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Hotel Overview

A stylish haven in the heart of Manhattan

New York hotels - New York Helmsley
  • This upscale hotel in Midtown is just 1 block from the landmark Grand Central Station and 3½ blocks from both Fifth Avenue shopping and the United Nations.
  • The 788 rooms are handsomely appointed with quilted print bedspreads with matching custom headboards, formal draperies, silver-framed mirrors, and black-and-white prints of old New York.
  • A silver-and-glass marquee leads the way into a 41-story vintage 1920s building completely modernized in 1981. The newly decorated lobby offers a dramatic silver reception desk, comfortable seating, and a piano bar and restaurant.

Location

Midtown (Grand Central Station) (New York)
This is the exciting heart of New York, including Park Avenue's gleaming office buildings, top restaurants, and popular attractions. Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and the Empire State Building are located here, and myriad temptations await shoppers in famous Fifth Avenue stores.

New York hotels - New York Helmsley

212 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017
USA

General information

New York hotels - New York Helmsley

What to expect: This hotel's sophisticated ambience and emphasis on service make it a favorite with international visitors. They also appreciate the multilingual staff, on-site parking, and a variety of meeting spaces that can accommodate groups from 10 to 300.

Amenity highlights: Guests appreciate video express check-out. A unique feature in guestrooms is a combination bench and trouser press. Coffee is available in the lobby from 6 A.M.

Insider tip: The lively Harry's Bar off the lobby serves free hors d'oeuvres from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Property amenities

Guests can enjoy an array of special amenities, including a Japanese TV channel, speaker phones, and video statement review and check-out.

Valet parking:
$38.50 per 24-hour period. No in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax, may vary by weekday, and is subject to change without prior notification.

  • Restaurant
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  • Bar/lounge
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Breakfast service
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  • Room service (limited hours)
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  • Internet access
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  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Complimentary newspaper
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  • Express check-in/check-out
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  • Limousine service available
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  • Valet parking
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  • Conference rooms
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  • Banquet facilities
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  • Business center
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  • Secretarial services
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  • Translation services
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  • Business services
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  • Catering
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  • Audio/visual equipment
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  • Photocopy machines
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  • Fax machine
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  • Maid service daily
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  • Dry cleaning service
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  • Gift shops or newsstand
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  • Wake-up calls
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  • Safe-deposit box
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  • Turndown service
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  • Porter/bellhop
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  • Doorman
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  • Security guard
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  • Exhibit space
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  • Multilingual staff
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  • Cellular phone rental
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  • Concierge
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  • Elevators
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Suitable for children
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  • Cribs available
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  • Rollaway beds
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  • Shoe shine
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  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount for guests)

    • Policies

    Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
    There are no room charges for children 12 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
    Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
    All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

    • Check-in time is 3 PM
    • Check-out time is 12 PM

    Dining

    New York hotels - New York Helmsley

    Mindy's - A smart, tri-level restaurant decorated with a hand-painted mural of 19th-century New York, Mindy's serves globally influenced American cuisine featuring beef and seafood, and offers a daily prix fixe lunch menu. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Harry's New York Piano Bar - The bar is newly refurbished with a cherrywood-edged bar and 60" LCD projection TV. Patrons sing along at the piano bar.

    Rooms

    This 41-story hotel offers 788 guestrooms with quilted bedspreads and matching custom headboards, formal draperies, silver-framed mirrors, and black-and-white prints of old New York. Many rooms have panoramic views of the city. Business amenities include three dual-line phones and ample desk space. Special features include non-steam vanity mirrors in bathrooms and nightly turndown service.

    Room amenities

  • Cable/satellite TV
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  • Pay movies
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Television
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  • Complimentary toiletries
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  • Direct-dial phone
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  • Soundproofed rooms
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  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Smoking rooms
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  • Refrigerator
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  • Maid service
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  • Modem Internet access
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  • Fax machine
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  • Linens and towels
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  • Multi-line phone
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  • Complimentary newspaper
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  • Hair dryer
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  • Designer toiletries
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  • Bathroom telephone
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  • Extra towels, linens, bedding
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  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
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  • Iron/ironing board
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  • Trouser press
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  • Climate control
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • AM/FM radio
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  • Clock radio
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  • Desk
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  • Window open-operating

    • Standard room
    One king or two double beds. Many with panoramic city view. Quilted bedspread, matching custom headboard, formal draperies, silver-framed mirrors, vintage New York photos. Three dual-line phones, non-steam vanity mirror, nightly turndown service.


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