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Hotel Information: This handsome brick hotel was built in the 1950s as an apartment building, and staying here is like visiting the home of an affluent Upper East Side aunt. With white-gloved elevator attendants, phone messages delivered by staff, and a lobby that exudes European refinement, it attracts sophisticated international travelers—often repeat visitors—who appreciate the superb location and traditional, residential-style ambience.
Amenity highlights: This New York hotel is on upper Madison Avenue, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping districts. Dozens of designer boutiques offer covet-worthy clothing, jewelry, and linens. On the building's street level, stores include Christofle, esteemed for silverware and crystal, and Aaron Basha, famed for enamel-and-gemstone baby-shoe pendants, exquisitely crafted in Italy. Givenchy, Chanel, Valentino, Hermès, Armani, and Ungaro are just a few of the couturier shops lining Madison Avenue and within 10 blocks of the hotel.
Insider tip: Two stately giraffe statues flank the entrance to Clyde's, a boutique pharmacy popular with Upper East Siders. Located at Madison and East 74th Street, Clyde's features a fantastic array of beauty products, including hard-to-find European lines. The store's private-label Pink Grapefruit bath and body products make great gifts, and the giraffe-motif shopping bags are a delightful bonus.
Rooms
This 17-story Helmsley Carlton House Hotel on the Upper East Side has 161 extra-spacious suites and apartments. Accommodations are on floors 3 to 16. Suites are individually decorated in French country, American Colonial, Chinoiserie, and other traditional styles. All have separate sitting areas, antique reproductions, chandeliers, mahogany-finish furniture, and compact kitchens with stove, oven, sink, full-sized refrigerator, cookware, and dishes. Bedrooms feature matching draperies, bedspreads, and upholstered headboards. Floors are wood with Oriental rugs, or fully carpeted. Closets offer abundant space.
Bathrobes and video-game consoles are provided upon request. Newspaper delivery is available for a fee.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Internet access - surcharge
- Kitchen
- Microwave (on request)
- Refrigerator
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service
- Massage - available in room
- Sewing kit
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
A 24-hour fitness room on the hotel’s lower level is equipped with cardio equipment, free weights, TV, and a locker room. Personal training is available for a fee from Radu, Cindy Crawford’s trainer, or a member of his staff; reservations are required.
New York's Central Park, 1 block from the Helmsley Carlton House, encompasses 843 acres of meadows, woodlands, ravines, gardens, paths, and lakes in an emerald setting. Popular walking and running routes include Central Park Drive (closed to traffic during scheduled hours) and the path around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. The Loeb Boathouse, on a picturesque lake, offers rowboat and bicycle rentals, along with gondola rides. The Wollman Rink has ice-skating in the winter.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Ice skating nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
The Helmsley's lobby is richly appointed with Oriental rugs, wingback chairs, gilt-framed landscapes, and crystal chandeliers. One floor below, a fitness room features personal training for a fee by Radu, Cindy Crawford’s trainer, or one of his staff. The pleasures of Central Park are 1 block away. Complimentary short-term parking is available for people visiting guests. A 24-hour business center includes high-speed Internet access (surcharge).
Ground transportation:
Private cars and shuttle vans of varying prices are available. They can be selected during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of floors: 17
- Parking (valet) $43-$53 Per 24 Hours
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Concierge desk
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Elevator/lift attendant
- Event catering
- Fitness equipment
- Hair salon
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 161
- Parking (surcharge)
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Tour assistance
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
Although the Helmsley does not have its own restaurant, room service is offered during regular meal times. Delivery service from nearby restaurants is also available. Numerous dining options—among Manhattan’s best—are within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Daniel
Café Boulud
Café Nosidam
Le Pain Quotidien
Aureole
Serafina
Address
680 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10021
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
Area:
Central Park, New York, United States of America
