Hotel Description

The Helmsley Hotel is perfectly located within whistling distance of the United Nations Grand Central Station Fifth and Park Avenues This property has as many great eating and drinking establishments as just about any place in the world Guests will be amazed at the world class amenities included with this property They include hairdryers in all bathrooms refrigerator in all rooms and valet parking For the business traveler all guest rooms and suites have three phones each with two lines IN the nation s largest city you are assured of always finding something interesting to do With New York City being the entertainment business and publishing capital of the country the city makes it all easy to find Some popular stops nearby this property include Lord and Taylor Tiffany and Co Barney s New York Macy s Herald Square Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale s Surrounding Area Rockefeller Center 3 blocks Radio City Music Hall United Nations Broadway theaters Grand Central Terminal Chrysler Building Museum of Modern Art Carnegie Hall Central Park Times Square Empire State Building Room TypesThe 17 story Helmsley Middletowne offers 192 guestrooms Residential style decor includes matching bedspreads upholstered headboards and formal window treatments Entryways contain wet bars and compact refrigerators Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge Televisions offer premium cable channels and pay movies Bathrooms contain shower tub combinations telephones and Gilchrist Soames English toiletries Property InformationThe Helmsley Middletowne was built in 1928 It was last renovated in 2000 A small lobby furnished with floral carpeting marble walls gilt framed mirrors Asian lamps and crystal chandeliers exemplifies this hotel s residential style The corner of East 48th Street and Lexington Avenue one half block from the hotel provides a view five blocks south of the 1930 Art Deco Chrysler Building and its iconic stainless steel ornamented top tapering to a spire AreaActivities Ice skating nearby Swimming nearby Rowing or canoeing Aerobics Racquetball squash Running track path Tennis Pilates classes instruction Yoga classes instruction Hiking biking trails Horse riding rental Helicopter airplane sightseeingPoliciesDisclaimers Check In Time 4 p m Check Out Time 1 p m All major credit cards are accepted DrivingDirections Driving directions from La Guardia Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I 278 Brooklyn Queens Expy west Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N Continue on Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south Turn left on 2nd then turn right on E 57th St Turn left on Park Ave then turn right on E 48th St The Helmsley is on the right Driving directions from Newark Follow signs to take US 1 US 9 north to I 95 New Jersey Tpke north toll road Take I 495 to the Lincoln Tunnel and exit to West Side Hwy 40th St Turn right on W 42nd then turn left on 8th Ave Turn right on W 48th and continue for about 8 miles The Helmsley is on the right Dining FacilitiesA complimentary Continental breakfast is provided each morning in the lobby The Helmsley Middletowne does not have its own restaurant but there are numerous dining options within the surrounding area Nearby restaurants Diwan Indian Chiam Chinese Smith Wollensky steakhouse