TripAdvisor Reviews - The New York Helmsley Feed

Very nice hotel

Helena Traveler, Helena, Montana — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:02:18 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Walking into the New York Helmsley is like walking back into the 80's. This hotel is well taken care of and has been well cared for throughout the years. Although a bit warn on the edges, the room...

Amazing stay in an amazing hotel!!

d00ley2, Essex — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:49:57 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We stayed at the New York Helmsley in February this year for my Birthday. From the first look at the hotel as we got out of the yellow cab was wow. We was very impressed with the Staff, Room,...

If you want a great hotel, this ISN'T it!

TravelDrew, Philadelphia — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:03:41 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars

The New York Helmsley may have been a nice hotel at one time, but that time is long gone. This is a worn and tired hotel, with old rooms, old carpet, old painting, and old bedding. While the newish...

Owner response

A TripAdvisor Member, NYC — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:54:24 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Though we appreciate all comments and benefit from those written with a critical eye, several points of clarification are required here. No doubt, as a former reporter, you recognize the need for...

bell boy attitude

catwoman04, halifax — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:12:38 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

we have just returned from a 1 week stay in new york staying at the new york helmsley. a great hotel within walking distance of the empire state building, central park, great shops, chrysler builder,...

Lovely hotel. Great location for tourists.

kabergin2, Ireland — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:54:12 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are a family of 4 (inc 2 teens) who stayed a week at the New York Helmsley recently. We found it to be very comfortable and well located for day trips as many of the tourists spots are well within...

very good but a very rude and aggressive bell boy

baldyman, united kingdom — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:09:30 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stayed here twice during our last jaunt. Look the hotel is fine and is in a brill location. Check in was excellent as were the girls on the desk when checking out.The only gripe we had was the tipping...

Great hotel, Fantastic location

Jerome_worcester, Worcester, UK — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:06:30 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We booked this hotel based mainly on the comments from this websitre but were not 100% sure due to some negative comments. When we arrived there, everything was great. the room was all we wanted,...

Surpassed my expectations!

adri1493, Covina, CA — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:10:20 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I stayed at the NY Helmsley Aug. 8th - 13th and it was absolutely wonderful. I purchased my stay mostly based on the reasonable price, cleanliness, and location. After reading the reviews on...

We had the Holiday of a Lifetime !!!

Steve095, Bristol — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:12:33 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We (family of four) have just returned home after staying for a week at the Helmsley and had the holiday of a lifetime, all of the previous reviews/photos on tripadvisor really helped us. Staff...

value for money

gibraltarr, Gibraltar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:51:10 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We got a good price - about $225 a night for 4 sharing I asked for a room with a good view, we were on 27th floor and could see the Chrysler building. We did not hear any street noise at this level....