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The Helmsley Park Lane	Average Price: $439 Check Rates

Hotel Class:

36 Central Park South

New York City, 10019-1600 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 76 of 106
Average review rating: 3.63

OpinionWell Value Index: 2

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (39) , MyTravelGuide (7) , TripAdvisor (499) , YahooTravel (16)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. However, the bartender was awful.

"Great location...horrible bartender " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2012 Vote

2. If Harry's is any indication, I can't imagine how awful a stay at this hotel would be.

"Only had a drink at the bar - thank god " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2011 Vote

3. I'll never forget the look of awe on my wife's face as she walked towards the window as soon as we walked into the room, taking in her first impression of the fantastic Central Park view from the 34th floor.

"Classy and elegant. Best hotel we've ever stayed in! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/13/2011 Vote

4. the first room we were offered was awful.

"so disappointed..... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/16/2011 Vote

5. As it was very windy when we stayed, it was quite noisy in the room, but the matter got worse as we had a window that we couldn't close properly, so were kept awake with an awful whistling noise.

"Can't believe this is a Leading Hotel - next time we will choose the Ritz Carlton next door " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/1/2010 Vote

6. is great, but the problem created by the wind and noise from the faulty windows is too much awful, especially when you are paying $600 a night for a room.

"Faulty Windows are a Real Problem Here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/14/2009 Vote

7. It was dirty and dated and had an awful bed.

"This Place is Pretty Bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/21/2009 Vote

8. If it wasn't for the perfect location and a staff that is accommodating - recognizing the Hotel's shortcomings - it would be downright awful.

"This Place is Pretty Bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/21/2009 Vote

9. I feel compelled to write about how bad this hotel is because my stay was awful.

"This Place is Pretty Bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/21/2009 Vote

10. The decor is old, truly awful and dated.

"No way a four star+ or the posh hotel it would like to be " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/6/2007 Vote