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Let the hotel's dedicated meeting staff and ballroom space combine to make your next event a total success. They have over 5,000 square feet of flexible space within their 10 meeting rooms including a separate upscale Executive Conference Center. Your specific needs are catered to, ranging from the creation of a unique environment for an elegant wedding reception, to a professional setting for a corporate meeting; the experienced staff will guide you through all the steps to ensure the success of your event.

The Look

A meeting planner's dream; classic Oak paneling, recessed lighting, 12 foot ceilings, and towering picture windows in each room providing abundant natural light. Perfect for the annual board meeting, client presentation or team building session, they’ll take care of all of your corporate needs, from hi-speed connection to videoconferencing. All you have to do is ask.

The Location

Centrally located on East 42nd between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, 2 blocks from Grand Central Station or the United Nations and just five blocks from the excitement of Times Square. Certified Meeting Planners are available to offer New York’s leading suppliers and vendors for custom staging, audio visual expertise and floral design.

Weddings

Their elegant ballroom, The Knickerbocker, boasts floor to ceiling windows, rich oak detail, lush burgundy hues, and crystal chandeliers. The Knickerbocker is fit for a star-studded reception with cocktail party for up to 500 guests, or a reception and dinner dance that will accommodate up to 180 guests. On-site ceremony services are available at no additional charge, or inquire about contacting the United Nations chapel, just two blocks from the hotel.

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Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the hotel's spacious rooms and suites offer a variety of comforts and amenities in a classically appointed setting. Their extraordinary effort to create an unforgettable experience guarantees you will receive the exceptional service our guests have come to expect from the professionals at The New York Helmsley Hotels.

All accommodations include three 2 line phones with voicemail, HealthSmart mattresses by Simmons, complimentary weekday New York Times, and cotton robes . These spacious rooms provide all the details for a busy executive or leisure guests.

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Harry's Bar:
Look no further for the best happy hour in town. Harry's Bar offers light fare in a casual atmosphere, perfect for enjoying specialty cocktails or simply unwinding after work. And you’ll always enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres during Happy Hour at Harry’s Bar. For your enjoyment, we’ve also added a 60" LCD Projection TV, so you can watch any breaking news or keep up with your favorite sports team.

Mindy's Restaurant:
Fine dining is only a few steps away. Mindy's Restaurant is a multi-tiered gourmet restaurant featuring our award-winning, globally influenced, American cuisine. The restaurant’s quiet elegance is marked by a series of hand painted murals depicting nineteenth century Manhattan and accented by two-story high windows along the entire South wall. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in a soothing ambiance with genuinely friendly and impeccable service.

For your added convenience all items offered in Harry’s Bar or Mindy’s Restaurant are also available via room service from 6:45am – 11:30 pm, 7 days a week.

The hotel can accommodate special dietary needs, please call hotel directly to speak with one of their culinary professionals in advance.

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The New York Helmsley is conveniently located on east 42nd street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, two blocks from either Grand Central Station or the United Nations and just five blocks from 5th Avenue Shopping, Times Square, the Theater district and the Empire State Building.

Subway Information:

4, 5, 6, or 7 Trains to 42nd Street - Grand Central Terminal stop

From Newark Airport to The New York Helmsley Hotel:

Exit airport and take New Jersey Turnpike (95) North.
Take exit 16-Lincoln Tunnel. Go through Lincoln Tunnel.
When exiting tunnel, keep to the left.
When you can no longer go forward, that is 42nd Street. Make right onto 42nd Street and continue past 3rd Avenue (approximately 9 blocks).
Hotel is on right side, between 3rd & 2nd Avenue.

From JFK Airport to The New York Helmsley Hotel:

Exit airport onto Van Wyck Expressway North. Take Grand Central Parkway West to
Long Island Expressway (495) West to the end. Go through Queens Midtown Tunnel.
Exit tunnel; follow signs for uptown.
Make right onto 3rd Avenue.
Make right at 42nd Street.
Hotel is immediately on right side.

From LaGuardia Airport to The New York Helmsley:

Hotel Exit airport onto Grand Central Parkway West.
Take Exit 4 to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Exit Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for Long Island Expressway (495) West toward Queens Midtown Tunnel. Take it to the end.
Go through Queens Midtown Tunnel. Exit tunnel; follow signs for uptown. Make right onto 3rd Avenue.
Make right at 42nd Street.
Hotel is immediately on right side.

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required for incidental charges. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Cribs for infants are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

**Bookings of 5 or more rooms may have different cancellation and deposit policies as well as additional fees. You may be contacted by the hotel or this website regarding the issue after your booking is made..**

This hotel has on-site parking with a charge of USD 48 for cars and USD 53 for vans. There are no "in and out" privileges.

The cancel policy is prior to 4:00 pm EST 24 hours before arrival date to avoid a charge of one night’s room and tax to the credit card.

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 13.375 % Tax is not included.
Service charge is included.
USD 3.50 city/tourist tax per room per night is not included.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

Meal Plan: Breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.

Parking: Private parking is possible on site and costs USD 48.00 per day.

Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.