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The Helmsley Park Lane

Average Price: $439  
 
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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Shabby
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bad (2)   carpet (2)   chic (5)   clean (4)   decorate (3)   dirty (3)   fantastic (2)   hotel (9)   liked (4)   not (3)   old (4)   park (3)   peeling (2)   room (9)   service (2)   staff (2)   towel (2)   view (2)   wall (2)   wallpaper (3)    
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1. Whilst clean the shower trickles and its just really rather shabby.
"Started off well but ended in disappointment " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/19/2012 Vote      
2. On the second night my shabby room was way too hot, the arrogant over night manager cont.
"Where's the management ??? " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/31/2012 Vote      
3. Staff are courteous and the dining room, although a bit shabby has great views also.
"A Grand Old Lady in a Prime Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/25/2012 Vote      
4. The impression we had is that this hotel used to be grand but now is just shabby.
"Disappointig " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/14/2011 Vote      
5. if ,cracking drawers, peeling wallpaper and a bit noisy ac , dont 'frighten' you , then this shabby Chic hotel is just for you,,,,,,,,the View - allover central park - is s u p e r b ,,,,,,,service is kind (always cheering housemaids, Leon and Danny in the beautiful, park- overlooking breakfast room shows their respect for the tradition of waiting on guests old-style, mail room's Ben is wonderful, and everywhere there are beautiful fresh flower arrangements }we'll return,,,,,,actually we already have a pre-paid reservation for next month.
"Shabby Chic and Wonderful View " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/26/2011 Vote      
6. Other reviewers may tell you that the rooms were shabby and it was not clean, but I found that the rooms were very elegant and it was very clean.
"Seemed very nice at the time - but it may just have been luck " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/10/2011 Vote      
7. The other big negative is that the hotel is tired , its all just a little shabby and dated, the areas that have been renovated are painted over rather than stripped back.
"Fantastic beds " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/6/2011 Vote      
8. We like the shabby Chic look which it could easily do.
"Tired & Old. Just like the staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/24/2010 Vote      
9. The location was fantastic straight across from central park, I can't believe how bad people rate this hotel, the decor is quite shabby chic very sophisticated, ok this is not modern but very nice, the staff were all fantastic and very welcoming, would def go back to this hotel.
"everything and more!!!! exceeded expectations..... " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/7/2009 Vote      
10. Yes, the decor could do with a little updating, but if this were a french chateau you'd call it shabby chic.
"Wonderful stay, great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/27/2009 Vote      
   
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