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The Helmsley Park Lane

36 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
The Helmsley Park Lane
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 946 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 946 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Yes, we plan to return in June and will recommend it to our friends." source Skoosh

    "It's a beautiful hotel if you can get past the staff." source Hotels.com

    "I would recommend the Helmsley for all the above reasons and IÂ’m sure there are a few more I am forgetting." source Expedia

    "But overall a great stay." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Very clean and nice." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Decent service at the front door and very nice people at registration." source Orbitz

    "I was particularly impressed with the room and the housekeeping service." source Skoosh

    "Although it is an older hotel and parts of it do appear a bit "worn", the accomodations are plush and the service is excellent." source Hotels.com

    "The service was OK and the staff was friendly, but donÂ’t expect to much comfort in your room." source Expedia

    "The good service, while pricely, is outstanding." source Skoosh

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The location was super--within short walking distance to Central Park, 5th Avenue Shopping, and Time Square." source Orbitz

    "You can't beat the Central Park South location." source Hotels.com

    "Nice hotel in a fabulous location." source Expedia

    "we had a wonderful location able to walk many places and great view of the park." source Orbitz

    "Fabulous location, very nice service." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "When we arrived (early) the room was not yet ready, so they switched us (at no extra cost) to the park view several stories higher." source Skoosh

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The room was excellant as was the service." source Expedia

More information on The Helmsley Park Lane

Soaring elegantly above Central Park, the Helmsley Park Lane exemplifies the grace and grandeur of a bygone era. The Helmsley Park Lane's unsurpassed views and tranquil setting afford an oasis from the hectic pace of Manhattan and provide luxurious accommodations for the most demanding traveler. We are 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, art galleries and museums. Our features include The Room With A View restaurant, Harry's New York Bar, 24 hour room service, concierge and secretarial services, and multilingual staff. Our elegant second floor ballroom suite affords a magnificent setting for all occasions from an intimate soiree to banquets for 200 or classroom symposia for 125.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

2001

Year Renovated:

2001

Total Rooms:

587 rooms.587

Total Floors:

46 floors.

Rooms:

Low floor deluxe:Room with city views and one queen bed.

Cancellation Policy

24 hrs prior to arrival

Directions

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

Area

New York

Pets

False

Attractions

Central Park Across the street Times Square 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Lincoln Center 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Trump Tower 0.3 Miles / 0.5 Kilometers Greenwich Village 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers Washington Square 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers Saks Fifth Avenue 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Empire State Building 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Rockefeller Center 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers

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