Score from 1215 reviews: 7.8 
The New York Helmsley Hotel
212 East 42nd Street, NY 10017 - New York (USA)
This world class establishment is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan and offers luxurious amenities just steps away from Grand Central Station, the United Nations Plaza and Times Square.
Helmsley features a grand marble lobby. The attention to detail will grab guest's attention just as they arrive. Enjoy spacious guestrooms boasting HealthSmart mattresses by Simmons and comfortable, cotton robes.
After a day of exploring the exciting area, have dinner at Helmsley's award-winning restaurant, which offers fine dining in a multi-tiered setting. After dinner, stop by the bar for an international selection of drinks and light fare in a cozy atmosphere.
Rooms: 776
Availability
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Hotel Facilities
| General |
24-Hour Front Desk, Bar, Airconditioning, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Parking , Family Rooms, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Elevator, Heating, Valet Parking, Newspapers |
| Activities |
Fitness Centre |
| Services |
ATM/Cash Machine on site, Room Service, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Dry Cleaning, Business Centre, Laundry, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Tour Desk |
Hotel information
The hotel offers over 5,000 square feet of space available for a variety of events.
The elegant ballroom, The Knickerbocker, features floor to ceiling windows, rich oak detail, lush burgundy hues and crystal chandeliers.
On-site ceremony services are available at no additional charge.
Room information
The hotel's spacious rooms and suites offer a variety of comforts and amenities in a classically appointed setting. All accommodations include three 2 line phones with voicemail, HealthSmart mattresses by Simmons, complimentary weekday New York Times, and cotton robes .
Food & beverage
Experience the best happy hour in town at Harry's Bar, which offers light fare in a casual atmosphere.
Mindy's Restaurant serves globally influenced, American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Harry's Bar and Mindy's Restaurant offer room service daily from 6:45 AM until 11:30 PM.
The dining facilities can accommodate special dietary needs, please contact the hotel in advance.
Area information
The hotel is conveniently located on east 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Grand Central Station and the United Nations are just 2 blocks away. Within 5 blocks, guests will find 5th Avenue shopping, Times Square, the Theater district and the Empire State Building.
Travel information
From Newark Airport to The New York Helmsley Hotel:
Exit airport and take New Jersey Turnpike (95) North.
Take exit 16-Lincoln Tunnel. Go through Lincoln Tunnel.
When exiting tunnel, keep to the left.
When you can no longer go forward, that is 42nd Street. Make right onto 42nd Street and continue past 3rd Avenue (approximately 9 blocks).
Hotel is on right side, between 3rd & 2nd Avenue.
From JFK Airport to The New York Helmsley Hotel:
Exit airport onto Van Wyck Expressway North. Take Grand Central Parkway West to
Long Island Expressway (495) West to the end. Go through Queens Midtown Tunnel.
Exit tunnel; follow signs for uptown.
Make right onto 3rd Avenue.
Make right at 42nd Street.
Hotel is immediately on right side.
From LaGuardia Airport to The New York Helmsley:
Hotel Exit airport onto Grand Central Parkway West.
Take Exit 4 to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Exit Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for Long Island Expressway (495) West toward Queens Midtown Tunnel. Take it to the end.
Go through Queens Midtown Tunnel. Exit tunnel; follow signs for uptown. Make right onto 3rd Avenue.
Make right at 42nd Street.
Hotel is immediately on right side.
Important information
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required for incidental charges. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Cribs for infants are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.
This hotel has on-site parking. There are no "in and out" privileges. Charges apply.
The cancel policy is prior to 4:00 pm EST 24 hours before arrival date to avoid a charge of one night’s room and tax to the credit card.
***When booking 5 or more rooms different cancellation policies may apply.***
Hotel Policies
| Check in |
16:00 |
| Check out |
12:00 |
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