Hotel Helmsley Park Lane
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58 hotel reviews for Hotel Helmsley Park Lane
An overpriced hotel with basic flaws :
Luggage service: help yourself
Call: strangled and with a table- or Reservierungsanrufbeantworter connected, incredible
Rooms: no internet( no help on helpline), no glasses, no free water
Streets-and construction noise disturbs sleep, bad isolation the window
Lobby: no internet spots
Bottle of water 10 $plus tax and tip
Never again Helmsley! Read more
in March 12,
Andreas & Marion, Age 46-50, Couple
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the hotel is getting a bit old as the staff.
but the location and the views make up for the age of the hotel again.
everything is easily accessible easy to reach on foot (the Empire, entenfeller the rock, Grand central, 5 Eve. And so on ). Options for shopping and restaurant nearby.
breakfast not recommendable. (only sweet Paste, no cold cuts and fruit, vegetables).
the rooms are nice and big, with King. Bed. The bath has gotten old.
the best the view on the park was super. (worth every dollar)
The service is bad in the hotel except for a fe... Read more
in December 11,
Dirk, Age 31-35, Couple
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Initially it looks like a great hotel. But on closer inspection you quickly noticed, that it is not a lot of importance on cleanliness and friendliness was. But this should be a five-star hotel actually be provided. In our bathroom were already at arrival to find some hair from the previous guest, which improved in the next few days. After a girl at the front desk was friendly to the point, this was very unfriendly and it changed nothing at all. In the room itself was clearly visible, probably rather rare that a vacuum is used. Generally ver... Read more
in August 11,
Julia, Age 19-25, Friends
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anfank May we were for five days in new York and from the hotel everything was good. Walking distance to some. The hotel has the charm of the 80er years. It was a good time. In Harry's bar was well taken care of. In 2012 we will be back. Read more
in May 11,
Juergen, Age 66-70, Couple
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The hotel is in a perfect location for a city break to Ny! The central park, fifth avenue the, Rockefeller center are just around the corner. Furthermore, Times square, crysler building, Empire Statebuilding etc. we have achieved within walking distance. We didn't have breakfast in the hotel, but nearby there are good coffee shops and Starbucks or breakfast in the restaurant from Rockefeller center. The only negative thing about the room was the heating, the total noisy clattered. We have therefore in a night always turned off and it was the... Read more
in March 11,
Anna, Age 19-25, Couple
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Interesting quotes from the reviews
Hotel in general
- in March 10
A good price for a great location, wonderful view of the park and a very spacious room.
- in March 10
- in August 11
Initially it looks like a great hotel. - in May 10
Great hotel and great location. - in March 10
The hotel is great, a block away is the Plaza hotel (Kevin alone in New York) and is about 3 blocks Bloomingdales.
- in August 11
- I would definitely stay here again
- in September 10
The Helmsley Park Lane is a nice hotel at a great location in NY. - in March 10
Overall, a very nice hotel and probably deserving of its stars, but don't take a room at retail price, best to stay here when you have a deal. - in February 10
The hotel was very nice, the room was large and very clean. - in September 10
Next to the hotel there is a very nice place (Sabareth) in which you good food at reasonable prices.
- in September 10
- in February 11
The staff at the hotel are very friendly and very helpful which made our stay very pleasant. - in May 10
The stay was pleasant and I chose this hotel because I had stayed there before and found it to be a nice location.
- in February 11
- in December 10
In short, the hotel is reasonably quiet yet is best of both worlds! - in July 10
The Hotel is quiet although some of the guests were not. - in March 10
Restaurants and Shoppings are very close and the hotel is quiet - nice clean rooms - the hotel entrance is attractive.
- in December 10
- recommendable hotel
- bad experience
- not recommendable place for young couple
- in February 11
Sure, the rooms may not be huge, but, it's an older hotel. - in December 10
This is an older hotel and although the bathroom may show some wear, there were no negatives.
- in February 11
Room
- in March 11
It was large by NYC standards, clean and had the most amazing view of NYC I could have hoped for. - in December 10
Amazing view of Central Park.
- in March 11
- in December 10
The room itself was clean anyway there was always some dust available the whole room with carpet, where the dust but better than on tiles. - in July 10
The room is very clean, quite and not to over or under done as far as decor. - in June 10
The room was clean, but the bathroom had some chipped tiles and the side of the vanity was falling off. - in June 10
Good room that was clean - great service.
- in December 10
- in February 11
The rooms were clean. - in August 10
The rooms are clean and there was everything available. - in March 10
Restaurants and Shoppings are very close and the hotel is quiet - nice clean rooms - the hotel entrance is attractive. - in January 10
The rooms were clean .
- in February 11
- in April 11
For NYC I believe our room was large and the bed was very comfortable.
- in April 11
- comfortable beds
- in February 11
The breakfast in the hotel is highly recommended the view was really great, but it is also a bit more expensive, but we always worth this is it. - in June 10
The location is fantastic with a great view of Central Park with carriage rides across the street. - in February 10
I had a great view and best of all was the location.
