vending machine.
Traveler type: Family
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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Oysteria just opposite the hotel
--Chrun, Moscow, Russia Nov 23, 2009
If you want to be close to Times Square, this hotel fits the bill.
--Travelin Mom, Pittsburgh, PA Oct 13, 2009
If you're looking for a hotel that is convenient in re good nightlife, I would recommend finding another hotel - something closer to the west or east village. There isn't much to do in and around the Helmsley area.
--i lurve LA, Los Angeles, CA Sep 10, 2009
Walk to Grand Central Station that is 2 blocks West, and from there you can go everywhere!
--Family 'O Four, Miami, Florida Sep 8, 2009
Cibo
--Boston, Boston, MA Aug 19, 2009
lots of store all around the area
--I love New York, CT Aug 12, 2009
The subway entrance is just a short walk and takes you straight to Grand Central...we lucked out everytime we rode the number 4 train it was an express...so there were few stops...we took it to most of the attractions we wanted to see...ground zero, battery park, statue of liberty, statten island ferry, sea port marketplace, wall street...it was very convenient...pick up a small subway map at the GrandCentral information desk...it was a lifesaver.
--First time to NY, Nogales, AZ Aug 12, 2009
Nizza on 9th ave great pasta/pizza and a great gluten free menu - we all loved it.
--Momwiththree, Boston, MA Aug 9, 2009
Pershing Square for breakfast/brunch - right across from Grand Central Station.
--BBrick, Hoover, Alabama Jul 1, 2009
Legends was a fun bar, not club. We had great service. We danced to music videos played by a fun DJ who loved 80's music. We stopped in for one drink and stayed over 4 hrs!
--Barb3470, Atlanta, GA Jun 29, 2009
We thoroughly enjoyed 9 to 5- the Musical. Our faces were sore at the end from laughing so much. Highly recommend it.
--Lisa, Yorktown, VA Jun 28, 2009
One of my favorite restaurants, Capital Grille is a very short walk from the hotel.
--Mom, Washington, DC Mar 15, 2009
Lots of shopping and restaurants short walking distance from the hotel.
--Bruce, USA Dec 21, 2008
There are Starbucks every two feet it seems
--Mary, USA Nov 27, 2008
It was not far to Times Square. Close walk to Grand Central station.
--William, Torrance, * Nov 4, 2008
Short walk to theatres.
--Eileen, Sewell Oct 12, 2008
Somewhat a good location for the theater district, but much nicer hotels far closer, but were not available for that weekend.
--William, Wellsboro Oct 12, 2008
the hotel is very close to new york's best shopping and right next door to a deli so that you can stay energized while you shop.
--Megan, Seattle Sep 29, 2008
Grand Central Station and easy sghopping access
--Michael, Edina Sep 21, 2008
Broadway shows are well within walking distance or a short cab ride away.
--Heather, USA Sep 15, 2008
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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