The New York Helmsley Hotel

Let the hotel's dedicated meeting staff and ballroom space combine to make your next event a total success. They have over 5,000 square feet of flexible space within their 10 meeting rooms including a separate upscale Executive Conference Center. Your specific needs are catered to, ranging from the creation of a unique environment for an elegant wedding reception, to a professional setting for a corporate meeting; the experienced staff will guide you through all the steps to ensure the success of your event.

The Look

A meeting planner's dream; classic Oak paneling, recessed lighting, 12 foot ceilings, and towering picture windows in each room providing abundant natural light. Perfect for the annual board meeting, client presentation or team building session, they’ll take care of all of your corporate needs, from hi-speed connection to videoconferencing. All you have to do is ask.

The Location

Centrally located on East 42nd between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, 2 blocks from Grand Central Station or the United Nations and just five blocks from the excitement of Times Square. Certified Meeting Planners are available to offer New York’s leading suppliers and vendors for custom staging, audio visual expertise and floral design.

Weddings

Their elegant ballroom, The Knickerbocker, boasts floor to ceiling windows, rich oak detail, lush burgundy hues, and crystal chandeliers. The Knickerbocker is fit for a star-studded reception with cocktail party for up to 500 guests, or a reception and dinner dance that will accommodate up to 180 guests. On-site ceremony services are available at no additional charge, or inquire about contacting the United Nations chapel, just two blocks from the hotel.

Harry's Bar:
Look no further for the best happy hour in town. Harry's Bar offers light fare in a casual atmosphere, perfect for enjoying specialty cocktails or simply unwinding after work. And you’ll always enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres during Happy Hour at Harry’s Bar. For your enjoyment, we’ve also added a 60" LCD Projection TV, so you can watch any breaking news or keep up with your favorite sports team.

Mindy's Restaurant:
Fine dining is only a few steps away. Mindy's Restaurant is a multi-tiered gourmet restaurant featuring our award-winning, globally influenced, American cuisine. The restaurant’s quiet elegance is marked by a series of hand painted murals depicting nineteenth century Manhattan and accented by two-story high windows along the entire South wall. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in a soothing ambiance with genuinely friendly and impeccable service.

For your added convenience all items offered in Harry’s Bar or Mindy’s Restaurant are also available via room service from 6:45am – 11:30 pm, 7 days a week.

The hotel can accommodate special dietary needs, please call hotel directly to speak with one of their culinary professionals in advance.

Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the hotel's spacious rooms and suites offer a variety of comforts and amenities in a classically appointed setting. Their extraordinary effort to create an unforgettable experience guarantees you will receive the exceptional service our guests have come to expect from the professionals at The New York Helmsley Hotels.

All accommodations include three 2 line phones with voicemail, HealthSmart mattresses by Simmons, complimentary weekday New York Times, and cotton robes . These spacious rooms provide all the details for a busy executive or leisure guests.

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.

Subway Information:

4, 5, 6, or 7 Trains to 42nd Street - Grand Central Terminal stop

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 with a charge of USD 48 for cars and USD 53 for vans. There are no "in and out" privileges.

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.

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The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at The New York Helmsley Hotel.
They are opinions of guests that reflect their experiences when staying at this hotel.

Total  7.8 Based on 1079 reviews

Staff 8.1 Services 7.6 Clean 8.2 Comfort 8 Value for money 7

Show scores of: All reviewers 1079 Solo travellers 131 Young couples 188 Mature couples 165 Families with young children 102 Families with older children 268 With friends 182 Groups 43

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