The Helmsley Park Lane, New York City, Dreadful

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The Helmsley Park Lane	Average Price: $439 Check Rates

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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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1. There was also the dreaded mini bar - if you pick up something - after 20 seconds you are charged for it whether you use it or not.

"What a wonderful stay!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2012 Vote

2. Breakfast is a joke, Tiptree jam and decent omelettes but the service is simply dreadful, enjoyable if you've time to watch.

"Unbeatable views over Central Park, rooms being refurbished " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/9/2010 Vote

3. Breakfast is a joke, Tiptree jam and decent omelettes but the service is simply dreadful, enjoyable if you've time to watch.

"Unbeatable views over Central Park, rooms being refurbished " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/9/2010 Vote

4. The snack/drink bar that was governed by a weight sensor and was thick with dust (i dread to think what price things were.

"Great location, but glad i got a cheap deal!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2010 Vote

5. I dread the day they remodel as prices are sure to skyrocket.

"Great Hotel in ideal location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2008 Vote

6. The decor was dreadful.

"Needs a renovation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2007 Vote

7. I take many trips to Midtown Manhattan for business and I know from experience that most hotels in the area are dreadful.

"There are better alternatives " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/15/2006 Vote

8. The staff were quite rude, the lifts were absolutely dreadful, sometimes taking 10 mins to arrive, and then adding to our frustation in our eagerness to hit the city, we often found we had to go up before we could go down.

"Disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/30/2006 Vote