- in February 11
- in April 11
For NYC I believe our room was large and the bed was very comfortable. - in September 10
The room is relatively large for NY standards, up to date with flatscreen television, and cleaned twice a day (we left a good tip for the cleaning lady). - in May 10
We started off in a very large room on the 32nd floor, but the downfall - 2 beds, not one queen as we had requested. - in February 10
The room was large and the bed was comfortable.
- in April 11
- in April 11
Like some others said, decor is dated but not a big deal at all. - in March 10
Rooms were pristine but ornate decor is dated, faded glory. - in February 10
Yes, the decor was dated, with its eighties-style light fittings constructed of bulbous cubes of glass, and dark wooden furniture.
- in April 11
- in September 10
We were not satisfied with the room cleaning.
- in September 10
- in July 10
Although the executiv rooms have been refurbished, made the bathroom old impression.
- in July 10
Service
- in August 10
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. - in August 10
The staff is very friendly and helpful, the rooms twice a day. - in January 10
Very friendly and helpful staff. - in August 10
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. - in August 10
The staff is very friendly and helpful, the rooms twice a day. - in January 10
Very friendly and helpful staff.
- in August 10
- in July 10
Super friendly staff, VERY knowledgeable concierge, perfect location right on the south edge of Central Park, overall a fantastic experience. - in July 10
The staff was friendly, but there were both in restaurant and at the bar or there is a concierge, the more or less sluggish your job. - in June 10
great location, friendly staff, building need to be upgraded, older plumbing - in March 10
Very friendly staff that were always available. - in May 11
It was clean and the staff was very friendly. - in December 10
The staff was always friendly and helpful, if you had questions or problems. - in August 10
Great location, great food, great room overlooking central park very friendly staff
- in July 10
- in March 10
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 - in April 11
They also had good room service and it was clean. - in August 10
Good room service with prices that, for NYC, were very reasonable.
- in March 10
- in October 10
The downside for good service however is the many tips, the one with the time a little bites! - in August 10
The service was very good.
- in October 10
- in October 10
Great service in general and extremely accommodating bell boys, the right to carry luggage and to be delivered, the elevator for guests call, the rooms designed, as well as to keep small talk. - in June 10
Great service from the hotel employees. - in May 10
The service was great and the hotel was elegant, as promised, but it was very noisy. - in March 10
Great hotel, great service!
- in October 10
- in August 10
Concierge very helpful in making arrangements for tours.
- in August 10
- bad service
- in October 10
Only the staff could be a bit friendlier, even if you don't with designer suitcases and arriving in expensive suits! - in May 10
right near Central Park but fairly far away from other NYC attractions, but very overpriced and staff could have been friendlier.
- in October 10
- spotty service
Location
- in August 10
The best thing about this hotel is its location, which can't be beat! - in June 10
Best Location in NY. - in February 10
I had a great view and best of all was the location.
- in August 10
- in April 11
Centrally located within walking distance to Time Square, Lincoln Center, upper West Side, subway stations and etc. - in January 10
Hotel is very centrally located, directly across the street from Central Park, a few meters from the famous Plaza Hotel and 5th Avenue.
- in April 11
- in November 10
The hotel had an excellent location with wonderful views of the Centralpark. - in July 10
First class hotel, location was excellent, away from the hustle and bustle of Times Square but within walking distance. - in May 10
Excellent location.
- in November 10
- in July 10
The location was fantastic you're right across the street from Central park, not far from Broadway, the subway is right down the street and there was always a cab and a staff member to assist you. - in June 10
The location is fantastic with a great view of Central Park with carriage rides across the street. - in March 10
The location is fantastic, but the service and room are just OK. - in February 11
And the location is fantastic. - in February 11
It was a very nice expirence ,a fantastic location and a lovely manage Mrs Ann Wiil be back , sure!
- in July 10
- in September 10
Very good location, directly on the Central Park South, 5th Avenue and Broadway are not that far. - in September 10
The very good location has this lack more than made up for it. - in March 10
The price and location were good.
- in September 10
- in August 11
Conclusion: great location, but it makes up for the lack in no way! - in July 11
Great location, can get to anywhere from there.
- in August 11
- in August 10
Concierge was a disappointment, not able to give great directions, not familiar with high class restaurants or the famous Katz's deli.
- in August 10
- not hip restaurants
- outside bars
Gastronomy
- in August 10
So enjoyed our wonderful breakfasts looking out over Central Park. - in August 10
So enjoyed our wonderful breakfasts looking out over Central Park.
- in August 10
- good breakfast
- in September 10
Next to the hotel there is a very nice place (Sabareth) in which you good food at reasonable prices.
- in September 10
- outstanding dining
- in June 10
If you want a fine view of Central Park book it -it's worth the exhorbatant priceExcellent room The free breakfast is an OK Do it once in a lifetime
- in June 10
- in July 10
Harrys New York bar is next door, this is small but the cocktails were ok.
- in July 10
- adequate buffet
- not nice tea and coffee
- outrageous breakfast
- pricy drinks
Sport & Entertainment
- affordable Park
- Deluxe Park
- in July 10
Check in during the afternoon with reception offerering a $50 upgrade that gave us a suite overlooking central park. It was great for my daughter's birthday.
- in July 10
- Park was simply outstanding and a real highlight
- spectacular Park
- upgrade to park
- disappointing Park
- recommendable park
