The Helmsley Park Lane, New York City, Negative

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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. After having read reviews here ( mostly the negative ones) I must say that we were in for a really pleasant surprise.

"Very nice hotel - and staff too! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/12/2012 Vote

2. The only negative aspect is the breakfast.

"neat, cheap and well located " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/28/2012 Vote

3. The negative: A receptionist trying to sell you a more expensive room.

"Probably seen better days " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2011 Vote

4. Our room was not outdated at all, and I disagree with the other negative reviews I have read.

"Great location and lovely room size " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/15/2011 Vote

5. The slightly negative stuff:Bathroom was a little tired and needed a refit.

"Good Location/ Nice Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/5/2011 Vote

6. There is nothing really negative to say about this property.

"Location, Location, Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/31/2011 Vote

7. The cost of the drinks and snacks available in the room/fridge was very high though, which is probably the one minor negative point.

"Park view in great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/25/2011 Vote

8. negatives: not close to the downtown action (if you like it), touristy, hard to find casual bars/restaurants.

"Love the views of Central Park " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2011 Vote

9. The ONLY negative thing I might have is that the rooms need a little updating but the service and location outweighed the dated decor.

"Excellent Customer Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2011 Vote

10. After reading so many negative reviews on this hotel, we almost cancelled our reservation for a one-week stay.

"A very pleasent surprise " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/14/2011 Vote